Senate Democrats have voted to keep Sen. Joe Lieberman as chairman of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. Lieberman will loose his position on the Environment and Public Works Committee. Sen. Harry Reid spoke to the press following a vote by the Democratic Caucus. “This was not a time…

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Protesters gathered at an East Texas courthouse to rally against a justice system that they say is racist. Protesters sought to bring attention to the death of Brandon McClelland who was killed by being run over and dragged underneath a truck. McClellan’s death was originally classified as a hit and…

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Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman talked with Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine about the government’s financial rescue plan. “The more details emerge, the clearer it becomes that Washington’s handling of the Wall Street bailout is not merely incompetent. It is borderline criminal,” said Klein Democracy Now! has a full…

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Hardball’s Chris Matthews talks with Vanity Fair columnist Christopher Hitchens and Time Magazine’s Peter Beinart about the consideration of Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State. This video is from MSNBC’s Hardball, broadcast Nov. 17, 2008. Download video via RawReplay.com…

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Fox News’ senior legal analyst Andrew Napolitano told Gretchen Carlson and Brian Kilmeade that President Bush would not be able to issue a blanket pardon for individuals involved in torture. “You can’t pardon someone without naming who it is,” said Napolitano. Napolitano doesn’t believe that Bush is likely to pardon…

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Constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley talks about how Barack Obama will respond to the possibility of President Bush pardoning everyone involved in interrogation, torture and rendition policies during his administration. This video is from MSNBC’s Countdown, broadcast Nov. 17, 2008. Download video via RawReplay.com…

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The New York Times reports Obama has already met with Sen. Hillary Clinton about being secretary of state. Obama also met with Sen. John McCain. Is reaching out to former rivals a good idea? Guest host Arianna Huffington is joined by Bill Maher, host of the HBO show “Real Time…

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More than 100 retired generals and admirals released a statement calling for the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell,” according to CNN’s Jamie McIntyre. The retired military brass want gays to be able to serve openly in the military. Barack Obama supports the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” but…

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CNN’s Rick Sanchez reported on a church marquee that reads “America we have a Muslim president. This is a sin against the Lord.” Mark Holick is pastor of The Spirit One Christian Center in Wichita, Kansas where the sign is being displayed. Holick told KSNW, “The main point of the…

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WASHINGTON (AFP) – US liberal icon Edward Kennedy, who is battling brain cancer, was back at work in the Senate on Monday for the first time since July, vowing to fight for healthcare reform. Kennedy, 76, showed up for work as the chamber opened for a “lame duck” session to…

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