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Talking 'bout my generation

Even the populist sentiment that has seemed to sustain Obama is diminishing, as he sports one of the steepest declines in approval ratings ever measured by a Gallup poll.

Even the populist sentiment that has seemed to sustain Obama is diminishing, as he sports one of the steepest declines in approval ratings ever measured by a Gallup poll.

Bottoms up!

Instead of running away from the good fights, Democrats need to encourage activist campaigns, allowing good ideas to filter up through the grassroots in exchange for financial support from above.

Instead of running away from the good fights, Democrats need to encourage activist campaigns, allowing good ideas to filter up through the grassroots in exchange for financial support from above.

Massachusetts special election and buyer's remorse

For all of the failings of Martha Coakley as a candidate, Tuesday’s election results are the symptom of collective buyer’s remorse. Democrats simply have not delivered on the promises they’ve made.

For all of the failings of Martha Coakley as a candidate, Tuesday’s election results are the symptom of collective buyer’s remorse. Democrats simply have not delivered on the promises they’ve made.

Fired up and ready to go

Already frightened by only an 18-seat majority, Democrats currently stand to lose a few more in the 2010 elections. But, while I’m not exactly fired up right now, the recent events have certainly lit a fire under me.  

Already frightened by only an 18-seat majority, Democrats currently stand to lose a few more in the 2010 elections. But, while I’m not exactly fired up right now, the recent events have certainly lit a fire under me.  

District Attorney candidate Snyder addresses College Democrats in Midtown Hotel

WEB EXCLUSIVE. Ten Democrats attended Manhattan District Attorney candidate Leslie Crocker Snyder’s fundraiser at the Empire Hotel in Midtown on Tuesday night.

WEB EXCLUSIVE. Ten Democrats attended Manhattan District Attorney candidate Leslie Crocker Snyder’s fundraiser at the Empire Hotel in Midtown on Tuesday night.

Why Democrats Need Not Fear Gillibrand

Instead of expressing disappointment with Gillibrand’s selection, we should be excited with the prospect of shaping our new senator into a strong progressive voice.

Instead of expressing disappointment with Gillibrand’s selection, we should be excited with the prospect of shaping our new senator into a strong progressive voice.

Super Tuesday Mad Libs

Despite my best efforts to procrastinate, I had to write this column on Monday night so that the editing staff could have time to deal with news, events, opinions, and things that actually matter a

Despite my best efforts to procrastinate, I had to write this column on Monday night so that the editing staff could have time to deal with news, events, opinions, and things that actually matter a

GS Grad Still Aiming for White House

Barack Obama, CC ’83, won’t be the only Columbia graduate on the ballot in today’s Democratic presidential primary.

Barack Obama, CC ’83, won’t be the only Columbia graduate on the ballot in today’s Democratic presidential primary.

Columbia Dems Take On Kentucky, Campaign Over Election Day Break

Seeking to use fall break in the way intended by its 1968 architects, the Columbia College Democrats headed to Kentucky to engage in the electoral process.

Seeking to use fall break in the way intended by its 1968 architects, the Columbia College Democrats headed to Kentucky to engage in the electoral process.

Size Leads to Divisions Within Dems

To facilitate its diverse constituency, the Columbia University College Democrats has been gradually developing sub-groups to promote activism directed at specific causes.

To facilitate its diverse constituency, the Columbia University College Democrats has been gradually developing sub-groups to promote activism directed at specific causes.