Kaine: We Can't Give In To Forces Of Obstruction

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine vows that Democratic Party will use all its current tools and create new ones to keep the party and nation moving forward.

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Kaine: New DNC Website Initiates Action and Connections

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine explains the many purposes the new Democratic website (democrats.org) will serve for those interested in supporting the party.

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Kaine: New DNC Identity Captures Party's Spirit

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine explains how the new logo and slogan for the Democratic Party captures its spirit.

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UN Africa Advisor David Mehdi Hamam Speaks With UN Correspondent Tala Dowlatshahi

United Nations Correspondent Tala Dowlatshahi interviews David Mehdi Hamam, the Chief of the Office of the Special Advisor on Africa for the United Nations on UN Talk Radio Day Friday on Sudan, Somalian pirates, corruption, Rwandan relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the state of Africa’s natural resources. (9:38)
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It Is Reckless To Use Threats Against Members As Politcal Weapon, Says Cantor

During a press conference Thursday, House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) says Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) are making a ‘partisan issue’ out of recent security threats against members of Congress who voted 'yes’ on healthcare reform. (0:34)
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DNC Chairman Kaine: Republicans Opposed Stimulus Then Used It For Political Gain

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine talks about the Recovery Act 'Hypocrisy Hall of Fame.' He says that the 'Hall of Fame' consists of Republicans who publicly opposed the stimulus plan, but then used it to strengthen their image in their home districts. (0:24)
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DNC Chairman Kaine: Stimulus Saved The American Economy

In a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tim Kaine says the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has saved the American economy. (0:14)
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DNC Chairman Kaine: Republicans Use One Hand To Oppose Recovery Act And Other To Ask For Funds

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine chides Republicans who opposed passing the Recovery Act for later seeking funds for their districts and states. (0:25)
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Ralph Nader interview on the need for election reform

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

Former presidential candidate and long time consumer rights advocate Ralph Nader talked with Michael Ruhl to discuss the status of his lawsuit against the Democratic National Committee (DNC). This was immediately following the circuit court argument for Nader vs. DNC. Nader claims that he was harassed and burdened in 2004 presidential election by the DNC, in what he calls "an abuse of the legal process" and malicious prosecution. In this interview, Nader explained background of the case, and the case's current status. He said, "there is no other western democracy that comes close to obstructing voters and obstructing candidates as is the case in our country."

Nader also spoke about the two-party system, and the effect that his case has on future third party candidates in the presidential process. He said that his case is designed to draw boundaries, to make sure that third party candidates can exercise their First Amendment rights. Nader also referred to the issue as one of democracy, because he said in limiting ballot access, one is truly limiting the right of the people to decide who they want to represent them. Nader called for national ballot standards, instead of ballot standards which vary state by state. He also advocated instant runoff voting and public funding of public campaigns.

Nader said that the two-party system is not allowing third parties access to the higher tiers of federal government, and this two-party system is moving gradually to a one-party system, where gerrymandered districts make reelection almost certain for many members of Congress. He called this a system that can be rented by the rich. In spite of the stronghold that the two parties have on the system, Nader said that he has talked with several members of Congress who may be interested in helping to move legislation on election reform. He mentioned by name: John Conyers (D-Mich.), Ron Paul (R-Texas), Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), and Jessie Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.). He anticipates this reform effort to be difficult, because as he said, "the foxes are guarding the chicken coop." Nader seems ready for a fight.

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Howard Dean: Obama's use of small donations was campaign finance reform

DNC Chairman Howard Dean says that although Obama has been accused of killing campaign finance reform, his ability to solicit small donations directly from people took power away from special interest groups, which was the original intention of campaign finance reform (0:44).
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RNC Chairman: Obama ran successful moderate Republican campaign

RNC chairman Robert Duncan says that based Obama's support for offshore drilling, merit pay for teachers, and a tax cut for 95% of Americans, Obama ran the most successful moderate Republican campaign since Dwight Eisenhower (0:37)
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"After 8 years of George Bush . . . the constitution itself has been shredded"

John Nichols, reporter for "The Nation", speaks with Talk Radio News Service reporter Elia Herman at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. Nichols talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down the Washington DC handgun ban and its role in the election.
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Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.): We've gotta win this

Talk Radio News Service bureau chief Ellen Ratner interviews Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Charles Rangel at the Democratic National Convention. (4:29)
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Ellen Ratner Interviews Congressman Chet Edwards

Former Vice- Presidential hopeful Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Texas) discusses Sen. Barack Obama's (D-Ill.) choice of Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) as his running mate with Bureau Chief Ellen Ratner. He also discusses his congressional district and issues facing Americans. Edwards answers questions about the current energy crisis as well as the American health care system and claims that it is not impossible for Sen. Obama to win Texas in the November election (5:17).
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Sebelius says DNC will kick off the momentum for change

Kansas Governor, and Presidential hopeful Kathleen Sebelius says that the Democratic National Convention will incorporate both voices and people from across America, including people who have not had an opportunity to participate before (:45)
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DNC warns against the "next Cheney"

On a Democratic National Committee (DNC) conference call, Brad Woodhouse, DNC Senior Communications Advisor, describes the purpose of the DNC's new website www.TheNextCheney.com. He says any running mate chosen by Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) will mean a continuation of the Bush presidency. (0:51)
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Dean points Dems toward November

DNC Chairman Dean says though the democratic primaries were long, voters must remember that the election is not about Obama and Clinton but working to end Bush-McCain policies that have damaged the United States, saying that the Democratic Party will be unified by the election. (1:09)
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Florida deal is "next best thing" to democracy

Alice Huffman, discussing the Florida delegate plan that would give Florida delegates half a vote each, says that it is the "next best thing" to democracy (in contrast to the already-voted down plan that would have given each delegate a full vote). She says that the world is not perfect and people must compromise. (0:29)
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