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Democrats seek criminal probe of Bush 'abuses' By LARRY MARGASAK, Associated Press Writer Larry Margasak, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON - The incoming Obama administration should launch a criminal investigation of Bush administration officials to see whether they broke the law in the name of national security, a House Democratic report said Tuesday. President-elect Barack Obama has been more cautious on the issue and has not endorsed such a recommendation. Along with the criminal probe, the report called for a Sept. 11-style commission with subpoena power, to gather facts and make recommendations on preventing misuse of power, according to the report by the Democratic staff of the House Judiciary Committee. The report covers Bush administration policies that Democrats have protested for some time. Among them: interrogation of foreign detainees, warrantless wiretaps, retribution against critics, manipulation of intelligence and political dismissals of U.S. Attorneys. The White House was asked for comment on the report Tuesday, but did not immediately respond. |
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"Reclaiming the Democratic Majority"-Progressive Activists Organize to Change Democrats in Congress
Many progressives helped to elect Democratic majorities in Congress in 2006 and 2008 and helped Obama win the presidency. But with the Democrats in power, the feeling now among many grassroots activists is that most Democratic lawmakers have not acted on behalf of their progressive constituencies. We speak with two progressive activists: Ilyse Hogue of MoveOn.Org, and Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. Ref. Source 4
David Sirota: Democratic Party Establishment Helps Defeat Progressive Challenger in Colorado Primary
Statewide primaries were held Tuesday in four states. In Colorado, a record turnout saw Senator Michael Bennet beating out progressive challenger Andrew Romanoff in the state's Democratic Senate primary. In Connecticut, the professional wrestling magnate Linda McMahon beat out former Congress member Rob Simmons in the Republican Senate primary. McMahon will face Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal to fill the seat left vacant by the retiring Senator Christopher Dodd. We speak to columnist, author and radio host David Sirota.
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Democrats having trouble 'explaining' accomplishments
Democrats are blaming their impending massive defeat on the fact that it's just 'too hard to explain' all of the wonderful accomplishments they've made since grabbing power years ago. It was Joe Biden who made this claim, which is partially true because it is very difficult to explain the positives in completely destroying the country. Ref. Source 8
The Democratic Party Debacle and the Demise of the Left-Center Left:
A Worldwide Trend
By James Petras
The November 2, 2010 electoral debacle of the Democratic Party in the US cannot be solely ascribed to the failed policies of President Obama, the Congressional leadership or their senior economic advisers. Ref. Source 8
Democrats Christmas bonanza
Democrats are trying to capitalize on the Christmas holiday - since no one is paying attention to the news during that time, they are planning on jamming as many pork and spending bills as possible during this lame duck session. Will they get away with it? Ref. Source 7