Tag Archives: Center Right

The Democratic Strategist: William Galston on Non-Populist Liberalism

Source:The Democratic Strategist Populism tends to get mixed in with either how should I call it, how about the hard Left and hard Right. The most loyal followers of the Left and Right in the Democratic Party and Republican Party. … Continue reading

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C-SPAN: P,J. O’Rourke – Roasting President Bill Clinton

Source:The New Democrat  Well P.J. O’Rourke once again giving me plenty of material to work with. Only this time there isn’t a damn thing that I agree with on, somewhat disappointed about that, because I do see him as an … Continue reading

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Late Night With Conan O’Brien: P.J. O’Rourke Interview (1998)

Source:Late Night With Conan O’Brien– Political humorist and comedian P.J. O’Rourke, being interviewed by Conan O’Brien in 1998. Source:The New Democrat “PJ O’Rourke interview. September 25th, 1998. From Lalarikyu Imagine trying to live in America and then trying to following American … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Brian Beutler: ‘Six Reasons I’m Thankful for a Republican Congress’

Source:The New Republic– Speaker of the House John Boehner (Republican, Ohio) and incoming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Republican, Kentucky) the two Republican leaders of Congress. Source:The New Democrat  “I generally don’t go in for sentimental holiday rituals like announcing … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Robert Costa: Presidential Run Not Off the Table For Paul Ryan

Source:The New Democrat  I wouldn’t bet anything that Representative Paul Ryan will run for president in 2016. I actually might be leaning in the other direction, because I don’t believe he wants the job at least not now. And besides … Continue reading

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Real Time With Bill Maher: ‘Be More Cynical On Religion’

. Source:The Daily Press Being cynical is probably a conservative boring way to live your life. Where you’ll end up taking less risks and you’re not putting your heart on the line very often. Not trying to sound gushy, but … Continue reading

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Movie Clips: Primary Colors (1998)

. Source:The Daily Press I saw the movie Primary Colors in the spring of 1998. Doesn’t seem that long ago, but that’s a different story with a long time friend of mine from high school who’ll go nameless. And we … Continue reading

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Politico Magazine: Larry Sabato: How Goldwater Changed Campaign Forever

Source:The New Democrat  Not many if any Republicans including Senator Barry Goldwater expected Goldwater to win the 1964 presidential election by defeating President Lyndon Johnson and for Congressional Republicans to do anything in Congress. They were expecting big defeats as … Continue reading

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New Republic: John B. Judis: Democrats Hope Battleground Texas Can Turn the State Blue

Source:The New Democrat  Do I think Wendy Davis will be elected Governor of Texas next Tuesday or anytime soon? Of course not because I haven’t seen any polls that show that race between her and Greg Abbot is even within … Continue reading

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Prem Panicker: The West Wing: Why is Liberal a Bad Word?

. Source:The New Democrat  Matthew Santos played by Jimmy Smits, a great actor, doing a solid job of defending liberalism against Arnold Vinick played by the great actor and comedian Alan Alda. This of course was part of the last … Continue reading

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