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Monday, November 17, 2008 12:00 AM

The mind of the Democratic leadership

Rahm Emanuel told a Democratic congressman that it is "good" when he infuriates his supporters by voting for Bush policies.
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  • Monday, November 17, 2008 02:55 PM

    Bossa Nova asks:

    Does Obama really think Rahm Emmanuel can make republicans nice just by sneering at them?

    Try looking through the other end of the telescope:

    Replace the word republicans with the Democratic base; nice with shut up and sneering at with marginalizing.

    Then answer with Absolutely.

    —Arvin Hill Read Arvin Hill's other letters

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