Read more Democratic Party stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/15721/democratic-party.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:29:11 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74542/beck-to-unveil-big-plan-at-saturday-rally.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagGlenn Beck has got a “big plan” for 2010, and he’s going to let us in on it tomorrow at a Florida rally that coincides with the beginning of his book tour, insiders tell Politico . The Fox News host’s new direction is likely to involve his 9.12 Project, aimed...http://www.newser.com/story/74542/beck-to-unveil-big-plan-at-saturday-rally.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:47 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73879/disaffected-right-left-close-purse-strings-to-parties.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFrustrated voters are letting Congressional Democrats and Republicans know how they feel—by opening their mouths and closing their pocketbooks. One Dem blogger, miffed at the DNC for perceived inaction in the Maine gay marriage fight, has proposed a boycott on donations to the national committee: “Clearly, money talks." GOP...http://www.newser.com/story/73879/disaffected-right-left-close-purse-strings-to-parties.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 12 Nov 2009 9:42:16 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73800/dem-agenda-hijacked-by-christian-conservatives.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe US Council of Catholic Bishops is getting credit for the 11th-hour inclusion of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment in the House health bill last weekend, but the real force is the shadowy alliance of evangelicals and Democratic lawmakers called the Family, Jeff Sharlet writes on Salon. Though Stupak—a Dem and...http://www.newser.com/story/73800/dem-agenda-hijacked-by-christian-conservatives.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 11:59:47 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73744/time-for-gays-to-go-nader-on-democrats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe two-party system gives gay Americans a terrible deal, and the proposed gay boycott of Democratic National Committee fundraising is a big step in the right direction toward changing the situation, writes Emma Ruby-Sachs . Cutting off funds to the party will push Democrats toward eliminating discrimination against gays and could...http://www.newser.com/story/73744/time-for-gays-to-go-nader-on-democrats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 1:46:06 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73449/voters-seek-but-dont-find-safety.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIndependent voters are more volatile than ever, and politicians who want their votes need to regain their trust first, writes David Brooks . Polls show those voters, especially in new suburbs hard hit by recession, trust the government less than ever before, leaving them "in the position of a person who...http://www.newser.com/story/73449/voters-seek-but-dont-find-safety.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 06 Nov 2009 10:56:56 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73384/dems-torn-too-much-change-or-not-enough.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDemocrats in Congress reading the tea leaves of Tuesday’s elections find themselves split: were the Republican wins in Virginia and New Jersey a vote of no confidence in the administration’s agenda, or frustration that it isn’t moving fast enough? Most agree on the first step going forward: pass health care...http://www.newser.com/story/73384/dems-torn-too-much-change-or-not-enough.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 05 Nov 2009 9:15:28 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73256/obama-cant-save-democrats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe message to Democratic candidates from yesterday's GOP wins in New Jersey and Virginia should be loud and clear: they're on their own, writes Dan McLaughlin . Jon Corzine and Creigh Deeds tied themselves as closely to possible to President Obama and lost, demonstrating that the president's continued personal popularity isn't...http://www.newser.com/story/73256/obama-cant-save-democrats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 04 Nov 2009 4:17:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73204/ammo-supply-cant-keep-up-with-demand.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCrime is down, gun control is on Obama's back burner, and Americans are buying more ammunition than factories can produce. While there are economic reasons—supply is off as the war effort eats up necessary materials—Americans have still managed to buy 12 billion rounds in the past year, up...http://www.newser.com/story/73204/ammo-supply-cant-keep-up-with-demand.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 03 Nov 2009 13:35:23 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72985/sf-mayor-drops-out-of-calif-governors-race.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCiting his responsibilities as San Francisco mayor and as a new father, Democrat Gavin Newsom withdrew today from the race to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger as California governor. Despite the heavyweight endorsement of Bill Clinton, Newsom has had trouble raising money; his departure leaves state attorney general, and former governor, Jerry...http://www.newser.com/story/72985/sf-mayor-drops-out-of-calif-governors-race.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 30 Oct 2009 18:20:07 CDT