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Say, did you hear Joe Lieberman is Jewish?

Some of our readers may have found the speeches in Los Angeles confusing. So here is a glossary that may be helpful: Choice—something very, very important to protect. Although working families should never have to choose between things. Fiscal discipline—high taxes. Gun safety— common sense; opposed by powerful interests. Popularity contest—the presidential race shouldn’t be one. Powerful interests—companies that do not win popularity contests; Republicans. Not to be confused with professionals. Professionals—What teachers should be paid like, while keeping the job security of bureaucrats. Tax cuts—a government program that benefits the wealthy. The wealthy— people who benefit from tax cuts; Republicans. Working families—Democratic voters. Any questions?

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Say, did you hear Joe Lieberman is Jewish?

Some of our readers may have found the speeches in Los Angeles confusing. So here is a glossary that may be helpful: Choice—something very, very important to protect. Although working families should never have to choose between things. Fiscal discipline—high taxes. Gun safety— common sense; opposed by powerful interests. Popularity contest—the presidential race shouldn’t be one. Powerful interests—companies that do not win popularity contests; Republicans. Not to be confused with professionals. Professionals—What teachers should be paid like, while keeping the job security of bureaucrats. Tax cuts—a government program that benefits the wealthy. The wealthy— people who benefit from tax cuts; Republicans. Working families—Democratic voters. Any questions?