Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Happy Independence Day

David Sirota points out a good 4th of July essay:
July 4th Reflections on the Founding Fathers

Tula Connell at the AFL-CIO uses Thom Hartmann’s recent book as a way to look at some of the history of this country, and what it means in terms of economic issues. It’s a great post for this Fourth of July - check it out.

'08 Campaign News

A Stark Edge in Race for '08 Cash
New Numbers Heavily Favor The Democrats

Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 4, 2007; Page A01

Campaign contributors to the 2008 presidential candidates heavily favored Democrats in the three-month period that ended Saturday, giving three dollars to the party's leading contenders for every two dollars they gave to the top Republican candidates. ...

... Political observers said the Democratic enthusiasm is being fueled by anger over the Iraq war, while dissatisfaction among conservative Republicans with their choices has dampened the mood of traditional GOP givers. ... (full article)

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