…that’s 15 failures out of 18 benchmarks in the Iraq War - but hey, it’s still 15 out of 18….
For a while now I’ve been thinking there’s a certain genius to So-Called “Austin Mayor” being interested in (and blogging) both politics and comics. I think it probably helps make the political blogging better because of the mental atmosphere (or whatever you would call it).
Take the observation for what it’s worth.
We’re having a Campaign Kickoff fundraiser September 6th at the Two-Nine Martini Bar in downtown Naperville from 7-9 PM that should be a lot of fun! We expect Democratic officeholders, congressional and local candidates - so it’s a great way to meet ‘em. Join us!
Thursday, September 6, 2007 - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Two-Nine […]
As a follow-up to yesterday’s low wage blog entry, today’s New York Times cites 2006 Census figures that paint the low-wage picture - three consecutive years of declining average American wages, household income still below 2001’s figures, and an increase of 2.2 million uninsured Americans to total 47 million who lack health insurance (the numbers […]
From today’s New York Times in Appleton, WI, where going to see your kid play basketball at an away game can lead you to losing your kids.
Recently this explanation from James Livingston, a history professor I should have taken at Rutgers.
[Hat tip John Judis.]
Kevin gives the surge failing marks - or, to be fair, maybe it’s just the entire enterprise in Iraq.
Missed posting about the first one last night (it featured Hillary Clinton, Duncan Hunter and Mike Huckabee) - but if you get a chance take a look at the second one tonight with John Edwards and Dennis Kucinich. The candidate conversations are moderated by Erin Moriarty of CBS News - and you can check […]
From today’s Chicago Tribune - CHAOS - Republican Jim Oberweis announces he’s entering the 14th Congressional race. Could it be he’s beat them with that rolled up speech before?
I’m playing some catch-up here. Recently-elected Naperville City Councilman Darlene Senger is the latest Republican to throw her hat in the race for retiring Illinois State House member Joe Dunn’s seat. Dunn joins at least five other GOP House Members who have decided to retire this year.
Darlene Senger enters a race […]
Dan Johnson-Weinberger knows Illinois progressive politics through involvement as an activist, blogger, lobbyist and staffer. Locally in DuPage he has acted as an attorney (sometimes pro-bono) for candidates and the DuPage County Democrats. Dan’s putting on a half-day workshop September 21 on How to “Develop An Ask” - taking an organization’s mission and […]
