Progressive Politics from Memphis
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That Looks Ex-Spence-ive
Yesterday, while doing some errands and my regular running around I noticed a lot of billboards for Robert Spence (D candidate TNS-30). When I say a lot, I mean at least 12, (Clear Channel calls them 30 sheet) billboards and six or so MATA kiosk ads just drivng around Midtown and in the Getwell/Park area.…
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Skinny Huckabee Scares the Crap out of Me
Just finished watching Skinny Huckabee (former AR_GOV) on TDS, and I gotta say, heās got the 8 min. interview down pat. Also saw him on Imus this morning (no I donāt watch that, just happened to see him on the TV) and that was a good performance too. Huckabee is stealing Edwards’ thunder. His new…
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Finding the gooey moderate centerā¦
Part of President Bushās plan to ignore the ISG and the will of the American people involves crafting a political arrangement with the āmoderate centerā parties in Iraq. As promised in my previous post from this morning, here is a look at the main ones. Good luck finding that moderate center.United Iraqi Alliance ā A…
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Crafting a National Message
As we look forward to the 110th Congress, and the already over-reported 2008 Presidential season, it is important that we start thinking about a national message that WE define and can get behind as a simple guiding philosophy. Some of the ācandidatesā are already moving in one direction or another with their public appearances. Obama,…
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CFR: Building North America or Breaking the Middle Class?
Ed note: I posted this earlier on DKos. This is mostly a test post to make sure that I know what the hell I’m doing for the future. Thanks! Last night at my weekly Drinking Liberally soiree, I was presented with the introduction of a policy paper authored by the Council on Foreign Relations. The…