Once in a generation...

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Sunday October 18, 2009 · 9:57 PM PDT

2009/10/18 · 21:57

A robust public option will change national electoral politics for at least twenty years if Democrats decide to govern. Given past history, we should be able to sustain a multi-decade mandate in Washington if we deliver substantial health care reform that includes a public option available to all Americans. Failing to deliver or passing a weak health care reform plan will doom Democrats for years.

AllenB101

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Monday October 06, 2008 · 1:31 PM PDT

2008/10/06 · 13:31

I wanted to post a story about my voting experience in Dayton, Ohio, as early voting wraps up. On a whim, I decided to pull the trigger on voting today after class after discovering that I did not need an Ohio driver's license. I just moved to Dayton to start law school this fall and had not had an opportunity to register or obtain a new license.

More on the flip...

Update: Today is the last day to register and vote early in one big swoop. You can still vote early.

AllenB101

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Monday January 07, 2008 · 7:57 PM PST

2008/01/07 · 19:57

Tom Cruise as Joel Goodsen:

The dream is always the same. Instead of going home, I go to the neighbors'. I ring, but nobody answers. The door is open, so I go inside. I'm looking around for the people, but nobody seems to be there. And then I hear the shower running, so I go upstairs to see what's what. Then I see her; this... girl, this incredible girl. I mean, what she's doing there I don't know, because she doesn't live there... but it's a dream, so I go with it. "Who's there?" she says. "Joel," I say. "What are you doing here?" "I don't know what I'm doing here; what are you doing here?" "I'm taking a shower," she says. Then I give her: "You want me to go?" "No," she says; "I want you to wash my back." So now, I'm gettin' enthusiastic about this dream. So I go to her, but she's hard to find through all the steam and stuff; I keep losing her. Finally I get to the door... and I... find myself in a room full of kids taking their college boards. I'm over three hours late; I've got two minutes to take the whole test. I've... just made a terrible mistake. I'll never get to college. My life is ruined.

(IMDB)

How does this apply to Barack Obama's candidacy? More on the flip.

AllenB101

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Tuesday December 11, 2007 · 4:32 PM PST

2007/12/11 · 16:32

Please use this as an openthread to discuss tonight's special election results. The VA-1 election results can be found here. The OH-5 results can be found here.

AllenB101

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Thursday May 31, 2007 · 5:00 PM PDT

2007/05/31 · 17:00

This is a first in a series of diaries that will examine Fred Thompson's legislative action in the US Senate.

[John McLaughlin's voice's]

Issue One: Private Accounts

Former Senator Fred(dy) Thompson advocates establishing private accounts to fund future Social Security liabilities. In 1998, Freddy cosponsored the 21st Century Retirement Act introduced by Senator Gregg.

(More on the flip)

AllenB101

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Saturday September 23, 2006 · 9:04 AM PDT

2006/09/23 · 09:04

An amendment to the defense appropriations bill was gutted in conference this week. The Vitter amendment in its original form would have stopped US Customs from seizing all Rx drugs from crossing our northern border. This includes mail-order and internet prescribed drugs.

BREAKING: Ney to Plead Guilty

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Thursday September 14, 2006 · 8:45 PM PDT

2006/09/14 · 20:45

MSNBC.COM has a story up on the front page announcing the inevitable: jail time for Mr. Ney. However, he's taking the "moral" highway by admitting his guilt.

WASHINGTON - Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday to at least one criminal charge in an election-year congressional corruption investigation, Republican officials said Thursday night.

New Time Article Gets It Wrong

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Wednesday August 09, 2006 · 2:33 PM PDT

2006/08/09 · 14:33

Mike Allen at Time Magazine writes today that Democrats have handed GOoPers a wedge issue for the Fall. The core issue, according to Mike Allen:

...the Democrats' rejection of a sensible, moralistic centrist has handed the GOP a weapon that could have vast ramifications for both the midterm elections of '06 and the big dance of '08.

Ugh, the MSM is already chewing up the GOP's talking points. More on the flip... Read More

Special Election: VA-33 State Senate

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Tuesday January 17, 2006 · 5:21 PM PST

2006/01/17 · 17:21

Calling on all kossacks and citizens in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties in Virginia! A special election for a vacated state senate is fast approaching. We need you! Read More

How to get a job on the Hill, or off it!

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Sunday October 02, 2005 · 8:26 PM PDT

2005/10/02 · 20:26

After working for a municipality in the DC-area, namely Loudoun County, I've finally decided to search for a job on, or off, Capital Hill. My job in the recreation field was only a means to secure myself economically while I ponder what I wanted to do. After more than two years, I want out!

Its hard getting a job on the Hill, period. I'm convinced that its about who you know or what your parents do. I've unsuccessfully tried to work for a progressive organization, policymaker, or firm for a few months. I'm now asking help from you all for guidance and professional advice. I don't want to work for a Republican, but I might have to being from Virginia. My congressman is Frank Wolf, a rank-and-file Republican who rarely deviates from the Republican platform. Someone please tell me I don't have to make his coffee every morning...

Thank you in advance to those who post with advice. It is greatly appreciated.

Wash Times: Bush risks losing leadership

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Friday September 02, 2005 · 6:00 AM PDT

2005/09/02 · 06:00

I couldn't believe my eyes when I read what the Washington T** wrote in an editorial today!

More below the fold. Read More

CONCERT ALERT: Rude Buddha opens DC101 Chili Cookoff

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Wednesday May 11, 2005 · 7:45 PM PDT

2005/05/11 · 19:45

My brother's band, Rude Buddha, will be opening up the Chili Cookoff this Saturday in Washington, D.C. Aside from being a great local band that has just moved onto the Emergenza stage at the 9:30 club and to the Vans Warped Tour in Virginia Beach, they are playing for a concert that benefits the National Kidney foundation.

Those of you in the DC-area should plan on attending and those who can't make the concert, you can listen to their music (for free, or buy a CD if you like) on www.rudebuddha.com If you like Sublime, you'll like Rude Buddha.

If this diary breaks any rules, I'm sorry. However, my brother's band has worked very hard to get where they're headed and I wanted to get their music out there!

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My tale of early voting in Ohio

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Special Elections Results: What do you know/hear?

Nightmare on Penn. Ave: Freddy Supported Private Accounts

Canadian Drugs: You want 'em, come and get 'em

BREAKING: Ney to Plead Guilty

New Time Article Gets It Wrong

Special Election: VA-33 State Senate

How to get a job on the Hill, or off it!

Wash Times: Bush risks losing leadership

CONCERT ALERT: Rude Buddha opens DC101 Chili Cookoff