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“Barry” & the Downstream Media
By
Randall Balmer
In desperation, apparently, Messrs. Hannity, Limbaugh and other principals of the Downstream Media are trying to make hay out of the fact that Barack Obama was known as “Barry” while a child but then opted to use his given name, “Barack,” as an adult. This is suggested as evidence that Obama is, in fact, a…
Saddleback vs the debates
By
Paul Raushenbush
Third debate with God a no-show. After sitting through the last three debates, I feel nostalgic for the thrill of watching McCain and Obama talk from the heart about their faith and values at Saddleback. That night we recived insights into both candidates which seemed more authentic, if frightening. Through the discussion of values issues including abortion, the environment, gay marriage,…
Can Democrats Reduce More Abortions than Republicans?
By
Paul Raushenbush
Beliefnet’s Steve Waldman asks the question on his blog. He writes: Some Democrats are now making an unusual argument about abortion: that a Democratic administration might actually reduce abortions more than a Republican administration? On the surface, this seems preposterous. Republicans oppose abortion rights, Democrats support them. How could it possibly be that a Democratic approach…
Gambling with Politics
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Eric Sapp
Tabitha Knerr at Faithfuldemocrats.com just posted a great piece on all the many ties between Republicans and the gambling industry that are starting to pop up in races around the country. I commented recently on the effect Sheldon Adelson–the GOP operative behind Freedom’s Watch, who made his billions owning Vegas casinos and investing in the…
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