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Democratic National Convention
We’re better off for Obama’s health reform
September 6, 2012 – Harold Pollack: Clinton delivered the best speech of the 2012 campaign. "No one in American politics can rival Clinton's ability to weave…
Dems fall in love with Obamacare — at last
September 5, 2012 – From the explicit mention in the Democratic platform of the Affordable Care Act to the embrace of the term “Obamacare”, Democrats…
Kennedy’s 1980 message perfect in 2012
September 4, 2012 – "Ted Kennedy’s speech at the 1980 Democratic convention still echoes in my mind. It remains the finest, most inspiring political oration…
Makers, takers, and health reform
September 3, 2012 – Romney running mate Paul Ryan's speech last week criticized President Obama for enacting "a new entitlement we didn't even ask for." But…