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Where Cynthia McKinney Stands On the Issues
on the Wilder Side | October 7th 2008 by iwilder
Iraq Asa member of Congress, opposed the war before it began, as a matter of principle,recognizing it was illegal under international law, a war of aggression that had nothing to do with defense of the nation. She has also consistently opposed the oc read more
obama hiding campaign funding, while “Arab and Islamic world ap…
Flesh & Spirit | October 3rd 2008 by Teresa Wymore
New politics? Change Washington? Ethics reform? What about full disclosure? Obama’s campaign refuses to release records for any contribution under $200, even though Massie Ritsch, a spokesman for CRP, a campaign-finance watchdog group, acknowl read more
Is Everyone For Sale?
Mirror On America | September 19th 2008
I wonder if Obama will really change Washington when I read stories like this. Both of the "reform" and "change" candidates (although McSame is as phony as can be on "change") have gotten tons of money from Fannie and Freddie lobbyists. I will be wat read more
Washington Post on McCain’s fundraising
Votejacked | September 17th 2008 by Votejacked Blog
Today’s Washington Post has a compelling story on the financing of the McCain campaign: “McCain Able to Skirt Limits of Federal Financing.” This story really conveys two important points: First, most folks think Obama has a huge c read more
Lies, Lies, Lies
The Democratic Daily Blog | September 11th 2008
There’s still more discussion today on the “lipstick on a pig” kerfluffle and how the “controversy is ginned up, a fraud, a lie.” Michael Kinsley points out on the WaPo that continuing to discuss it is “falling int read more
Deepak Chopra on Obama and the Palin Effect
Boggs Banter | September 11th 2008 by Doug Boggs
by Deepak ChopraSometimes politics has the uncanny effect of mirroring the national psyche even when nobody intended to do that. This is perfectly illustrated by the rousing effect that Gov. Sarah Palin had on the Republican convention in Minneapolis read more
John Adams on the Hofstra Partisan Presidential Debate
on the Wilder Side | September 3rd 2008 by iwilder
Debate Background Hofstra University is hosting a Presidential Debate on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. The debate is sponsored by the so-called Commission on Presidential Debates. Hofstra mistakenly calls this commission “nonpartisan” read more
Wisconsin : Big Money Democrat Central
the Daily Scoff | August 12th 2008 by J. Gravelle
MADISON, WI [ LINK : LaCrosse Tribune ] The Democrat Party has raised more money in Wisconsin that the Republican Party has. I imagine that means we’ll soon be hearing Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, champion of “Campaign Finance Reform& read more
Campaign Finance Reform Made Easy
Politidose | August 9th 2008 by Joseph Patrick
Since we are in the middle of a Presidential campaign and fundraising is still going on by both candidates, lets talk about reform: Senator Obama, after securing the Democratic nomination, informed the Democratic National Committee not to accept any read more
John Quixote and the McCainocrats
Writing True | July 28th 2008 by Just Me
Poor reasoning is hardly unusual in political arguments, but among the poorest is the ire expressed by some of Hillary Clinton’s disappointed supporters. The argument, such as it is, runs that since the media treated Senator Clinton poorly, her su read more
McCain & Obama: Should We Prohibit Them from Learning & Growing?
The Best Free Training | July 4th 2008 by Mike G
I just did a quick Google search and confirmed on my computer screen what I’ve been hearing ad nauseam on my TV and radio: There are a lot of political pundits and other media folks ranting and raving that John McCain has changed his mind on of read more
Campaign Finance: Reform or Revolution?
The Hankster | July 3rd 2008 by Nancy Hanks
submitted by Linda CurtisIndependent Texanshttp://IndyTexans.orgPO Box 14294Austin, TX 78761512-535-0989A frustrated Member of Congress once likened the attempts over the last thirty years to reform campaign financing to squeezing a balloon. You res read more
Barack Obama Forgoes Public Funding to Combat 527’s
America's Watchtower | June 23rd 2008 by steve dennis
Barack Obama became the first president since Watergate to forgo public financing, flip-flopping from his original stance. His excuse? He needs to raise much more money to combat the 527 groups that are preparing to “attack” him. ̶ read more
On Obama Not Taking Public Finance Money
Barack Oblogger | June 20th 2008 by Barack Oblogger
I'm glad Barack's not taking public finance money. Frankly, I want him to win. And I have no problem with the way Obama's financing his campaign by relying on voters such as myself. Because now... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website read more
Political Cartoons: Baby Faced McCain
Pushing the Envelope | June 19th 2008 by John Stuart
John McCain is complaining about Obama not using public money to finance his campaign......but we all know what he is really whining about... read more
Obama decides “to hell with public finance!”
Right Commentary | June 19th 2008 by Right Commentary
I realize it’s all about hope, and change, and a better tomorrow. That Mr. Obama is supposed to be a “new” type of politician. And as a new type of politician - he’s supposed to be above the “frey” - the lying, the read more
John McCain Upset With Barack Obama’s Decision To Save Taxpayer…
Gun-Toting Liberal | June 19th 2008
The Nation's First Panamanian-Born Presidential Candidate, Señor John McCain, Who Has Readily Chosen To Accept $84M (USD) Of Hard-Earned Taxpayer Dollars Is Miffed At Barry O-bomber's Decision To Spend Private Donations Instead Eighty-four million read more
Nancy Pelosi may Have Violated Campaign Finance Laws
America's Watchtower | May 21st 2008 by steve dennis
As much as I would love to use this news to bash Nancy Pelosi, I am going to use it to bash John McCain instead. I am sure I may be able to find a little time to bash Nancy Pelosi before I am done writing. Nancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich have bee read more
Election Burnout
Seeds for Sanctuary | May 12th 2008 by Dr. Susan Corso
Anyone else feeling afflicted with what my friend Paul calls TMI on the election front? I used to be an avid Chris Matthews/Keith Olbermann fan. Now I can hardly bear to watch them. I’ve had it with the mud-slinging and the gun-slinging. Let’s ha read more
Sign an e-card to Senator Warren Rudman for his work for public f…
All Things Reform | May 6th 2008 by David Weller
Just $6 from Americans for Campaign Reform is asking us to sign an e-card, to thank former Senator Warren Rudman for his work for public financing of elections. Senator Rudman has tirelessly advocated for better elections and better government. He h read more
Sign the Voters First Pledge at Public Campaign Action Fund, for…
All Things Reform | April 29th 2008 by David Weller
Public Campaign Action Fund is running a Voter Pledge drive for clean elections for federal candidates. Clean elections is another term for volunteer public financing of candidate campaigns. It can save the candidates from "dialing for dollars" every read more
McCain Accuses Obama Of Being Out Of Touch With The Poor, Then Fl…
SkipperStyle.com Omni Blog | April 27th 2008
Remember in 2004 when people were whining about how John Kerry was so ridiculously rich? Remember how there were some conservatives actually saying that George ‘n Dick were poor in comparison, and therefore, more like us? (Frankly, I wouldnR read more
NYT: Señor “Panama John” McCain Exploited McCain-Feingold Lo…
Gun-Toting Liberal | April 27th 2008
Señor John McCain's "Straight Talk Express" Flew On Señora McCain's "Budweiser Express" Private Jet At Deeply Discounted Rates When Campaign Bucks Were TIGHT... Hey, that's what the Washington D.C. brand of "conservatism" is all about these days, read more
Campaign finance reform!
Boggs Banter | April 21st 2008 by Doug Boggs
Barack Obama is leading his own campaign finance reform policy. He is doing so quietly and effectively by reaching out to the people. He has pulled in the most campaign contributions to date for the current presidential run of to the tune of about read more
Campaign finance
Musings of a Thoughtful Conservative | April 2nd 2008 by Dean Mundy
In the aftermath of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, a loud cry is once again being raised to reform the process especially for judgeship races, like theSupreme Court. I was going to write about it, but Lance Burri already did and his thoughts prett read more
"The Buying of the President 2008", a new serial report by The Ce…
All Things Reform | March 26th 2008 by David Weller
The Center for Public Integrity has released a report titled "The Buying of the President 2008". They will release a new chapter every month in five parts over the course of a week. The first month's chapter is now coming online.Every four years, t read more
Watch a slideshow video about the new Change Congress grassroots…
All Things Reform | March 23rd 2008 by David Weller
Lawrence Lessig, founder of Change Congress, has uploaded a nice slideshow video of his recent talk concerning his web site's launch. As discussed here three days ago, Change Congress aims to bring reform issues to candidates and congress and lobby read more
Tell your two US Senators to vote YES on Fair Elections
All Things Reform | March 21st 2008 by David Weller
It's now time again to contact your two US Senators and ask them to vote YES for public financing of congressional campaigns. A bill addresses this, called The Fair Elections Now Act (S.1285). Fair Elections is a major campaign finance reform issue read more
Controlling the Media
Leitmotif | March 21st 2008 by Jerry Johnson
Dr. Yaron Brooke has an excellent article–I mean a remarkably clarifying, coherent, logical, and lucid article–on Forbes.com entitled “War on Free Political Speech.“ Following Ayn Rand, Dr. Brook exhorts those who assume tha read more
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