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The hollowing out of American political parties - AEI

The hollowing out of American political parties - AEI "As odd as it sounds, political parties in democracies have an important anti-democratic function. Traditionally, the parties shaped the choices put to voters. Long before voters decided anything in the primary...

Posted by Michael Bates on January 20, 2019 2:39 AM

Sultan Knish: How Soros Destroyed the Democratic Party

Sultan Knish: How Soros Destroyed the Democratic Party "Money poured into the fringe organizations of the left like MoveOn, which had moved on from a petition site to a PAC. In 2004, Soros was its biggest donor. He didn't manage...

Posted by Michael Bates on January 6, 2017 5:39 PM

Composition of Congress by Party 1855-2017

Composition of Congress by Party 1855-2017 A handy reference to party headcounts since the advent of the Republican Party for the 1854 election....

Posted by Michael Bates on October 13, 2015 2:18 AM

Democratic Blues - Jeff Greenfield - POLITICO Magazine

Democratic Blues - Jeff Greenfield - POLITICO Magazine It's rare that something makes the Republican Party look competent by comparison: "'I would be the first to concede that we had failed to build a sturdy infrastructure for Democrats from the...

Posted by Michael Bates on August 21, 2015 11:57 PM

Republican Valentine e-Cards

Republican Valentine e-Cards Some of these are pretty funny. Reid and Pelosi: "We crafted this Valentine's card behind closed doors." Obama: "I've saved or created millions of valentines." Algore: "I'll charter a flight to bring you this Valentine's card in...

Posted by Michael Bates on February 12, 2010 12:18 AM