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New York Democrats May Skip Gay Marriage Vote

Some party leaders suggest it may be wise to wait until 2011 before considering a same-sex marriage measure, in hopes that Democrats can pick up more Senate seats.

Posted Nov 28 2008, 09:07 PM by NYT > Home Page

Filed under: Democratic Party, Paterson, David A, New York State, Law and Legislation, Homosexuality, Marriages

‘Recovery’ Is in; ‘Stimulus’ Is So Seven Months Ago

Democrats are actively trying to retire the word “stimulus” as the descriptor for the multibillion-dollar economic initiative to be considered early next year.

Posted Nov 26 2008, 12:08 AM by NYT > Business

Filed under: Democratic Party, Subprime Mortgage Crisis

Democrats Seek Help for Automakers

Congressional leaders said they were ready to push for emergency assistance in a lame-duck session, setting up one last showdown with President Bush.

Posted Nov 11 2008, 10:45 PM by NYT > NYTimes.com Home

Filed under: United States Economy, Democratic Party, Automobiles, Subprime Mortgage Crisis

Obama Asks Bush to Provide Help for Automakers

President Bush indicated he might support some aid if Democrats accepted a free-trade pact with Colombia, people familiar with the discussion said.

Posted Nov 10 2008, 11:41 PM by NYT > Business

Filed under: United States Economy, Bush, George W, United States Politics and Government, Colombia, Obama, Barack, Democratic Party, Automobiles, General Motors Corp|GM|NYSE, Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (2008)

For South, a Waning Hold on National Politics

The pattern of support for Barack Obama may signify that the South has lost its Election Day significance.

Posted Nov 10 2008, 11:29 PM by NYT > NYTimes.com Home

Filed under: Race, Blacks, United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2008, Obama, Barack, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Election Results, Rural Areas, Southern States (US)

Democrats Likely to Keep Control of State Senate

Two of the four Democrats who had threatened to align themselves with Republicans said they believed the chamber should stay in Democratic hands.

Posted Nov 06 2008, 09:26 PM by NYT > NYTimes.com Home

Filed under: Democratic Party, Politics and Government, New York State, Legislatures and Parliaments, Kruger, Carl, Diaz, Ruben Sr, Smith, Malcolm A, Espada, Pedro Jr

Democrats Vow to Pursue an Aggressive Agenda

Congressional leaders promised to make priorities of the economy, health care, energy and ending the Iraq war.

Posted Nov 06 2008, 12:41 AM by NYT > NYTimes.com Home

Filed under: United States Economy, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Senate, United States Politics and Government, House of Representatives, Democratic Party, Energy and Power, Iraq War (2003- )

Republicans Scrambling to Save Seats in Congress

Congressional Republicans scrambled to save embattled incumbents in an effort to hold down expected Democratic gains in the House and Senate.

Posted Nov 02 2008, 11:56 PM by NYT > NYTimes.com Home

Filed under: Senate, United States Politics and Government, House of Representatives, Democratic Party, Elections, Republican Party, Suburbs

A Psychologist Helps Repackage Democrats’ Message

Democrats trying to escape labels like “liberal” are finding help in a handbook by a professor who was virtually unknown in political circles not long ago.

Posted Oct 30 2008, 12:38 AM by NYT > Health

Filed under: Psychology and Psychologists, Books and Literature, Democratic Party, Politics and Government, Language and Languages, Westen, Drew

End of Battle Centers on Turf Bush Carried

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are spending time in states once solid for the Republican Party, a sign of Mr. McCain’s dire position in the final week.

Posted Oct 26 2008, 09:51 PM by partners.userland.com