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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Corporate Oligarchy Trumps the Public Option, and More
Thom Hartmann talks the supreme court's recent decision (or lack thereof), European austerity, Fast and Furious documents scandal, and more.
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The President’s Never-Ending Campaign for Cash
Aversion to the whole of idea of super PACs from many Democrats and the left diminished a willingness to give large sums to the Obama re-election effort. But that …
How to Own an Election
In this Bill Moyers Essay, Bill calls out some of the biggest political and super PAC donors, revealing how easy it is for the wealthy one percent to sway …
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Obama vs. Romney: The Framing Matchup, Round One
As of their kickoff speeches in Ohio, Romney and Obama have both chosen economics as their major campaign theme.
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Muslim Brotherhood Candidate Declares Victory in Egypt
Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi claimed a narrow victory early Monday in Egyptu2019s first free presidential election.
Campaign Cash: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Super PACs are available for every kind of race - presidential, congressional or statewide. But there are other ways you can help buy an election.
Seven More States May Legalize Medical Marijuana in 2012
Support for full marijuana legalization is at an all-time high of 50%.
Progressives Love Elizabeth Warren – Will Massachusetts Voters?
Before Occupy was a gleam in an activist's eye, Elizabeth Warren began her relentless crusade against the widening income inequality gap. Will that translate into votes?
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Republicans Poised to Hold House, Maybe Win Senate
The outlook is driven by local factors rather any kind of wave for or against either major political party
Election Countdown 2012: Florida Voters File Lawsuit to Stop New Attempt to Purge Voter Rolls, and more
Today's election countdown news comes from Florida and Iowa.