Republican incumbent Todd Akin [D-MO] shared 30 minutes of his time with host Don Marsh and listeners of St. Louis Public Radio’s “St. Louis
Category: Campaigns
Revealed: the political party circuit
What, you weren’t invited to the Fenway Park bash for Rhode Island’s Democratic Congressman James Langevin on August 25? It must have been a
DISCLOSE Act struggles in Congress
(This post is an update on Gloria Bilchik’s April post on the Democratic response to the Citizens United Supreme Court Decision. You can read
“Democrats” vs. Democrats
There are “Democrats,” including Blue Dogs who are indistinguishable from Republicans, and then there are progressive Democrats—authentic Democrats, who are fast becoming an endangered
Don’t ask, just register everyone to vote
Before every election, an army of campaign workers, political party loyalists and community organizers grab their clipboards and pens and try to get people
$10,440 in South Carolina = $0 in Vermont
Thanks to Alvin Greene, we now know that there’s a filing fee of $10,440 to get your name on the ballot to run for
In defense of Rand Paul – somewhat
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone where, when the other person is speaking, you (a) are not really listening, and/or (b)
The perils of being a reasonable Republican
On April 30, Florida governor Charlie Crist, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, changed his political affiliation from Republican to Independent. This move is
Proposed bill calls for CEOs to appear in campaign ads
“I’m [corporate CEO’s name here], and I approve this ad.” That’s a line that could become a new campaign-ad mantra, if Congress passes the
Empathy for Tea Partiers
When I watch Tea Partiers’ faces twisted in anger, and hear their blatantly racist remarks and threats of violence, I have to admit, empathy