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A Holiday Message

As the holiday season is in full swing, I am constantly reminded of the thousands of reasons I am proud to be a Democrat. We are a party made of hardworking men and women looking for a better America provided by ourselves and the government.

Phillip's Political Christmas

I want an issue to take precedence over posturing. Public officials should own the issue — the issues shouldn't own them.



I want politicians and consultants to understand that words can be used to fight fires and build bridges. A message can be disciplined and inspiring at the same time.

A Very Obama Christmas

Obama cooks up one of the happy-nice ads we mentioned earlier. Adorable little kids are always a bonus.

Some Extremely Hillary Holidays

Hillary Clinton has some presents for you. If only we'd known that Universal Health Care could fit in a gift-sized box!

A Very Green Holiday

I wish that everyone turned green, and I don’t mean green like the Grinch. I mean green as in striving for a sustainable future. I mean environmentally conscious and active.

The Giuliani Holidays

Could Giuliani look any more uncomfortable? I mean, really, what's going on here? Maybe Bernard Kerik on his way over?

A Holiday Gift

In a state so dominated so long by one party, where statewide incumbents amass huge war chests entrenching themselves further into power, I wish the dominant party would recognize and publicize the poisonous effects of absolute power wielded for significantly more than a decade.

Dear Santa

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Dear Santa,

John Edwards, Christmas Rising

John Edwards wants you to remember the less fortunate this holiday season, and makes his point through a pretty powerful Christmas ad.

On The Record: Vince Leibowitz

For this episode of On The Record, we speak with Vince Leibowitz, creator of and writer for Capitol Annex and chair of the Texas Progressive Alliance.