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huffingtonpost.com - 16 days ago
Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [100] -- Whigging Out
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I will explain that silly subtitle in a moment, but first we've got to delve even deeper into rampant silliness. If such silliness and unseriousness does not appeal to you, then I strongly suggest you skip down and begin reading with this week's Most Impressive Democrat Of The Week award. ...
Creigh Deeds Failed To Run As A Progressive
thinkprogress.org - 19 days ago
Creigh Deeds Failed To Run As A Progressive
— thinkprogress.org — Republican Bob McDonnell won a “ landslide ” victory over Democrat Creigh Deeds in yesterday’s gubernatorial election in Virginia, sweeping the state by a whopping 18 points . Exit polls showed Democrats had “ trouble getting their base to the ... (more) Creigh Deeds Failed To Run As A Progressive

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Embattled Reid trying to avoid Daschle's '04 fate
usatoday.com - 18 days ago
Embattled Reid trying to avoid Daschle's '04 fate
— usatoday.com — Jon Lauck, a senior adviser to Sen. John Thune , R-S.D., who beat Daschle in 2004, wrote a book about the race, Daschle vs. Thune: Anatomy of a High-Plains Senate Race . Not long after its 2007 release, Lauck got a hand-written note from Sen. Reid of ... (more) Embattled Reid trying to avoid Daschle's '04 fate

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The Hollywood Liberal — Chris Weigant: Friday Talking Points [100] — Whigging Out I will explain that silly subtitle in a moment, but first we’ve got to delve even deeper into rampant silliness. If such silliness and unseriousness… ...

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