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The "Conservative" Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand?

The New York Democrat's voting record is safely left-of-center, but she's never been liberal enough to suit the Times.

Zernike Lauds "Charismatic," "Inspiring Speaker" Dem. Tim Kaine

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, a potential Obama running mate gets typically warm, almost heroic, treatment.

Few "Democrat" Labels for Disgraced Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick

Even though Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is Vice President of the National Conference of Democratic Mayors, the Times has been reluctant to label him a Democrat.

NYT: Hopes for Iraq "Dim" and "Grim" - Other Outlets Takes More Mixed View

From Mark Mazzetti's lead story: "The assessment, known as a National Intelligence Estimate, casts strong doubts on the viability of the Bush administration strategy in Iraq.

Times Tells Ralph Nader: Don't Dare Hurt the Democrats Again

The Times' message to Ralph Nader: Stick to your "consumer advocacy" and don't hurt Democratic presidential prospects like you did with Gore in 2000.

"To Dismay of Some [Democrats]," Florida Cutting Taxes

A Times story buries the liberal groups that are truly dismayed by proposed property tax cuts: "...counties, cities, teachers unions and Democrats..."

Finally: "Civil War" Among Palestinians As Well As in Iraq

After a month of the euphemistic phrase "factional fighting," the Times finally suggests "civil war" may be taking place in the Gaza Strip.

Soft Treatment for Australia's Al Qaeda Detainee

Was Australian David Hicks, who pled guilty to providing material support to a terorrist organization, just "another Westerner in search of meaning"?

Democrats Seeking "Middle Ground"?

But the Times' idea of "governing from the center" includes minimum-wage hikes and increasing education aid.

Incoming Democrats Break Pledge - the Times Snores

The Times glosses over the Democratic Party's broken pledges in favor of "Pelosi-palooza."
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