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Tuesday, May 9, 2006 12:00 AM

Cohen: Colbert was rude, and his defenders are dangerous

The Washington Post columnist says the defense of Stephen Colbert spells doom for the Democrats.
Tim Grieve

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  • Tuesday, May 9, 2006 10:05 AM

    Careful About Gloating

    I would be careful about all the chortling and gloating. Cohen has a point. Too much anger, especially without presenting a coherent alternative is a formula for electoral failure. And I am a firm believer that the left wing of the Democratic party attacking the centerist in the Democratic party is a sure fire way to run off the swing voter support that we need to win a Presidential election.

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