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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
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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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“America Held Hostage” by GOP myth
Source, BillMoyers.com: America Held Hostage A fine, clear article by Neal Gabler on the hows, whys and wherefores of the GOP’s control of our country, despite the indubitable fact that a great majority of us do not agree. His opening … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, voting rights
Tagged BillMoyers.com, Democratic Party, GOP myths, GOP propaganda, majority voting rights, Neal Gabler, political parties, political party identification, Republican Party, voting rights
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