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I would rather a pro-space advocate like Worden be the next Air Force chief of staff, as opposed to what we would have with Gration, et al. This would also keep Obama's anti-war base while keeping blue-dog democrats happy.
Bill Nelson Continues To Block NASA Administrator Nominees - NASA Watch 2009
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Bush always took heat because you couldn't tell if he was a liberal Republican or a blue-dog Democrat.
Frank slams Obama for 'big mistake' on Defense of Marriage Act (updated) 2009
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You have liberal Democrats, blue-dog Democrats, people who work for conservative Republicans.
'Pink Hill Mafia' injects color into Capitol Hill's dull listserv culture Jason Horowitz 2010
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However, I will note that my Rep is a committed blue-dog democrat who has voted no on all health related legislation for the last couple of years, including S-Chip.
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Because with Republicans and blue-dog deficit hawks gaining ground after November 2, the chance of boosting the economy with an "infrastructure bank," another big spending package, or even a big round of middle-class tax cuts is roughly nil.
Robert Reich: The Emerging Anti-Trade Coalition, and Its Dangers Robert Reich 2010
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Another CNN report on this site says the blue-dog democrats are essentially the obstructionist's by wanting a health-care bill w/o public option. poor obama.
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Because with Republicans and blue-dog deficit hawks gaining ground after November 2, the chance of boosting the economy with an "infrastructure bank," another big spending package, or even a big round of middle-class tax cuts is roughly nil.
Robert Reich: The Emerging Anti-Trade Coalition, and Its Dangers Robert Reich 2010
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In the U.S., they are called ‘moderate’ or ‘blue-dog democrats’ or even ‘fiscally conservative’ [even if the regulations would be more fiscally responsive].
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One blue-dog (Bayh) quits and another (Brad Ellsworth) steps up in his place.
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Because with Republicans and blue-dog deficit hawks gaining ground after November 2, the chance of boosting the economy with an "infrastructure bank," another big spending package, or even a big round of middle-class tax cuts is roughly nil.
Robert Reich: The Emerging Anti-Trade Coalition, and Its Dangers Robert Reich 2010
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