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How Did We Get Here? Reflections on the 2014 Midterms
Democrats are paying heavily for their political failures - and for ditching the working stiff.
George Lakoff: In Politics, Progressives Need to Frame Their Values
Progressives must express respect and true values to appeal to voters, says author George Lakoff.
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Senate Narrowly Rejects Keystone XL Amidst Protests by Climate Activists
The Keystone XL pipeline is a political football in Washington, but activists say it would make a devastating contribution to climate change.
Democrats’ “National” Silence Was Deafening
We have never seen an election where there were no 1, 2, or 3-minute national network ads blanketing the country the night before the election or in the weeks …
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William Rivers Pitt | Who Needs Republicans?
The Democrats appear determined to deliver the GOP a gift basket filled with everything on their wish list.
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What to Make of the Elections – and What We Should Do Next
Electorate data speaks to the necessary expansion of electoral and u201cstreet heatu201d strategies that prioritize certain issues.
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William Rivers Pitt | Reaping the Whirlwind, Again
What did they stand for, the defeated Democrats? No one knows, and now they're gone.
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George Lakoff | Democratic Strategies Lost Big. Here’s an Alternative
It's time to shine a light on the strategies used by Democrats.
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Democrats Duped by the Caucus Room Conspiracy
The Caucus Room conspiracy may have worked this time, but let's make sure it doesn't happen again.
Will Democrats Be Able to Talk Seriously About the Economy in 2016?
President Obama can rightly say that he inherited a mess from his predecessor, but at some point that does get old.