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Don't blame San Francisco for Obama's "Bittergate"

Candidates pander to wealthy donors in every city, not just mine!
Joan Walsh

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  • Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:15 PM

    @ Whispers

    The possibility that a more liberal voice might have a better idea what Americans actually want is very threatening to this power base - the "centrist" alliance between Republicans, money, and DLC doormats.

    A 2004 Harris Poll indicates that 18% of Americans identify themselves as Liberals.

    Since you suggest that Liberals may be more in tune with what Americans want, I assume you mean most Americans, not just 18% of Americans. Can you please supply any evidence that supports your "possibility"?

    —RealityCounts Read RealityCounts's other letters

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