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What will follow Trump?
I’ve watched both Democratic Party debates and have loved them. Seems to me that was, almost without exception, a group of excellent people: smart, experienced in government, passionate about the issues and values — most of which were generally agreed … Continue reading
Posted in Koch Bros Final Solution to Democracy, Politics, The Facts of Life, The filthy rich, Trumpism, War on women
Tagged Bush, Carter, Clinton, Democratic Party debates, Ford, Koch Bros, money in politics, Nixon, Obama, Reagan, Supreme Court, the American presidency, Thomas Spear, Trump
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Open mic night on the hustings
Jon Rauch, a very smart guy and really good writer, has — with his co-writer, Raymond J. La Raja — an important op in the Times today, “Politics Shouldn’t Be Like Open Mic Night.” Everyone should read it, especially political … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged amateurism in politics, Citizens United, cult of amateurism in politics, John Roberts, Jonathan Rauch, money in politics, Oprah Winfrey, political parties, professional politicians, Raymond J. La Raja, recruiting and vetting political candidates, role of political parties in elections, superdelegates
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If you care about our electoral politics, you must get Daily Kos Elections
Every day when I read Daily Kos Elections–which I get in my email inbox–I think, “I MUST tell everybody to sign up for it.” It’s free. When you get it via email it comes in a straightforward easy-to-read column format. … Continue reading
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Tagged Citizens United, Daily Kos, Daily Kos Elections, electoral candidates, electoral politics, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton Wall Street speeches, Koch Bros final solution to democracy, Michael Grimm, money in politics
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