Tag Archives: Democratic Party

Slate Magazine: David Weigel: ‘Filibuster Reform Kicks Open the Coffin and Returns From the Dead’

Source:Slate Magazine– Richard Cordray is President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. “So far, it seems like only Greg Sargent and HuffPost are noticing: Democrats are talking about filibuster reform again. The latest progress report comes … Continue reading

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C-SPAN: The Contenders- Wendell Willkie: Wendell Willkie For President (1940)

“C-SPAN continues its series “The Contenders” LIVE on Friday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET with Wendell Willkie. In this clip, Presidential Historian Richard Norton Smith, Goucher College History Professor Jean Baker and Washington Editor of Real Clear Politics Carl … Continue reading

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The New Republic: Nate Cohn: ‘November 2012 Census Data: Barack Obama’s Coalition Will Hold Together’

Source:The New Republic with a look at 2013 census. “After President Obama’s relatively easy reelection, analysts and commentators wondered whether his young and diverse coalition would outlive his presidency. Many believe, based mainly on their intuition, that 2008 and 2012 … Continue reading

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For President: Jimmy Carter 1980 TV Ad- Commander

Source:For President– President James E. Carter (Democrat, Georgia) You can also see this post at The Daily Press, on WordPress. “Commander, Jimmy Carter 1980 Presidential Campaign TV Ad, Courtesy Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, http://www.4President.tv” From For President You do not see Jimmy … Continue reading

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NBC Sports: FBS 1993- Pittsburgh Panthers @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Full Game

Source:NBC Sports– WR Lake Dawson would also go on to play in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs. Source:The Daily Press “Notre Dame handed Pittsburgh a stinging defeat as the Irish marched to a 44-0 victory. The full game … Continue reading

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Marilyn Monroe: Happy Birthday Mr. President (1962)

Source:Miss Malevolent– Marilyn Monroe, singing Happy Birthday, to President John F. Kennedy, in 1962. Source:The Daily Press “Marilyn Monroe – Happy Birthday Mr. President” From Miss Malevolent President Kennedy had the line of the night, at least from what I heard … Continue reading

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NBC News: ‘Huntley Brinkley Report- Outtakes From An Interview With President John F. Kennedy’

Source:NBC News– President John F. Kennedy (Democrat, Massachusetts) being interviewed by Chet Huntley and David Brinkley, of NBC News in 1963. Source:The Daily Press  “Outtakes with President John F. Kennedy during an NBC-TV interview on September 9, 1963, two months … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Dana Milbank: ‘Barack Obama’s Intransigent Backbench’

Source:The Washington Post– a left-wing wing rally in Washington led by Senator Bernie Sanders (Democratic Socialist, Vermont) opposing any new cuts to social programs. “Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, red in the face, took off his jacket and rolled up … Continue reading

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James Miller Center: President Jimmy Carter: ‘Statement on Iran Rescue Mission’

Source:James Miller Center– President James E. Carter (Democrat, Georgia) 39th President of the United States. You can also see this post on Blogger. “President Carter offers his condolences for the families of those who died in the attempted rescue of American … Continue reading

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New America Foundation: Michael Lind: ‘Expanded Social Security: A Plan to Increase Retirement Security for All Americans’

Source:New America Foundation– with a paper on Social Security. “The conventional wisdom about Social Security is profoundly misguided. According to today’s mistaken consensus, the U.S. as a society cannot afford to allocate the money to pay for the present level … Continue reading

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