Warning: Osama/Obama smear on NPR at 6:15 am
Thu Jun 26, 2008 at 04:41:11 AM PDT
I just heard Mara Liasson's report on NPR at 6:15 central time. She had a focus group of 12 swing voters. Seven of them said they voted for Clinton, five had not. She asked them about the race.
Crashing the Pews - One Way to Move on
Sat Jun 16, 2007 at 03:53:47 PM PDT
Yes, this post will be about church, but it's not what you think. Inspired by eugene's post about what's next in the movement for progressive values, I wanted to share about the work I am doing to make the United Methodist Church a more inclusive and progressive place.
Recruiting Faithful Bloggers
Thu Oct 05, 2006 at 09:33:25 AM PDT
Like to write about Christianity and politics? We'e looking for more "Featured Writers" at
Faithful Democrats, and we need you! Featured Writers get priority placement on our front page and can post as much as they want. If you're interested, please contact me at matt AT faithfuldemocrats DOT com.
Coronation in Cook County, IL (with poll)
Tue Jul 18, 2006 at 03:25:02 PM PDT
cross posted at
Interesting and Helpful
I was at the Cook County Democratic Committee meeting today where Alderman Todd Stroger, son of County Board President John Stroger, was elected to succeed his father on the November ballot after President Stroger's stroke and withdrawl from office this spring.
There were about 80 voting members of the committee--50 ward committeemen from Chicago and 30 from the suburbs. There were also plenty of media and probably 60-80 public spectators.
The Players...
Illinois - Volunteer now!
Sun May 21, 2006 at 08:55:25 PM PDT
Elise
mentioned this earlier, but since I'm working on this campaign I wanted to let all you Kossacks and Kosbys know what's up here on the North side of Chicago. Take a look...
Kerry's 2-min answer on Iraq
Thu Sep 30, 2004 at 10:56:49 AM PDT
I couldn't sleep last night, woke up at 3:00 AM and just had to come up with the 2-minute answer for John Kerry to the debate question:
"Senator Kerry, what is your position on the war in Iraq?"
Here's what I came up with...
Time for the shadow cabinet?
Wed Sep 08, 2004 at 07:26:18 PM PDT
Problem: Cheney's "Vote or Die" speech the other day has been the Republican message all along. This is the Republican platform, until now disguised as "Bush will make us safer."
Chris Matthews was right tonight: if the Republicans can get away with actually saying what Cheney said, they will win. Toast.
Help make the case against Ashcroft
Mon Aug 02, 2004 at 10:27:34 AM PDT
Last Thursday, I had the chance to have a political disussion with a highly intelligent (lost in finals of Jeopardy Tournament of Champions) colleague from LA. In the course of our half-hour talk, he told me about how he LOATHED Hilary Clinton. I replied that I felt pretty similar about John Ashcroft, who, you know, has a bit more power as Attorney General than HRC did as first lady, and does as Senator.
His reply: What exactly, besides be extremely religious and sing poorly, has John Ashcroft done that is so wrong?
Press conference limerick
Wed Apr 14, 2004 at 02:04:59 PM PDT
Cries the press corps, "This president's loony!"
He won't answer; he just looks right through me!
He stammers, he shakes,
Says "I don't make mistakes,"
Then looks proud to pronounce
Koizumi.
Hoping to get this published on Romenesko.
Chicago Dem Meetup - 3/24
Thu Mar 25, 2004 at 07:33:28 PM PDT
Last night's meetup was even better than the
last one. Organized, energetic, productive.
Baylor U. President loses his mind
Tue Mar 02, 2004 at 12:55:05 PM PDT
Last Friday, the editorial board of Baylor University's student newspaper published an editorial supporting the city of San Fransisco and the rights of same-sex couples.
Today, they're taking the heat.
Chicago Dem Meetup - 2/18
Thu Feb 19, 2004 at 01:46:37 PM PDT
Report from Democrat Meetup, Chicago, IL
We met at the Goose Island brewery/restaurant on the North side on Clybourn St...
Red State/Blue State Dean comment
Fri Jan 23, 2004 at 03:14:43 AM PDT
I've seen it complimented in threads here, but can't find it in the Wash. Post transcript.
It's as if the last 10 minutes of the debate never happened. What exactly did Dean say?
Risks of loose command and control
Fri Jan 09, 2004 at 08:03:18 PM PDT
So, we finally see the downside of the "open source" Trippi model...
Dean Meetup has coattails (1st person account)
Thu Jan 08, 2004 at 03:58:50 PM PDT
I help to coordinate a Dean Meetup on the North side of Chicago...
Liberal guilt - a church analogy
Wed Dec 10, 2003 at 02:30:26 PM PDT
"We need a candidate who appeals to swing voters."
"God, guns and gays"
""Why do liberals hate America?"
