... and to marginalize majoritarianism within the party. As part of this transformation of the party, the Democrats needed to misrepresent populism. Since then there's been an almost unmixed stream of slanders ... was the segregationist party right up until 1965, this isn't really a criticism that Democrats should so easily make). We also have to remember that, while the Populist Party had a lot ...

... which lists some of the ways you can distinguish representatives of the two parties from each other... Democrats buy most of the books that have been banned somewhere. Republicans form censorship ... Republicans sleep in twin beds--some even in separate rooms. That is why there are more Democrats. If none of the above guidelines help you understand the difference between the two parties, don't ...

... trying to get Corzine across the finish line. In a state where 60% plus say they are democrats, that’s a real problem for them. Where this all goes to is that the races in two off year state contests could ... the health care debate and vote is close, anything that makes democrats understand that they need to listen to the people who sent them there and not just their party, is a good thing. It ...

... , and more conservative. To which Creigh responded to by bashing federal Democrats more–which resulted in even more progressives becoming disengaged. Over and over, the cycle continued. Over ... that Blue Dog victories would also, in the eyes of Blue Dogs, be a sign that Democrats as a whole should be more like Blue Dogs, then really there is nothing that can happen at the ballot box that would ...

... the drama during the hours before today's vote, as Democrats spoke out forcefully to defend their plan, while Republicans ... the temptation to retreat into partisanship," but warned Democrats that her vote should be interpreted only as an effort to move forward, ... be tomorrow." Snowe said she would watch carefully as Democrats meld the competing versions of the bill and would not vote ...

... are two different states. It is fascinating to read some of the comments that readers (many of whom appear to be Democrats) have posted with this article. Their comments clearly show a lack of understanding of how ... of its own. Likewise, individuality is a good thing, but it can make the Democrats look disorganized, like ducklings scattering in all directions. As you may have guessed, I'm a ...