Tag Archives: Progressive Democrats

The New Republic: The Long March to Medicare

Source:The New Republic The fiftieth anniversary of the most successful government health insurance program in the country, if not the most successful health insurance program period. No other health insurer has provided more health insurance to more Americans than Medicare. … Continue reading

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ABC News: Good Morning America- Hillary Clinton (1998)

“First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton gives an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America”, facing tough personal questions. January 28, 1998. (A day after the famous “Today show” interview)” From Caleb Rojas Castillo Lisa McRee, hosting ABC’s Good Morning America. Gee, there’s … Continue reading

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The Week: Peter Weber: How The Democrats Became The New Party of Liberty

“In the U.S., liberty is a cherished ideal dating back to at least the Boston Tea Party, and both major parties have tried to claim its mantle. But the Republican Party has been more successful at it in recent decades, … Continue reading

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C-SPAN: ‘President Obama Delivers Eulogy at Charleston Shooting Funeral of Clementa Pinckney’

Source:CSPAN– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) speaking at the eulogy in South Carolina. “President Obama delivers a eulogy for state Senator Clementa Pinckney, who was one of nine victims in the June 17, 2015, shooting at Emanuel African Methodist … Continue reading

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On The Economy:Jared Bernstein: The Supreme Court and ObamaCare: Somehow Commonsense Prevailed

On The Economy Jared Bernstein, progressive economist from Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, has a very good pice about the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act today. He talks about Chief Justice John Roberts and why … Continue reading

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Huffington Post: David Woolner: ‘Seeking The Four Freedoms is as Important Today as it Was 74 Years Ago’

Source:The Huffington Post– in Chicago, Illinois, to cover Hillary Clinton’s presidential announcement. “Hillary Clinton’s decision to hold the first major public rally of her campaign at Four Freedoms Park in New York City reminds us not only of the many … Continue reading

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Grit-TV: Russ Feingold- Politics For The People

Source:Grit-TV This interview was taped in late 2010, when then Senator Russ Feingold, was literally battling for his Senate career and perhaps political career as well. So that is a little disappointing for me, because I would’ve liked of seen … Continue reading

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The Beacon: Randall Holcombe: ‘Progressivism: Rhetoric Versus Reality’

Source:The Independent Institute– The Economist, which is a center-right, liberal publication in Britain, with a look at progressivism. “Contemporary supporters of an expanded role for government are increasingly moving away from calling themselves liberals and toward referring to themselves Progressives, … Continue reading

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PBS NewsHour: David Brooks & Marcus Ruth: ‘On Recording The Police, Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Launch’

Source:PBS– New York Times columnist & PBS NewsHour political analyst David Brooks. “New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including whether cops should wear body cameras in … Continue reading

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David Weigel: ‘Martin O’Malley in Iowa’

Source:David Weigel– former Governor Martin O’Malley (Democrat, Maryland) in Iowa. “Martin O’Malley in Iowa. Press scrum in Concord, NH.” From David Weigel I don’t think there will ever be another John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton or Barack Obama. These are great … Continue reading

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