Kerry Introduces "Duke Cunningham Act"
Looks like John Kerry and Ken Salazar have opened up a second front in the war on the Republican culture of corruption in Washington. Kerry has just announced the release of the Congressional Pension...
View ArticleUPDATED: Feingold, Kennedy extend wiretap investigation to telcos
Senators Russ Feingold and Ted Kennedy sent a letter to the CEO's of 3 major telecommunications companies yesterday demanding answers on their participation in the Administration's warrantless...
View ArticleWeek in Review - Dems weigh in on Bush Budget
Several key Democrats in the U.S. Senate weighed in on President Bush's 2007 budget. The following Diary provides key excerpts from Senators Kennedy, Harkin, and Obama as well as Congressman Jesse...
View ArticleTAKE ACTION: Support Amendment to stop $50 billion tax giveaway
The Senate is currently debating HB 4297 which extends capital gains and dividend income tax cuts for the wealthy. These cuts reduce the Federal budget by $50 billion over the next ten years, and are...
View ArticleFeingold on Patriot Act
Senator Feingold is calling on his colleagues to block a Republican-brokered deal on the Patriot Act that falls well short of the protections enumerated in a version that he brokered last year that...
View ArticleENOUGH!! Why I support the Politicians who post here.
A few months ago, a portland City Commissioner, Randy Leonard, thanked the people who run the blog BlueOregon for giving him a platform to speak from without going to the local paper, which had been...
View ArticleUPDATE #2: Kerry to Snow - Provide full disclosure on ties to DP World
With all of the talk about the ports deal, and the recent revelation that David Sanborn's ties to DP World, I am surprised that very little attention has been given to the fact that CFIUS Chair, John...
View ArticleWEEKEND CALL TO ACTION - Virtual Phone Bank for Ciro
It's coming down to the wire in Texas-28. There are less than two weeks left in the campaign. This race is really close. Ciro is a little behind right now but he's coming strong, and he needs our...
View ArticlePrecincts and Primaries matter: What the Christian Coalition can teach us
In 1992, the Democratic Party held 259 seats in the U.S. House and 58 seats in the U.S. Senate. Thanks largely to traditional GOTV efforts, Democrats won 21 of 35 Congressional races decided by 4...
View ArticleFINAL DAYS of Ciro Virtual Phone Bank -- PLEASE HELP!!!
We are down to the wire in the Democratic primary campaign to help Ciro Rodriguez displace Henry Cuellar in TX-28. So far, all of the key players we need to have a shot at this race have stepped up....
View ArticleCALL TO ACTION - ANWR Drilling Showdown 5pm, EST (Update)
Just got this from Senator Kerry's office:Tune in to the Senate floor about 5:00 this afternoon for the latest battle over Arctic drilling. As you know, Republicans have inserted the controversial...
View ArticleFeingold's Latest on Censure
With 48 percent of americans favoring censure, Russ Feingold continues to beat the Bushes for Democrats who are willing to come out of hiding and stand up to this Administration. And, as several...
View ArticleWhy I'm Running for the Oregon House
Fellow Kossacks, Last week, I announced my candidacy to serve as a representative in the Oregon State Legislature. I am a progressive Democrat running in a moderately conservative rural district that...
View ArticleWhy we fight
We have truly entered a brave new world of globalism and corporate control of our political process that threatens our national sovereignty while increasing class division. Whereas 30 years ago the...
View ArticleGetting Democracy for America's "A-List" Endorsement
I'm thrilled to announce that I have joined Francine Busby, Christine Cegelis, John Courage, and others as a Democracy for America A-List candidate. Read below the flip for the announcement by DFA.
View ArticleFeingold Endorses Kerry's Call for Troop Withdrawal
Today, Senator Russ Feingold endorsed Senator John Kerry's call to bring the troops home within a year: From SenateDemocrats.netSince August 18, 2005 I have been calling on the Administration to aim to...
View ArticleBREAKING - MoveOn to Support Kerry's Plan for Iraq Withdrawal
Tom Matzzie of MoveOn.Org announced today that MoveOn.Org PAC will be mobilizing its members in support of John Kerry's call for troop redeployment from Iraq. Read below the fold for the announcement...
View ArticleThe Vet Versus the Veteranarian - Kerry Smacks Down Allard
John Kerry is kicking ass and taking names. Shortly before he headed to Los Angeles to help Xavier Becerra's re-election, Kerry took a few moments on the Senate floor to (rhetorically) spank Senator...
View ArticleOpponent Using Church for Partisan Political Forum (w/poll)
I've just learned that my opponent in the upcoming general election will be doing a public "forum" in a local church along with 2 other GOP candidates who are running for local office. The event was...
View ArticleNew Feingold Ad - "So Mr. President ..."
Russ Feingold's Progressive Patriots Fund has launched a new ad that outlines the Bush administration's casual regard for the Constitution, our civil liberties, and the truth. Check out the video:...
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