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After the 2010 Elections End, Governing Must Begin
Tweet Share on Facebook October 29, 2010 Comment (8)In five days it will all be over. Even if tight races in Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada make those individual outcomes unknown as the sun rises on November 3, Election 2010 will be in the books.
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The Thomas, Williams, and O'Donnell Stories are Beside the Point
Tweet Share on Facebook October 22, 2010 Comment (11)Why Virginia Thomas called Anita Hill after 19 years is anyone’s guess. She’ll never get the apology she wants. What’s clear from this week’s revelations is that opinions on the matter have changed little over time, and this revelation is merely a distraction that reminds us how far apart we really are.
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Ehrlich Hammers O'Malley in Maryland Debate
Tweet Share on Facebook October 15, 2010 Comment (17)Diana is a middle school teacher in her 30s living in Maryland. She is passionate about two things: her students and her Baltimore Ravens.
After Martin O'Malley was elected governor, Diana moved back home because costs were escalating to a point where she could no longer afford to live independently. She hasn't moved out because her surviving parent is worried about job security and paying household expenses.
Diana can't wait for Election Day. She is voting for O'Malley's opponent, former Gov. Robert Ehrlich.
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Republicans Should Watch What They Wish For
Tweet Share on Facebook October 8, 2010 Comment (24)The old expression, “be careful what you wish for because it might come true,” applies to Republicans this year.
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Melancon and Paladino Illustrate What's Wrong With Politics
Tweet Share on Facebook October 1, 2010 Comment (7)Democratic Louisiana Rep. Charlie Melancon and New York Republican Carl Paladino are both waging uphill battles in their races (for senator and governor, respectively). But both went too far this week in their efforts to win come November 2. They illustrate in real time what is wrong with American politics and why so many Americans are turned off by politics as usual.
