Archive for November, 2007

Media Matters: Classic Friedman

Nov 18, 2007 Posted Under: Uncategorized

Liberals have waited and waited in vain for New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman to issue a sincere apology for his vocal support of the Iraq war in its lead-up and aftermath. No voice of left was more responsible for creating the atmosphere which provided cover for spineless Democrats to endorse a misguided and illegal [...]

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CU Dems Statement on Solidarity Coalition Demands

Nov 13, 2007 Posted Under: Uncategorized

The Columbia University College Democrats, like the Solidarity Coaltion, are frustrated by the group advising offices’ lack of accountability to students. We agree that the system must be reformed so that advisors can help their groups without feeling pressure from the larger administration. Furthermore, the Office of Multicultural Affairsshould be expanded, and we hope that [...]

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Media Matters: Yepsen Pulling for Obama?

Nov 11, 2007 Posted Under: Uncategorized

David Yepsen is the most prominent columnist in the Des Moines Register, Iowa’s most widely read newspaper. One might think that such a title does not entitle him to overwhelming distinction, but come primary season, Yepsen’s columns frame perceptions about the race. Over the past weeks, I’ve noticed that Yepsen has penned several rosy accounts [...]

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Campaign Advance Team Update

Nov 02, 2007 Posted Under: Uncategorized

All is well on the Midwestern front. A van of ten eager campaigners arrived at the Lexington, KY Econo Lodge at 6:30 on Friday morning, November 2, 2007. The quaint and rustic domicile provided refuge for a brief but refreshing five hours of sleep. This followed a long night of driving (14.5 hours door-to-door) by [...]

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