A Good Night For Liberals, Not So Great for Democrats

By: Jon Walker Wednesday November 9, 2011 9:00 am

Yesterday’s elections were a mixed bag for Democrats. There were positive results for liberals on three key ballot initiatives they cared most about. While the night was generally good for progressive policies at the ballot box, it was not as good a night for Democrats running for office.

NY-23: Hoffman Tells $1,761 Clean Energy Lie, Completely Botches it

By: Josh Nelson Tuesday November 3, 2009 9:35 am

This guy is dangerously out of touch. . . . Super nervous, very creepy, super crazy. This was only two weeks ago. Here is the first 42 seconds: Cap and trade started out just like almost everything does, to have a good purpose. To save our environment. Unfortunately, by the time it was passed it [...]

Election 2009: What Happened in Virginia?

By: Ben Tribbett Tuesday November 3, 2009 8:25 am

For those of you following the 2009 elections, I don’t have to tell you that Virginia–one year after voting Democratic for President for the first time since 1964–is about to sweep our most conservative Republican ticket in history to victory today. What you might find useful though is why–and how you can prevent something similar [...]

Election 2009: Altmire’s Faulty Math

By: Jane Hamsher Tuesday November 3, 2009 7:27 am

Jason Altmire seems to think that if Democrats get their asses kicked today, it just proves he’s right about everything: Rep. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.) argued that an election night rebuke for Democratic candidates across the nation could lead some in the party to rethink their plans on healthcare reform and other issues. “It looks as [...]

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