Democrat Centrists Duel with 'Netroots' ; Soul of Party Staked As Prize
The Washington Times › July 17, 2008
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There's an ongoing battle for the soul of the Democratic Party, and neither side is backing down.
Progressive ideals and centrist governing have clashed during the Democratic presidential race and exposed party rifts when the presumptive nominee, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, joined with Republicans to hand President Bush a legislative victory.See the full content of this document
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Democrat Centrists Duel with 'Netroots' ; Soul of Party Staked As Prize
Markos Moulitsas is confident that the soul rests firmly on his side - the "netroots."
He will make that case Friday when he discusses the party's future with Democratic Leadership Council Chairman Harold E. Ford Jr. They will square off at the Netroots Nation conferenc...See the full content of this document
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