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Sen. George McGovern on the Presidency From Lincoln to Obama
Sen. George McGovern on the Presidency From Lincoln to Obama
George McGovern has been a witness to history, as both a scholar and the first senator to oppose the Vietnam War. At a recent Truthdig event, he shared his insight into past and current events, from Lincoln’s greatest accomplishment to the war in Afghanistan. READ THE ...
Democrats feeling angst over 2010
thehill.com — Vulnerable Democrats want their leaders to skip the party’s controversial agenda to help save their seats in Congress. Read more... (more) Democrats feeling angst over 2010
Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) - AR Poll
Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) - AR Poll
boldprogressives.org — ARKANSAS POLL SHOWS BLANCHE LINCOLN'S POLITICAL SURVIVAL DEPENDS ON SUPPORT FOR THE PUBLIC OPTION The Research 2000 Arkansas Poll was conducted for the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America from Oct. 27 - Oct. 28, 2009. 600 ... (more) Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) - AR Poll
Sen. Blanche Lincoln Meeting With Obama
Sen. Blanche Lincoln Meeting With Obama
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — The White House says President Obama will meet privately with Sen. Blanche Lincoln Tuesday night. Obama and Lincoln (D-AR) will huddle in the Oval Office at 5:15, less than two hours before polls close in the critical elections in New Jersey, New ... (more) Sen. Blanche Lincoln Meeting With Obama
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Sen. George McGovern on the Presidency From Lincoln to Obama
The Hollywood Liberal — ... a scholar and the first senator to oppose the Vietnam War. At a recent Truthdig event, he shared his insight into past and current events, from Lincoln’s greatest accomplishment to the war in Afghanistan. READ THE WHOLE ITEM George McGovern has been a witness to history, as both a scholar and the first senator to oppose the Vietnam War. At a recent Truthdig event, he shared his insight into past and current events, from Lincoln’s greatest accomplishment to the war in Afghanistan. READ THE WHOLE ITEM Related Entries ...

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