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But
here’s what I know. I know that when people say we can’t overcome all
the big money and influence in Washington, I think of the elderly woman
who sent me a contribution the other day – an envelope that had a money
order for $3.01 along with a verse of scripture tucked inside. So
don’t tell us change isn’t [...]

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We are up against the idea that it’s acceptable to
say anything and do anything to win an election. We know that this is
exactly what’s wrong with our politics; this is why people don’t
believe what their leaders say anymore; this is why they tune out. And
this election is our chance to give the American people a [...]

You can watch and read the speech here.
It was moving and effective, but I’m not as gaga over it as Pat has been in a recent email (feel free to blog that stuff, Pat!). I think it’s brilliant politically, but not so much in substance.
Let’s take a look at it:
Over two weeks ago, we saw [...]

I caught Obama’s speech following his South Carolina victory a few nights ago. Even though I disagree with Obama on just about every actual issue, it’s difficult not to be moved by the power of his oratory, or the idealist vision he’s using to fuel his campaign. This is a difficult moment for a conservative [...]

What is it about Iowa that brings out the Democrats’ desires to sabotage their own campaigns? First Dean begged for mockery by manically trying to turn his defeat into looney momentum, and now Hillary, under pressure, squirts a few crocodile tears, hoping it will earn her some sympathy?

Can this do anything other than backfire? Who [...]