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Populism: Ignored At Our Peril

by: BurtCohen

Fri Dec 11, 2009 at 09:39:34 AM EST

( - promoted by Dean Barker)

 As we approach 2010, populism appears to be the exclusive province of the passionate right wingers. But it remains an opportunity for Democrats in the coming election.
   Democratic Party insiders consider me somewhat of a boat rocker (untitled is unmuzzled). I've always been a populist, a Jeffersonian. This may upset a few, but now more than ever, Democrats need to renew our call for decentralization of power and democratization of the economy.
   Which is what the tea partyists clamor for.  Those Democrats who ignore the populist revolt do so at their own peril. When Democrats are strong on these pocketbook issues, we do well. But if we yield the populist ground to the Republican Party, the results of 2010 will not be in our favor.
   The middle class feels abandoned by both parties, the American Dream is more out of reach than ever. When it comes to outrage at the bipartisan march toward centralization of power and wealth, it's in our nature for Democrats to lead the charge.
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House passes Senate Bailout Bill

by: susanthe

Fri Oct 03, 2008 at 14:05:44 PM EDT

The House just passed the new Senate bailout bill - the one that was fattened up like a Strasburg duck. It passed 263-171.
Roll call

No one can adequately explain how the $700 billion figure was arrived at or guarantee that the bailout will work. Ridiculous tax breaks were larded in by the Senate.

Carol Shea-Porter and Paul Hodes both voted nay.

Thank you.  

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