sfgate.com - 11/6/2008
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It is "not a mandate for any political party or any ideology," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., "but a mandate to get over those things that divide us and focus on getting things done." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, warned that Obama comes to office with "more ...
krugman.blogs.nytimes.com - 11/5/2008
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krugman.blogs.nytimes.com —
A magnificent victory for Barack Obama. And bear
in mind that the campaign, in its final stages,...
was really about different philosophies of governing. This wasn't like the 2004 campaign, which was essentially fought over fake issues - Bush running on ...
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Mandate
politico.com - 11/5/2008
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politico.com —
Asked if Tuesday’s election results give his party
a mandate, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid just told...
Politico: ““This is a mandate to get along, to get something done in a bipartisan way. This is not a mandate for a political ...
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Reid: 'This is not a mandate for a political party'
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Basking In The Obamaglow
Jules Crittenden —
[image] « Infidel Blogger Awards Basking In The Obamaglow This is probably just another stage of depression or mourning or whatever, but I was already feeling it yesterday when I encountered a friend of mine who voiced it. It felt really good. It was that President Obama feeling … My buddy’s a Midwesterner, grew up doing many irresponsible things with guns, was a Marine, now lives in Boston, has supported Bush and mongered war lo these many years.“I’m feeling great,” he said yesterday about living in Omerica . “It’s like a big weight lifted off my shoulders. Now I don’t have to listen to those people bitching anymore. Hey, you wanted it, you got it, ...
David Sirota: The Mandate Manipulation Machine Enters Stage Right
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
... A day later, Dean told reporters, "I don't think it's a mandate for the New Deal." Awesome - what a way to project inspiring strength and confidence. ...
The Mandate Manipulation Machine Enters Stage Right
Open Left - Front Page —
... A day later, Dean told reporters, "I don't think it's a mandate for the New Deal." Awesome - what a way to project inspiring strength and confidence. ...
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