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Issue: 204

November 2, 2006

Cover Story

Where Will Democrats Stand After the Party is Over?

By Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, PhD

After more than a decade in exile, political analysts predict that Democrats will regain control of the House of Representatives in the November elections. If forecasts are correct, Democratic House leaders will have the power to set the legislative agenda and enact measures to check the powers of the President for the first time in…

After more than a decade in exile, political analysts predict that Democrats will regain control of the House of Representatives in the November elections. If forecasts…

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Commentary

“Boxed-In”- What Do We Do If They Steal This Election Too?

By Bill Strickland Editorial Board

While there seems to be a general expectation that Democrats will make significant gains in next week’s election, and possibly even capture a majority in the House and Senate, Democratic hopefuls and premature celebrants seem to forget whom they’re dealing with. As a reminder, former White House Counsel, John Dean, in his new book describes…

While there seems to be a general expectation that Democrats will make significant gains in next week's election, and possibly even capture a majority in the…

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Commentary

Wishful (Political) Thinking in Black America

By Bill Fletcher, Jr. Editorial Board

There is an interesting tendency within Black America to engage in wishful thinking when it comes to our feelings about many of our leaders. Let me give you an example. When Clarence Thomas was nominated to the Supreme Court there was a split within Black America. Despite a very conservative record—and actually very little demonstration…

There is an interesting tendency within Black America to engage in wishful thinking when it comes to our feelings about many of our leaders. Let me…

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Commentary

New Poll: Women Voters Will Say Yes To Candidates Who Say No to Iraq

By The National Council for Research on Women

With the election rapidly approaching, candidates who favor getting American troops out of Iraq have a nearly three-to-one advantage among women voters over politicians who want to stay the course. That’s the message from a major new poll of registered voters released November 2, 2006. And, according to NCRW, the National Council for Research on…

With the election rapidly approaching, candidates who favor getting American troops out of Iraq have a nearly three-to-one advantage among women voters over politicians who want…

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Commentary

Step Up And Be Counted – Supporting BC Is Like Voting

By Nancy Littlefield Staffer

Last year, my little town held an election for commissioner, and my candidate one by one vote. One vote. One person who stepped up and voted when they could have done a thousand other things. One vote, which also turned the political tide from Republican-controlled to Democrat-controlled. That an election could be won on one…

Last year, my little town held an election for commissioner, and my candidate one by one vote. One vote. One person who stepped up and voted…

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Cartoon: US debt at Halloween

Cartoon

Cartoon: US debt at Halloween

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

Cartoon: US debt at Halloween Press the F11 key for full screen view Aislin The Montreal Gazette PoliticalCartoons.com

Cartoon: US debt at Halloween Press the F11 key for full screen view Aislin The Montreal Gazette PoliticalCartoons.com

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Commentary

Worrill’s World: Reparations and Political Prisonsers

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD Columnist

One of the critical demands of the Reparations Movement is the release of African in America political prisoners. The issue of African in America political prisoners often gets swept aside in our demands in the Reparations Movement. This should not be. There are many sisters and brothers who have sacrificed much for the liberation of…

One of the critical demands of the Reparations Movement is the release of African in America political prisoners. The issue of African in America political prisoners…

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