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MN Senate debate
Klobuchar v. Kennedy, Oct. 2006
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MI Senate debate
Stabenow v. Bouchard, Oct. 2006
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MO Senate debate
Talent v. McCaskill, Oct. 2006
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TN Senate debate
Corker v. Ford, Oct. 2006
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OH Senate debate
DeWine v. Brown, Oct. 2006
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MA Governor
Patrick v. Healey v. Mihos, Sept. 2006
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VA Senate
Allen v. Webb, Sept. 2006
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MA Dem. Governor primary
Patrick v. Reilly v. Gabrieli, Sept. 2006
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PA Senate
Santorum v. Casey, Sept. 2006
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RI GOP Senate primary
Laffey v. Chafee, Aug. 2006
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CT Dem. Senate primary
Lieberman v. Lamont, July. 2006
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MN Senate primaries
Klobuchar v. Bell v. Kennedy v. Cavlan, March. 2006
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Book Reviews |
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Click here for 20 full quotes from Robert Reich in the book The American Prospect.
Click here for 1 full quotes from Walter Mondale in the book The American Prospect.
Click here for 2 full quotes from Wesley Clark in the book The American Prospect.
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Budget & Economy
New progressivism: economic dynamism with social cushions.
Greenspan’s caution is ludicrous during a recession.
Stimulus: more unemployment insurance, less payroll tax.
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Civil Rights
Supports affirmative action, including in college admissions.
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Education
Poorest children should get largest vouchers.
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Environment
World environmental agency should impose emissions rules.
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Foreign Policy
It’s time to advocate strongly for Palestinian state.
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Free Trade
Trade with China makes sense if US workers are protected.
Poor nations should improve conditions as wealth increases.
Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers.
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Gun Control
If I had my way, I’d restrict handguns.
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Health Care
Budget surplus means it’s time for universal health care.
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Homeland Security
Building missile defense will start a new Frigid War.
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Principles & Values
Presidency needs goals, and needs to address the nation.
Rebirth of Democratic activism: 2002 midterm convention.
Considered 2002 AR gubernatorial run against GOP incumbent.
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Social Security
Privatization is the first cousin of social Darwinism.
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Tax Reform
Expand EITC & raise bottom of SSI tax, as tax cut to poor.
No tax cut. Period.
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War & Peace
Must examine terrorism’s context and US role.
War against terrorism requires better intelligence-gathering.
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Welfare & Poverty
Welfare reform resulted in millions working at dead end jobs.
Give housing vouchers to poor families.
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