National Politics
How Do You Define Political Centrism?
Given the push for bipartisanship and compromise currently underway among the punditry and…
The Coming Assault on the 20th Century
The Republican success in the recent midterm election is being billed as a mandate---- but exactly…
“The Nation” Magazine on “The Perriello Way”
I couldn't agree more with this. In the wake of Perriello's loss, it's tempting to…
Frank Luntz Lies and a Recipe for Disaster
Today's Washington Post has an op-ed by Frank Luntz that is a parade of lies and distortions.…
Election Defection: Re-Alignment, Ideologues, and the Message
Democrats, especially progressives, are undergoing an agonizing re-appraisal since the recent…
The “Daou Triangle” and the Democratic “Shellacking” of 2010
First, here is how Peter Daou explains the "Triangle." Looking at the political…
Speaking of Messaging
Has anyone else noticed that the Democrats are already screwing the pooch for the 2012 elections?…
Obama – One and Done?
I'm not sure if Obama is going to get to serve another term. In fact, if things keep…
Video: President Obama’s Post-Election Press Conference
"President Obama pledges to work with a new Congress on the economy and takes questions from…
Democrats Need to Shake Things Up After This Election’s Over
Whatever the results of the mid-term election today, and most likely they won't be great for…
