What a second-term Obama can — and can’t — accomplish
Obama did not need to defend liberalism during this campaign. His second term -- and legacy -- will depend on it
Sunday, Nov 4, 2012 12:00 PM UTC 34Politics 2012 Elections, GOP, Conservatism
Alan Wolfe
Politics 2012 Elections, GOP, Conservatism
The end of an era
They don't make families -- or politicians, or liberals -- like Teddy and the Kennedys anymore
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The lying game
Like George W. Bush, McCain and Palin have to lie. Because if they told the truth about their policies, they'd lose the election.
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The stone is cast
Jerry Falwell spent a career demonizing others. Upon his death, what else could he expect in return?
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The culture war over Katrina
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The panderers
Abandoning principle and reason, DeLay, Bush and their ilk are trafficking in cheap emotions -- and debasing our civic ideals.
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Judging Bush
The president's determination in the face of opposition proves his courage. But our greatest leaders also had wisdom.
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Leave “The Pledge” alone
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Thursday, Jun 27, 2002 1:58 PM UTCNews
Hobbled from the start
How can George W. Bush convince Americans to trust him when he has dismissed such notions as truth and justice?
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One big happy family
The author of 'One Nation, After All' says Americans are more tolerant than the Christian right would like to believe.
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One big happy family
The election was a referendum on morality, after all, but Americans voted for tolerance, not vengeance.
Wednesday, Nov 25, 1998 7:09 PM UTCNews Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich
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