Eric Kleefeld
- : Eric Kleefeld graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004 with a degree in political science. He has been with TPM since 2006. He grew up in West Orange, New Jersey, and currently resides in New York City.
Yet Another Republican Has Pushed China-Cuba Oil Myth
This one slipped our attention at first, but it turns there was yet another Republican who continued to push the China-Cuba Oil Myth even after Dick Cheney retracted it: Rep. Mike Rogers of Alabama. By our count, this makes 12...more »
Posted on July 4, 2008 12:19 PM
Israel closes Gaza crossings in response to rocket
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Posted on July 4, 2008 11:35 AM
Jesse Helms Dies, Age 86
The iconic conservative from North Carolina, who gladly courted controversy during his 30 years of Senate service, has died at age 86.Helms: "I Did Not Advocate Segregation, And I Did Not Advocate Aggravation."...more »
Posted on July 4, 2008 11:04 AM
Former U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86
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Posted on July 4, 2008 10:51 AM
Senator asks if nation's drivers should slow down
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Posted on July 4, 2008 10:31 AM
Freed US hostages, families reuniting in Texas
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Posted on July 4, 2008 10:24 AM
Auction house seeks to sell Rosa Parks collection
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Posted on July 4, 2008 10:08 AM
Auction house seeks to sell Rosa Parks collection
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Posted on July 4, 2008 10:08 AM
McCain, GOP Struggling To Define Obama
Poll: Nearly Same Number See McCain And Obama As Flip-Floppers...more »
Posted on July 4, 2008 9:55 AM
Report: Obama Camp Considering Football Stadium For Acceptance Speech
The Associated Press is reporting tonight that the Obama campaign is considering a novel idea for staging his acceptance speech at the convention: Don't actually give it at the convention, but at a much larger venue in Denver. Instead of...more »
Posted on July 3, 2008 11:59 PM
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Thanks for spotting that. I've fixed it.
Posted at July 3, 2008 10:19 AM in response to Poll: Obama Leading In Red State Of Montana
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I'd add that that the government has always cooperated with private religious groups — they have infrastructure in place, a lot of eager and willing volunteers and staff.
The distinction with Bush is that he basically scrapped all the anti-discrimination clauses and rules against them actively proselytizing. If Obama rolls that back, it's a big improvement in the status quo.
Posted at July 1, 2008 9:29 AM in response to Election Central Morning Roundup
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I fixed it. Thanks.
Posted at June 30, 2008 9:07 PM in response to Two More Republicans Push China-Cuba Oil Myth
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That would be like attacking a candidate in Wisconsin for being in the dairy business.
Posted at June 26, 2008 5:55 PM in response to Polls: Dems Running Strong In Multiple Senate Races
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The only pollster to get Missouri right was Zogby. He gave Obama a two-point lead the day of the primary.
This was the same day he gave Obama a double-digit lead in California. So that little disaster quite understandably overshadowed his polling success in Missouri.
Posted at June 25, 2008 4:18 PM in response to Poll: McCain Takes Seven-Point Lead In Missouri
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I think you owe Pat Buchanan an apology.
Posted at June 25, 2008 11:16 AM in response to Nader To Obama: You Want To Talk White?
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It will indeed be a daily feature. We used to do these until fall of last year, and we've now decided to bring them back.
Posted at June 20, 2008 9:36 AM in response to Election Central Morning Roundup
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Thanks for spotting it. Fixed.
Posted at June 20, 2008 9:11 AM in response to Election Central Morning Roundup
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I was the one who listened in on the call. At this exact moment the identities of the other callers escape me — I was too busy taking notes from what Kerry was saying.
We should have the audio posted soon.
Posted at June 19, 2008 3:27 PM in response to John Kerry: Obama's Public Financing Decision Will Enable Him To Avoid My Fate
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In most states, yes.
In my native New Jersey, where politicians are unpopular as a rule, it's more like 40%. If the incumbent goes below that, he might be in real trouble.
Posted at June 17, 2008 5:51 PM in response to Poll: Senate GOP Leader Barely Ahead In Re-Election Race
