Category Archives: National Politics

The Fiscal Cliff: What It Is and Isn’t — Podcast December 3, 2012

Posted on December 7, 2012 by William Timberman

The Fiscal Cliff: Tax Rates, Entitlements, and the Republican Clown Show. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson dissect the so-called fiscal cliff. What it is, where it got its name, and what happens if or when we go over it. As … Continue reading →

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Desperately Seeking Scandal — Podcast November 26, 2012

Posted on November 29, 2012 by William Timberman

Desperately Seeking Scandal: Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson discuss the Republican Party’s use of scandal-mongering as a political tool. It doesn’t bother adherents of the Republican right wing if they can’t find a real scandal in Washington, the machinery … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Robin Hood Tax — Podcast November 19, 2012

Posted on November 22, 2012 by William Timberman

Assessing the Robin Hood Tax: Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson look at the proposed Financial Transaction Tax, otherwise known as the Robin Hood Tax, that would levy a 0.5% tax on financial trading transactions. How much revenue would it … Continue reading →

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Assessing The Robin Hood Tax.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

With the so-called “Fiscal Cliff” looming, Democratic Perspective hosts, Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson, examined one of the most promising options for raising revenue – the Financial Transaction Tax (AKA The Robin Hood Tax). The tax is supported by a … Continue reading →

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Lessons From The 2012 Election.

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Not surprisingly, election results were the topic this week on Democratic Perspective. As with most elections, there was good news and bad news. The good news was President Obama’s overwhelming win with 302 electoral votes. The bad news was that … Continue reading →

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Elections 2012: The Good, The Bad, and The Inevitable — Podcast November 12, 2012

Posted on November 14, 2012 by William Timberman

The Vote in 2012: Reviewing the Outcome. Democratic Perspective looks at the results of the 2012 elections. What did they tell us about the current and future state of the electorate in the United States? Whose polls most accurately predicted the outcome? … Continue reading →

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Politics, Politics — Podcast November 5, 2012

Posted on November 9, 2012 by William Timberman

Politics, Politics: Election Eve Thoughts. With Mike Cosentino taking the day-before-election-day off, host Steve Williamson and the rest of the Democratic Perspective editorial crew,  Gary LaMaster, Dick Searle, and Bill Timberman discuss the pros, the cons, the possibilities, the probabilities, and the likely consequences … Continue reading →

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Dr. Richard Carmona – A Lifetime Of Selfless Service.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Democratic Perspective was privileged to host Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for US Senate. His life story is one that should serve as inspiration to all Americans. Carmona was born to Puerto Rican immigrants in New York. As his parents … Continue reading →

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Richard Carmona Interview — Podcast October 22, 2012

Posted on October 25, 2012 by William Timberman

The Meaning of Public Service: Dr. Richard Carmona Discusses His Candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson interview Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Arizona. Dr. Carmona is a decorated … Continue reading →

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The Truth About “Obamacare.”

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Gary LaMaster

Once again, Democratic Perspective visited with Dean Baker, co-founder and co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. This time, the topic was the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). We began by asking about the benefits of … Continue reading →

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