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Missouri’s McCaskill in Dead Heat for Senate
In Missouri’s Senate race, Claire McCaskill is running neck-and-neck against GOP incumbent Jim Talent. She favors two referenda that have widespread voter support: stem-cell research and raising the state’s minimum wage.
(Women’s eNews, September 25, 2006)
Tags: 2006 election, claire mccaskill, jeff fleischer, missouri, senate, womens enews
Last Thoughts on Studs Terkel
Commentary: America lost one of its finest writers and greatest humanitarians with the death of Studs Terkel.
(BuzzFlash, November 10, 2008)
Tags: buzzflash, chicago, commentary, jeff fleischer, obituary, studs terkel
“Suspension” … and Disbelief
Commentary: The McCain campaign is acting desperate in the final weeks.
(BuzzFlash, October 2, 2008)
Tags: 2008 election, barack obama, buzzflash, commentary, jeff fleischer, john mccain
Biden – His Time
Commentary: By choosing Joe Biden, Barack Obama put governing ahead of politics.
(BuzzFlash, August 26, 2008)
Tags: 2008 election, barack obama, buzzflash, commentary, jeff fleischer, joe biden
Barack and Howard’s Excellent Adventures
Commentary: On separate trips, Barack Obama and Howard Dean are reaching out to audiences too often ignored.
(BuzzFlash, August 13, 2008)
Tags: 2008 election, barack obama, buzzflash, commentary, howard dean, jeff fleischer
Remembering the real Jesse Helms
Commentary: The late Sen. Jesse Helms leaves a legacy of hate.
(BuzzFlash, July 10, 2008)
Tags: buzzflash, commentary, jeff fleischer, jesse helms
The Swan Song of Roland
Commentary: Democrats musn’t let Rod Blagojevich get the last laugh with his Senate appointment.
(BuzzFlash, January 28, 2009)
Tags: buzzflash, chicago, commentary, democrats, illinois, jeff fleischer, rod blagojevich, roland burris