In recent days, there have been national and local indications that individual office-holders and candidates are truly advancing a progressive agenda. This is most
Category: Campaigns
Asking candidates about their religious beliefs: fair game
Some candidates—like Michelle Bachmann—boast that God told them to run for office. Others—like Rick Perry—unashamedly use religious doctrines as political talking points. But when
Mike Huckabee robo calling–again
For the second time in three days, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has robo-called me. Here’s a summary of what he said, with quotes
A campaign finance choice for Obama: People or Wall St.?
How would you like to supplant Goldman Sachs as a major contributor to Barack Obama? How would you like to help America better see
Old-school organizing: Vermont healthcare campaign’s “secret” weapon
How did Vermont manage to approve universal healthcare, when its governor initially gave it a zero-percent chance of passing? The driving force was old-school
Term limits with a twist: Attrition of unneeded elected offices
Can you name the starting lineup of your favorite sports team? Most people can’t. Studies indicate that most people can remember 7 things plus
Iowa caucuses: A reform opportunity for Obama
The first contest for delegates to our national political conventions is the Iowa caucus. In 2012, it will be on Monday, February 6. Iowa
Super-spenders transform election of judges
Illinois and other states are bracing for the coming campaign season, with the costs of running for office and associated contributions threatening to hit
The other side of the Newt coin
Newt Gingrich has been the subject of well-deserved criticism as he attempts to be the “outside-insider” candidate to win the Republican presidential nomination. Because
Obama and Romney woo Wall Street donors
According to a recent article in the New York Times, a few weeks before announcing his re-election campaign, President Obama invited two dozen Wall