Tag Archives: Progressive Democrats

Associated Press: President Obama Challenge GOP to Accept Corporate Tax Deal

Source:Associated Press– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) 44th President of the United States in Tennessee. “Seeking to ease Washington gridlock, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged Republicans to accept a new fiscal deal to cut corporate tax rates in … 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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Think Progress: John Halpin- ‘The Obama Coalition, The Working Class, And RFK’

Source:Think Progress– the Obama Coalition is a beautiful portrait of America. Source:FRS FreeState  “The potential of the new Obama coalition is truly impressive, given its 2012 performance and how many of its constituent parts are likely to grow in numbers … Continue reading

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President Harry S. Truman: First Speech To Congress (1945)

Source:History– President Harry S. Truman (Democrat, Missouri) addressing a joint session of Congress for the very first time as President, in 1945. Source:FRS FreeState  “On April 16, 1945, Harry Truman makes his first official appearance before Congress as president of … Continue reading

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FDR Presidential Library: ‘We Work Again (1937)’

Source:Film Preservation– from the 1937 film We Work Again. Source:FRS FreeState  “We Work Again (1937) Production Co.: U.S. Works Progress Administration. Transfer Note: Copied from a 35mm positive preprint preserved by the National Archives and Records Administration. Running Time: 15 … Continue reading

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America Experience: The President’s- Jimmy Carter

Source:PBS– American Experience: Jimmy Carter. Source:The Daily Press “Jimmy Carter’s story is one of the greatest dramas in American politics. In 1980, he was overwhelmingly voted out of office in a humiliating defeat. Over the subsequent two decades, he became … Continue reading

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The Criterion Collection: Chris Hegedus & D. A. Pennebaker- The War Room (1993) Documentary

Source:Roger Ebert– the cover of The War Room film. Source:The Daily Press “The 1992 presidential election was a triumph not only for Bill Clinton but also for the new breed of strategists who guided him to the White House—and changed … Continue reading

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Secretary Hillary Clinton: ‘Delivers Remarks on Syria’

Source:FRS FreeState “U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks on Syria following the meeting of the Action Group on Syria in Geneva, Switzerland on June 30, 2012… From the U.S. Department of State Source:U.S. Department of State– Secretary Hillary … Continue reading

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Associated Press: White House Press Secretary Jay Carney- ‘No Military Intervention in Syria’

Source:Associated Press– White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, talking about Syria. Source:FRS FreeState “”The White House says it remains opposed to military action in Syria, reasoning that would only lead to more carnage.” From the Associated Press Source:Associated Press– White House … Continue reading

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James Miller Center: President Jimmy Carter- Report To The Nation On Energy, February 2nd, 1977

Source:James Miller Center– James E. Carter (Democrat, Georgia) 39th President of the United States, speaking about energy policy, in 1977. “President Carter speaks to the American people about the importance of an energy policy that focuses on conservation of the … Continue reading

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