Archive for August, 2008
by James M. Wall Getty Photo There is […]
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By James M. Wall Suddenly, the McCain forces have taken up the cause of the overlooked Hillary Clinton as Obama’s running mate. A posting on the ever alert Daily Kos blog late Sunday night describes the […]
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By James M. Wall Start with all the obvious reasons: Passionate on core domestic liberal issues, civil rights, women’s rights, strong pro labor record; Solid government background: Elected to US Senate, 1972. Chair of Senate Judiciary Committee and currently chair of Foreign Policy Committee. Proven campaigner on national stage: Abortive, but energetic, runs for president […]
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99: Oh, Max what a terrible weapon of destruction. Smart: Yes. You know, China, Russia, and France should outlaw all nuclear weapons. We should insist upon it. 99: What if they don’t, Max? Smart: Then we may have to blast them. That’s the only way to keep peace in the world. by James M. […]
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John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart in a John Ford political film by James M. Wall Critics and scholars may differ, but what do they know. With two national nominating conventions looming, it is time to single out the best film ever made about politics. I have my selection, you will have your own. Your choice […]
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Chicago: Where Obama Found His Political Voice Photo by Richard Wall by James M. Wall Barack Obama’s father was born in Africa. His mother grew up in Kansas. As a child Barack went to school in Hawaii, Indonesia, and Kansas. His law degree is from Harvard. But it […]
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by James M. Wall Former Colorado senator Gary Hart has drafted a policy blueprint for the next U.S. president. Hart, a Democrat who began his political career in 1971 as national campaign manager for George McGovern, is politically well prepared to make this proposal. […]
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