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How to stand up to Republicans: lessons from Truman and Eagleton

November 29, 2011 Arthur Lieber Campaigns, History, Missouri region, Obama, Politics, Voting/Elections One comment

Eight years after former President Harry Truman died in 1972, Missouri Senator Thomas Eagleton was involved in a tough re-election campaign. His opponent was

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Harry Truman figured out Republicans a long time ago

November 21, 2011 Arthur Lieber History, Missouri region, Politics, Voting/Elections 2 comments

In 1948, President Harry S Truman summed up his view of the Republican Party this way: … I have studied the Republican Party for

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Obama's feelings on gay marriage are evolving

Same-sex marriage: the case for “evolving feelings”

January 3, 2011 Arthur Lieber Civil Rights, Good government, History, Obama 2 comments

At a press conference shortly after signing the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, President Barack Obama was asked about his feelings on gay

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