Cindy's mom doing better?
As of 6:45 p.m. CST, Gene Ellis of the Lone Star Iconoclast reporting live from Camp Casey I and II reports that the stroke of Cindy Sheehan's mother might not be as serious as thought . . ....
View ArticleWingnut Radio hosts headed to Camp Casey
(Update) http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/sheehan/
View ArticleJoan Baez at Camp Casey tonight: Info
http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/sheehan/ From the Waco Tribune-Herald blog (which is doing a great job for a paper with a circulation of less than 50K)
View ArticleVote: Best Music to hear on the way to Crawford (poll)
Lots of folks have decided that the fence is too uncomfortable and they are headed to the Lone Star State to take on right-wing Harley riders, shotgun shooters, long lines for porta potties, inane MSM...
View ArticleWeren't there protesters in Idaho, too?
There were protesters in Idaho, perhaps the newspaper in Boise needs to be reminded of the other side of the story ---------------------------------------------- Bush steps into Idaho to a supportive...
View ArticleWhat people who really care about the troops do
http://198.65.14.85/News/2005/31-40/34news12.htm Update from today's Lone Star Iconoclast on Camp Casey activities
View ArticleVote on CNN poll
Who's most responsible for Katrina disaster? Let them know. Keep the wingnuts from blaming the state and local officials. Vote:http://www.cnn.com/
View ArticleAug. 12 Camp Casey opens in Crawford
Just a reminder that Cindy Sheehan and the Gold Star Families will be back in Crawford in August. This year's events begin August 12. President Bush has moved his vacation up, ostensibly to perhaps,...
View ArticleShould Kossacks be starstruck by drive-by pol postings? (Poll)
It's very exciting to see the name of an incumbent congressperson, senator, governor, etc. pop up in the diary posting in the right rail. As engaged and concerned citizens, we believe that dialogue...
View ArticleIf you're going to Camp Casey (plus poll)
...just a reminder that the events will run from August 6 to September 2--to enable more "quality time" with CC's famous neighbor. If you're coming please let the Gold Star Families for Peace know...
View ArticleCamp Casey begins tomorrow, how you can help (poll)
For the second August in a row, average Americans will be making a pilgrimage to Crawford, Texas to show their commitment to peace and ending the war. Let us hope that their voices get heard not only...
View ArticleFreud redux: What do men want? (Poll)
A patchwork of trends continues to evolve that shows the seismic, albeit somewhat slow, shift in the influence and "place" of women--but perhaps, more significantly the "place" of men as well. We've...
View ArticleSix to take back the Senate (poll)
Just about every credible political demographer and pollster has begun to say that the Democrats have a decent shot at picking up five seats, but it could be a stretch to pick up the needed sixth seat...
View Article10 to win/poll
Conventional wisdom here at DKos is beginning to aggregate around the idea that there are 10 senate seats that are within reach, and the Democrats could take back the Senate. Some are longer shots than...
View ArticleThe Democrats Are Offering A Better Vision: Six for '06 (poll)
In the political arena lately the commentary has gone something like this, "Yes, Bush and the GOP are corrupt, failed zealots, but, hey, at least, they have a vision. What do the Democrats have to...
View ArticleAl Gore hasn't ruled out run in '08 (poll)
Normally, I don't encourage 2008 diaries. After all, it's 50+ days until the midterms, and we'll have our hands full. (See diary that mentions WaPo story on GOP spending millions to smear challengers...
View ArticleWhat if the election were held today?
Many people have diaried about "the October Surprise" or opined, "if only the election were held today". In 30 states, it is -- and it's called no excuse absentee voting. In olden days, one had to have...
View ArticleWal-Mart Adviser Linked to "Call Me" Harold Ford ad
Yesterday and today's NY Times have pieces on a Wal-Mart consultant who has now been fired because he was working for the group that made the controversial "Harold Call Me" TV spot in the TN-Senate...
View ArticleEarly winners: We all are, with record early voting
Here in the Tarheel state of North Carolina, lines for early voting continued throughout last night, and it appears to be a record off-year election for early voting. From what I can gather piecemeal,...
View ArticleBlack Friday, not really
Don't get me wrong. I love the holidays. Being from the South and a recovering Baptist, I'll even say the word, "Christmas".But, this year, with a lot of friends and family being stretched by debt and...
View ArticleManual recount underway in NC-8: Kissell's race
The manual recount is underway in the NC-8, Larry Kissell, Robin Hayes race. I'm sure you all recall, that last week Hayes was only leading Kissell by 329.Is there anyone on the ground there who can...
View ArticleHillary and the Gender Gap: Poll
This is purely anecdotal, but it seems like every time I see someone on DKos, proclaim their disdain for Hillary Clinton, it seems like nine times out of 10, their diary name skews male.The same for...
View ArticleThe Other Woman: A Success Story (Poll)
Hillary has indeed made history by announcing her candidacy, but another woman--Nancy Pelosi-- has made history by delivering on promises made to the American people.The 100 Hours Strategy in the House...
View ArticleHillary Clinton: Time to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell
In Iowa today Hillary Clinton has said that while many of the policies of the Clinton administration were good for the country, that one of them, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" should be eliminated, and that...
View ArticleThe anti-Hillary: If you could have any woman for prez(poll)
Okay, all you Hillary haters out there, here's your chance to do something constructive, rather just vent your spleen.If you could have any living woman in the country run for president now--instead of...
View ArticleAre there no GOP Congresswomen of conscience?
Deconstructing the House vote against the surge in Iraq, there were 17 Republican CongressMEN who supported the resolution to oppose the surge in Iraq.But no Republican women.It's scary. Stepford...
View ArticleVetting Dem candidates in primaries
I'm for any Dem for president. (please HRC bashers, don't jump in yet.) But this article about Barack Obama's response to the closed pickle factory bothered me.http://www.denverpost.com/...
View ArticleProgressive church: Here, every Sunday, whaddya think?
Ever since radio could be beamed into homes across the Bible belt, religious zealots have used the media of the day to shape their vision. (you know, keep women, blacks, and gays down; support wars of...
View ArticleThe Last Sunday of Summer
For many of us, the kids start school (from K to grad-school) this week, and the nature and tenor of the days change. But for one last, quiet Sunday it's still summer.
View ArticleGallup challenges Rove's claim that Hillary has highest negatives
Karl Rove, the former White House aide, made the rounds of weekend talk shows last weekend declaring, among other things, that Sen. Hillary Clinton was a "fatally flawed" candidate for president...
View ArticleFun with Demographics-Clinton, Obama, Edwards (poll)
As a Democrat, I am pleased to see the passion being expressed about the top three candidates, and as a researcher, I'd like to know more about who's supporting each.I'd give you each a virtual piece...
View ArticleWho has the better health care plan: Edwards or Obama?
I really want to know. Last night I posted a demographic tracking poll, of sorts, on DKos and more than 300 people participated. Edwards and Obama were the clear winners.So, supporters of each, which...
View ArticleFun with Demographics: Geographic Edition (poll) aka where u from
A couple of nights ago, I did a diary on the top three president candidates and gauged their support by age and gender. Result: Edwards won the over 50 demographics both genders. Obama won the under 50...
View Article60 in the Senate
I get a little worried with all of the attention of the POTUS race, that the netroots won't be as focused on Congress as it was in '06. Specifically, the Senate.
View ArticleObama/Oprah rally to be carried live on C-SPAN:Updated
Great FlickR slide show, UTube Videos, Video clips, blogging on Obama's site http://my.barackobama.com/...Coverage is supposed to start at 3:05 CST. But BookTV promos are still going. We'll see. This...
View ArticleA little women's history: Happy Hour edition
I was reading Emily's List today where their official press release said that they helped Hillary Clinton become the first woman in U.S. history to win a primary.Unfortunately, they were wrong.
View ArticleIT'S ON: OPRAH RALLY FOR OBAMA NOW!
Today's rally in Los Angeles with Oprah Winfrey, Michele Obama, and Caroline Kennedy should be a historic moment in what has been a historic year. It will be broadcast live on CSPAN, beginning at 11:30...
View ArticleTorpedoing the "present" meme that Palin and pals are using against Obama
The talking points for the Repugs are clear. From Cindy McCain's warm and fuzzy sit-down with Judy Woodruff last night to Sarah Palin's caustic comments from the podium.Their mantra is that Obama voted...
View ArticleColorado Kossacks: Call to action
This week both Barack Obama and Sarah Palin will be in Colorado.Tickets to the Palin event were snapped up in hours.Tickets are still available for Barack's event. Show your support if you live in...
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Obama in Jacksonville, now, Live, MSNBC going to cover it
Check out this excellent diary http://www.dailykos.com/...Today, Duval County Florida shook up the world Crowd at 10k capacity for Obama in Jacksonville
View ArticleMaybe a better Monday? Asian markets recovering
As you know, in many parts of the world it is already Monday, and trading has begun on their stock exchanges. Things have improved in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea. Japan is closed for a...
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Jobs, Baby, Jobs: Barack, Hillary Rock Orlando!
Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton sought together Monday to swing this state to blue, mocking the Republican ticket by saying the election's theme should be "jobs, baby, jobs" for people hurting...
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