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- December 23rd, 2009
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THE POLITICAL CHRISTMAS SONG: FULL VIDEO
The Common Progressive would like to wish you, your family and friends, a happy holiday. Thank you for reading and taking part in this blog during the last year and I hope that you will continue to r…
- December 21st, 2009
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WILL HEALTH BILL BE THE BEST HOPE FOR DEMOCRATS IN 2010?
Democrats seem to pinning their 2010 election hopes on the health care reform bill and its passage. But will that be enough? With falling poll numbers and an increasingly unpopular President, will a…
- December 20th, 2009
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FELLOW DEMOCRAT FEINGOLD BLAMES OBAMA FOR LOSS OF PUBLIC OPTION
Blame is being placed on many people for the loss of a public option in the current health care bill before Congress. Now, President Obama's own party members are the first to go on the attack, placi…
- December 15th, 2009
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DEAL IN COPENHAGEN WOULD ATTEMPT TO SAVE FORESTS
A new deal coming out of the environmental talks in Copenhagen would move to compensate countries for preserving important forests. Other natural landscapes like peat soils, swamps and fields would al…
- December 14th, 2009
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80 PERCENT OF DEMS WANT LIEBERMAN PUNISHED
A new poll concludes that 81% of Democrats would like to see Senator Joe Lieberman stripped of his valued chairmanship position as punishment for threatening to block health care reform. Lieberman ha…
- December 13th, 2009
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ANNISE PARKER MOVING CLOSER TO BECOMING HOUSTON\'S FIRST GAY MAYOR
Openly gay Houston City Controller Annise Parker is pulling ahead in the polls for the mayoral race. Houston is the nation's fourth largest city and this would make it the largest city in the country…
- December 11th, 2009
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JENNY SANFORD FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM GOVERNOR HUSBAND
Jenny Sanford is filing for a divorce from her husband, Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina. Jenny Sanford however didn't announce her plans to file for divorce until her book deal was in place a…
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HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN?
Courtesy of : DailyKosSo the House passed a $1.1 trillion budget, with $3.9 billion in earmarks identified. That's what, a third of one percent? But rather than defend or attack earmarks (they can cer…
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TEA PARTY MOVEMENT SUFFERING FROM INFIGHTING AND DIVISION
The Tea Party movement has received a great deal of media attention in recent months, however we are finding out that this supposed grassroots movement is anything but. You see, the Tea Party protest…
- December 9th, 2009
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SCOTUS JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR MAKES HER JUDICIAL DEBUT
Justice Sonia Sotomayor made here judicial debut this week. It didn't take long for the newly minted justice to spar with conservative colleague Clarence Thomas over a decision. Although the court v…
- December 8th, 2009
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DEMOCRATS DROPPING THE PUBLIC OPTION
After all of the political wrangling of the last year, Democrats are said to have negotiated the removal of the public-option in health care reform legislation. This means that there will be no gover…
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WILL WE BE ABLE TO SPEND OUR WAY OUT OF THIS RECESSION?
With mounting budget deficits and an economy that continues to lag, President Obama is saying that we must continue to spend our way back to prosperity. However, many are questioning that notion, eve…
- December 7th, 2009
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PLAYING TO WIN
Written By: Jed Lewison Courtesy of: DailyKOSTwo weeks ago, we started tracking voter intensity in our weekly poll, asking people how likely they were to vote in the 2010 congressional elections. The…
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- December 6th, 2009
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SARAH PALIN\'S ASIAN PREJUDICE
For those of you who know much about Sarah Palin's past, you may know that she attended school in Hawaii for one semester. Why the short stay? Reportedly, Palin felt there were too many Asians in Ha…
- December 5th, 2009
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SARAH PALIN REHASHES \'BIRTHER\' CONTROVERSY
Sarah Palin, in her quest for attention, is kicking up more dust with the 'birther' controversy. Palin said this week that she feels that questioning President Obama's citizenship is "fair" and makes…
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CHARLIE CRIST AND THE PHONE SEX HOTLINE
Florida Governor Charlie Crist recently directed his callers to a phone sex hotline recently. The unfortunate turn of events for the Governor were obviously a mistake and the script used for the reco…
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SENATOR BAUCUS NOMINATES HIS GIRLFRIEND FOR U.S. ATTORNEY
Senator Max Baucus is facing accusations that he was romantically involved with the woman who he had nominated for a US attorneys position. Baucus, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is said t…
- December 2nd, 2009
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THE SALAHI PARTY CRASHER DRAMA CONTINUES TO DEVELOP
Much has been made of Tareq and Michaele Salahi and their party crashing at last weeks White House state dinner. They appeared on the Today Show this week in defense of their actions, but they won't…
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THE SALAHI PARTY CRASHER DRAMA CONTINUES TO DEVELOP
Much has been made of Tareq and Michaele Salahi and their party crashing at last weeks White House state dinner. They appeared on the Today Show this week in defense of their actions, but they won't…
- December 1st, 2009
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PRESIDENT OBAMA SENDS 30,000 NEW TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN
In his address to the nation tonight, President Obama announced to the American people his intention to conduct a surge style military operation in Afghanistan. An increase in more than 30,000 troops…
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PRESIDENT OBAMA SENDS 30,000 NEW TROOPS TO AFGHANISTAN
In his address to the nation tonight, President Obama announced to the American people his intention to conduct a surge style military operation in Afghanistan. An increase in more than 30,000 troops…
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REPUBLICAN MIKE HUCKABEE HAS SOME EXPLAINING TO DO
Republican Mike Huckabee is often talked about as a potential candidate for Republicans in the upcoming 2012 race for the presidency. Those hopes may be derailed by the murder of 4 police officers th…
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REPUBLICAN MIKE HUCKABEE HAS SOME EXPLAINING TO DO
Republican Mike Huckabee is often talked about as a potential candidate for Republicans in the upcoming 2012 race for the presidency. Those hopes may be derailed by the murder of 4 police officers th…
- November 29th, 2009
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DO DEMOCRATS HAVE ANOTHER SCANDAL BREWING IN 2010?
Facing what may turn out to be a tough election cycle in 2010, Democrats may have one scandal brewing that hasn't quite grabbed the attention of the mainstream media or the public. The scandal involv…
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DO DEMOCRATS HAVE ANOTHER SCANDAL BREWING IN 2010?
Facing what may turn out to be a tough election cycle in 2010, Democrats may have one scandal brewing that hasn't quite grabbed the attention of the mainstream media or the public. The scandal involv…
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WHITE HOUSE PARTY CRASHERS DEMAND 6 FIGURES FOR INTERVIEW
Michaele and Tareq Salahi, the now infamous White House party crashers, are asking for six figures for a television interview. The wealthy Virginia couple have decided to capitalize as quickly as pos…
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WHITE HOUSE PARTY CRASHERS DEMAND 6 FIGURES FOR INTERVIEW
Michaele and Tareq Salahi, the now infamous White House party crashers, are asking for six figures for a television interview. The wealthy Virginia couple have decided to capitalize as quickly as pos…
- November 28th, 2009
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MILITARY DIVORCE RATES CONTINUE TO CLIMB
As we see America going into it's ninth year of war, we can see the effects that this is having on American military families. Divorces within military families are on the rise, even in the face of m…
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MILITARY DIVORCE RATES CONTINUE TO CLIMB
As we see America going into it's ninth year of war, we can see the effects that this is having on American military families. Divorces within military families are on the rise, even in the face of m…
- November 27th, 2009
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HOW WILL OBAMA SELL A TROOP INCREASE FOR AN UNPOPULAR WAR?
How does President Obama intend to sell a troop increase to his anti-war liberal base? Obama's upcoming speech to the nation on Tuesday should provide us with at least a partial answer to that questi…
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HOW WILL OBAMA SELL A TROOP INCREASE FOR AN UNPOPULAR WAR?
How does President Obama intend to sell a troop increase to his anti-war liberal base? Obama's upcoming speech to the nation on Tuesday should provide us with at least a partial answer to that questi…
- November 25th, 2009
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TROOPERGATE OPENS BACK UP FOR SARAH PALIN
You guys remember 'Troopergate' from the 2008 presidential campaign don't you? Sarah Palin's little scandal involving an Alaskan state trooper with whom she was related by marriage. Well the trooper…
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TROOPERGATE OPENS BACK UP FOR SARAH PALIN
You guys remember 'Troopergate' from the 2008 presidential campaign don't you? Sarah Palin's little scandal involving an Alaskan state trooper with whom she was related by marriage. Well the trooper…
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WHITE HOUSE STATE DINNER CRASHED BY AN ODD COUPLE
Tuesday's state dinner at the White House had some unexpected guests it turns out. Michaele and Tareq Salahi, an overly pretentious Virginia couple, showed up at the event uninvited. It wasn't until…
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WHITE HOUSE STATE DINNER CRASHED BY AN ODD COUPLE
Tuesday's state dinner at the White House had some unexpected guests it turns out. Michaele and Tareq Salahi, an overly pretentious Virginia couple, showed up at the event uninvited. It wasn't until…
- November 24th, 2009
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S.C. LEGISLATORS BEGIN SANFORD IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS
Legislators in South Carolina are finally moving forward with impeachment proceedings against Governor Mark Sanford. From travel to campaign finance to foreign lovers, Sanford is facing a laundry lis…
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S.C. LEGISLATORS BEGIN SANFORD IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS
Legislators in South Carolina are finally moving forward with impeachment proceedings against Governor Mark Sanford. From travel to campaign finance to foreign lovers, Sanford is facing a laundry lis…
- November 23rd, 2009
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SENATOR LIEBERMAN SUFFERS AMNESIA
Written By: Jason GallimoreSenator Joe Lieberman is suffering from an apparent bout of amnesia lately. Amnesia regarding the public option that is. On last Sunday's Meet the Press interview, Lieberm…
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SENATOR LIEBERMAN SUFFERS AMNESIA
Written By: Jason GallimoreSenator Joe Lieberman is suffering from an apparent bout of amnesia lately. Amnesia regarding the public option that is. On last Sunday's Meet the Press interview, Lieberm…
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NEW SURVEY SHOWS DEMOCRATS IN DANGER IF HEALTH CARE FAILS
A new poll shows that Democrats may not fare well if they are not able to pass some sort of health reform legislation. The survey from Public Policy polling shows that the predominant risk for Democr…
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NEW SURVEY SHOWS DEMOCRATS IN DANGER IF HEALTH CARE FAILS
A new poll shows that Democrats may not fare well if they are not able to pass some sort of health reform legislation. The survey from Public Policy polling shows that the predominant risk for Democr…
- November 21st, 2009
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HEALTH REFORM MOVES FORWARD IN THE SENATE
Photo-AP- Jose Luis MaganaHealth care reform legislation is finally moving forward in the US Senate. Democrats voted unanimously to move forward with the bill, giving them a much needed 60 vote filib…
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HEALTH REFORM MOVES FORWARD IN THE SENATE
Photo-AP- Jose Luis MaganaHealth care reform legislation is finally moving forward in the US Senate. Democrats voted unanimously to move forward with the bill, giving them a much needed 60 vote filib…
- November 20th, 2009
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WILL REPUBLICANS GAIN MORE GOVERNORSHIPS IN 2010?
As the Democratically controlled Congress and White House struggle to keep their footing, many Republicans are seeing the upcoming election cycles as a key time to regain seats they had previously los…
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WILL REPUBLICANS GAIN MORE GOVERNORSHIPS IN 2010?
As the Democratically controlled Congress and White House struggle to keep their footing, many Republicans are seeing the upcoming election cycles as a key time to regain seats they had previously los…
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FOXS NEWS AIRS MISLEADING VIDEO AGAIN
Fox News is stirring up controversy for the second time in as many weeks by airing misleading video footage in its reports. Not that we should be surprised. Fox routinely bends the truth, especially…
