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themoderatevoice.com - 26 days ago
Not Right-But Still Angry (Guest Voice)
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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Tuesday’s elections were a rebuke to the right wing and a warning to Democrats. They were also a timely reminder that President Obama needs to tune up his celebrated political organization and find a way to make Americans feel hopeful again. The ...
Creigh Deeds Failed To Run As A Progressive
thinkprogress.org - 26 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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blogs.reuters.com - 26 days ago
‘Permanent Democratic majority’ begins to unravel
— blogs.reuters.com — Voter revulsion at trillion-dollar deficits and impatience about unemployment is creating a toxic environment for the Obama... White House and congressional Democrats. Major legislative items like healthcare, energy and financial reform are already ... (more) ‘Permanent Democratic majority’ begins to unravel

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White House on NY-23: 'Anger Can Get You 45% of the Vote'
blogs.abcnews.com - 26 days ago
White House on NY-23: 'Anger Can Get You 45% of the Vote'
— blogs.abcnews.com — Jake Tapper and Sunlen Miller report: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs today said that Republican gubernatorial... victories in Virginia and New Jersey do not portend anything for President Obama, but the dynamics and the Democratic candidate's ... (more) White House on NY-23: 'Anger Can Get You 45% of the Vote'

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