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Steven Waldman
Why Are Conservatives Tiring of Religion in Politics?
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Among the interesting bits in the new Pew poll is the finding that conservatives fear there’s too much religion in politics. In 2004, 30% said churches should stay out of politics. Now, 50% do. Among white evangelicals, the percentage jumped from 28% up to 39% Why? The cynical interpretation might be that conservatives don’t like…
Denver Ho!
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swaldman
I’ve got a fresh box of black flair pens, 17 pounds of batteries for various electrical devices, a digital camera the size of q-tip, and an oppressively large binder full of polling data. I’m ready to head to Denver for the Democratic convention on Sunday. The following week I’ll be at the Republican convention. At…
“My American Prayer”
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swaldman
Jason Alexander? Dave Stewart explains his new music video, My American Prayer, from here:Despite the prayer-ful imagery — or maybe because of it — I don’t think this is nearly as successful as Yes We Can. What do you think?
Why McCain Floated the Idea of a Pro-Choice VP
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swaldman
I’d been wondering why on earth John McCain floated the idea of a pro-choice running mate such as Tom Ridge or Joe Lieberman. There’s no way he’s actually going to do that, so what was gained? Surely he can’t think that some pro-choice soccer mom is going to think, “well, he’s pro-life but if he’s…
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