Elections

Defend the democratic coalition

March 4, 2010 By Rick Nagin

Progressives need to relearn the rich lessons of the New Deal experience, and act accordingly.

AFL-CIO to merge politics, jobs campaigns

March 3, 2010

The AFL-CIO will integrate its political drive with its pro-jobs campaign this year, holding politicians accountable and refusing to support those who don't actually do something to help suffering workers, top leaders say.

Illinois gov. seeking full term says economy needs new ideas

March 2, 2010

ORLANDO, Fla. (PAI) - Pat Quinn claims he is thinking out of the box. The times - and the economy of both his state and the nation - demand it. And he wishes politicians in Washington...

In key Senate race, Democrats are divided

March 1, 2010 By Rick Nagin

In Ohio, one leading Democrat is seen as having a better chance of winning in November, but the other has more money and is ahead in primary polls.

Labor moves to dump Arkansas senator

March 1, 2010 By John Wojcik

The AFL-CIO will reportedly put "everything we've got" into a primary election challenge against Sen. Blanche Lincoln, a Blue Dog Democrat described as "just terrible for working people."