Open and shut, the terrorist confessed. Nashiri said that while in CIA custody he was tortured into confessing to the Cole bombing and other acts of terrorism. ... Nashiri was one of three terrorism suspects subjected to the controversial … [Read more...]
When will Obama hit back?
I think he needs to show that he can push back hard against a determined opponent, as he'll have to do in the general election. I think he also needs to show that he can deal with a ruthless opponent. Not all of Clinton's attacks are … [Read more...]
Why Edwards Never Caught On
From the Time Magazine article: http://www.time.com/time/polit... Edwards leaves the race having made a big impact on the two remaining candidates. His populist rhetoric forced his rivals to compete for union support, and he was the first … [Read more...]
Edwards makes a fool of McCain on Iraq
BLITZER: But, Senator Edwards, Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate, he supported the surge from the beginning. I think all three of you opposed the surge from the beginning. He says now the surge is working, there's … [Read more...]
Support O’Reilly at the Convention
I promised lots (and lots) of reasons; here are six: 1. Ed O'Reilly has been criss-crossing the state talking to people in forums of all sizes. He understands working families and has been working hard to really listen and understand … [Read more...]
Corporate Democrats
From Swamp Politics: http://www.swamppolitics.com/n... Edwards also noted that in the early 1990s, when Hillary Clinton as first lady failed in trying to construct a universal health care plan, Democrats controlled the House and Senate as … [Read more...]
Jim Wallis sees a sea change in faith and politics
On the Democratic side, I hear great appreciation for John Edwards' passionate and persistent commitment to make poor people a political priority and his challenging the control of the wealthy and powerful over our political process. I hear … [Read more...]
John Edwards calls for 10 month Iraq exit
More from the article: Edwards staked out a position that would lead to a more rapid and complete troop withdrawal than his principal rivals, Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, who have indicated they are open to keeping … [Read more...]