We're celebrating Daily Kos' 10th anniversary this week at the Netroots Nation convention. We'll be giving away merchandise all week and closing out the convention with the annual Daily Kos Party. How can you get in on the celebration?
"Like" us on Facebook and check into the Daily Kos Lounge event on Facebook. We’ll be drawing random winners all week from Facebook and Daily Kos commenters. Join the editors of Daily Kos Elections for a Q&A panel on this year's congressional elections today at 3 PM ET at Netroots Nation in Ballroom B at the convention center. We take attendees' questions on any and all downballot races—Senate, House, governor and more. No presentations—just straight to the Q&A! So tune in to hear about what's going on in races all over the country. The livestream will be carried here. Want to make the most of polling data? Here’s your chance to ask polling experts from academia, news and public opinion organizations your questions Saturday June 9, at 3 PM ET at Netroots Nation in Ballroom D at the convention center, and discuss where polling is going, what it can tell us, and what you need to know about parsing the polls. The livestream will be carried here. Check out the Daily Kos Comics panel "The Future of Political Cartooning" at the Community and Exhibit Hall Stage on Saturday from 10:30 AM-11:45 AM, featuring Tom Tomorrow, Jen Sorensen, and Matt Bors. Tom Tomorrow will be signing books and giving away t-shirts after the panel. Join us at a meet and greet featuring Sens. Ben Cardin, Sheldon Whitehouse, and Sherrod Brown on Saturday, June 9, at 12:45-1:30 PM in the Daily Kos Lounge at the Exhibit Hall. Tune in this week for the launch of Daily Kos Radio. Hosts David Waldman (KagroX), Jesse LaGreca, and Armando Llorens will be broadcasting live from the Daily Kos booth in the exhibit hall, discussing all the latest political news and interviews throughout the week. Check the Daily Kos Radio group for more information. And last, but not least, join us Saturday, June 9, for a waterfront block party at The Whiskey Republic, 515 South Water Street. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Daily Kos, we'll party with a DJ, dancing, and a complimentary open bar. Doors open at 9:30 PM. A convention credential or Daily Kos sticker (available at the Daily Kos booth) is required for entry. Space is limited, so come early and stay late! (Must be 18 or older for entry.) Check in on Facebook when you arrive and you’ll be eligible to win free Daily Kos gear! Stay tuned for info on a parade to the party!
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