OpenLeft

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OpenLeft is a political blog founded July 9, 2007 by Matt Stoller and Chris Bowers, originally of MyDD. It also includes Mike Lux, a former official in the Clinton's White House [1] [2]. Covering political and social issues from a progressive standpoint, it has spearheaded a number of causes, including focusing attention and criticism on the so-called Blue Dog Democrats [3] and supporting net neutrality [4]. The website's campaign has garnered criticism from a number of Democrats, including Brian Baird [5].

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[edit] Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq

Matt Stoller has endorsed and helped create the Responsible Plan to End the War in Iraq[6], a policy plan designed for progressive/liberal Democratic congressional challengers (or incumbents) to endorse and point to as their "plan" for Iraq. The plan has several high profile military endorsers including retired General Paul Eaton[7][8].

[edit] Obama's Vice-President

Chris Bowers post[9] speculating and analyzing how and who Barack Obama should pick for his Vice-Presidential nominee generated significant interest for naming Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown as a strong candidate[10].

[edit] Collaborative Legislation Writing with Senator Durbin

In July of 2007, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) visited Openleft to seek input into draft broadband legislation in the US Senate[11]. The effort garnered notice for the unique approach and rare coordination between senior lawmakers and bloggers[12].

[edit] List of Regular Contributors

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