Topic: U.S. Democratic Party
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Four New Hampshire independents, four reasons they voted Democratic
A majority of independent voters in Tuesday's presidential primary chose one of the Democratic candidates. Those who voted on the GOP side helped boost McCain to victory.
01/09/2008 12:00 am -
Watchdog FEC sidelined as elections roll
The Federal Election Commission has vacancies in four of six seats and it hasn't acted on a new ethics law.
01/09/2008 12:00 am -
Supreme Court case: Should you be able to vote without a photo ID?
Arguments over Indiana's voter-identification law, the most stringent in the US, will be heard Wednesday.
01/09/2008 12:00 am -
New Hampshire turning 'blue'
Most independents say they'll vote Democratic.
01/08/2008 12:00 am -
Stakes high for New Hampshire primary
The Democratic contest is more likely to be decisive.
01/07/2008 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Voters a step ahead of Bloomberg
New York's mayor wants a bipartisan president, but voters are already pushing in this direction.
01/07/2008 12:00 am -
As economy lags, what levers to pull?
Pressure is mounting for the US government to act soon to prevent a recession.
01/07/2008 12:00 am -
Molly Clause's night at the caucus
An Iowa Democrat has 30 minutes to rustle up five more votes for her candidate.
01/04/2008 12:00 am -
In U.S., Al Gore has more company on climate change now
As the climate debate shifts away from the blame game, there's a growing interest in climate-action strategy.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
With Iowa and New Hampshire races close, a hustle for turnout
Most polls show a very close race among the top candidates in both parties, so the outcome hinges on which campaigns are best at turning out their supporters.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
During winter recess, Democrats keep Congress in session to thwart Bush
The tactic is a result of a 'press for presidential power,' some analysts say. But it's too early to tell whether the use of pro forma sessions will mean no more recess appointments by the president.
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
It's not personal, it's digital
How can the 2008 presidential candidates best speak to a tech-savvy, global generation?
01/03/2008 12:00 am -
Global elections watch: All eyes on U.S. race
Who would foreigners like to see at the helm of the world's superpower – a Republican or Democrat?
01/02/2008 12:00 am -
Garrett Graff describes 'The First Campaign' to go truly digital
How can the 2008 presidential candidates best speak to a tech-savvy, global generation?
01/02/2008 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Zogby: Iowans, New Hampshirites angry but less focused on Iraq
Veteran pollster finds Huckabee and Romney neck and neck in Iowa, while Clinton's lead shrinks in the Granite State.
12/06/2007 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast The economic outlook of the White House budget director
Jim Nussle strikes a note of caution on government finances as the economy potentially slows down.
11/15/2007 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast The view from the House majority leader
Rep. Steny Hoyer has strong criticism for the Iraq war and sees potential political fallout from economic turbulence.
11/09/2007 12:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Margaret Spellings: 'No Child Left Behind' faces political head winds
11/02/2007 01:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast After much anticipation, Rep. Tom Davis won't seek U.S. Senate seat in Virginia
The spate of Republican retirements will make it difficult for his party to take control of Congress in 2008, he said at a Monitor breakfast Thursday.
10/26/2007 01:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Women's crossover votes for Clinton will surprise GOP
Clinton strategist Mark Penn says swing voters hold the key to '08 success.
10/19/2007 01:00 am -
Monitor Breakfast Nancy Pelosi: Activists should persuade GOP lawmakers to work to end war
The House speaker touted Congress's domestic accomplishments, but recognized Americans' frustration at a lack of action on the Iraq war at a Monitor lunch Tuesday.
10/10/2007 01:00 am
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