Tag Archives: U.S. Senate

Melissa Clouthier: P.J. O’Rourke- ‘Don’t Vote, it Just Encourages The Bastards’

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  In the piece I wrote about P.J. O’Rourke yesterday there was a piece that I left out, that I sort of wish that I put in. But hey, today’s a new day and I’ll be able to … Continue reading →

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Brookings Institution: Thomas Mann: The New Normal in Politics: Response to Gridlock & Gloom

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Erik Schneider

Source:Brookings Institution I don’t feel any sympathy for anyone for Americans who claim to hate the dysfunction in Washington, especially in Congress, but at the same time vote for people who are responsible for that dysfunction. Its like hearing from … Continue reading →

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Patrick J. Buchanan: Rogue President

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  You know what the difference is between President Obama giving amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants in America and giving President George W. Bush giving amnesty to illegal immigrants in 2006 and President Ronald Reagan giving amnesty … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Erik Schneider

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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Politico: Dylan Byers: Chuck Todd: ‘Senate Democrats May Overthrow Harry Reid’

Posted on November 6, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  First of all, I hope that Senate Democrats will overthrow Harry Reid as their leader which will be the Senate Minority Leader in the next Congress and I’ll explain why. If there are two faces that are … Continue reading →

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Reason Magazine: Nick Gillespie Interviews Arvin Vohra: Are Libertarians Spoiling the Midterm Elections?:

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  At some point Libertarians if they want to be a real political movement in America that can compete and win elections and come to power, get elected to state legislatures and governorships and win a big number … Continue reading →

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FOX News: President Barack Obama’s Post Mid-Terms Press Conference

Posted on November 5, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  I believe President Obama did what he needed to do in this conference. Which was to graduate incoming Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans for winning back the Senate for the first time since 2004. And … Continue reading →

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Patrick J. Buchanan: Against Barack Obama, But For What?

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  Pat Buchanan with I believe the question of the day. Against Obama, but for what? Republicans are obviously against President Barack Obama and fire is hot, in case you need any other obvious facts. But what are … Continue reading →

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Crooks & Liars: Heather Digby: Sunday’s Theme Of The Week: Both Sides!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by kireschneider

Source:The New Democrat  You want to know why a lot of Americans and if I had to guess hate politics and politicians and why our voter turnout is so low at least compared with the rest of the developed world, … Continue reading →

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Politico Magazine: Larry Sabato: How Goldwater Changed Campaign Forever

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Rik Schneider

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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