thetalentshow.org - 11/6/2008
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Four years and one day ago, after George W. Bush defeated John Kerry by 2 million popular votes and 34 electoral votes, he held a press conference in which he declared :
I feel it is necessary to move an agenda that I told the American people I would move. Something refreshing about coming ...
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
powerlineblog.com - 11/5/2008
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powerlineblog.com —
Barack Obama's victory last night was no doubt
historic, and the Democrats, as expected, extended their leads
in the House and the Senate. But their victory was no landslide, despite what appeared to be overwhelming advantages. Obama won around 52 ...
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No Landslide
americanthinker.com - 11/5/2008
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americanthinker.com —
John McCain's incoherent, C- campaign did not deserve
to win the Presidency this year. On the other
hand, America doesn't deserve the punishment an Obama presidency is about to inflict upon us.
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Why McCain Lost
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Brilliant at Breakfast —
... Fran -- I love the sound of it too. The Rude Pundit: Ah, the hell with the high road. The Great Obama Reggae Conspiracy. Wow. And they say I'm a tinfoil hatter.... 5....4....3....2.... Didn't Bob Novak retire? (Rachel is awesome on this tonight.) Greg at The Talent Show: Unless you're talking about Boys' Night Out at Hooters, "mandate" is exactly what Obama got.
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