Drinking Liberally 7/20
July 19, 2006
It’s time for Liberals to gather for the epicurian ritual of Drinking Liberally. As always, Drinking Liberally will be held at The Shanty on 9th Street at 4th Avenue downtown by the underpass. We kick off at 6pm. This week State Representative Ted Downing will be joining us. Ted has worked hard to put a
Pederson and Kyl July Polling
July 19, 2006
The latest SurveyUSA poll (whose methodologies I find to be somewhat low quality) has released the latest in a series of polls on the Pederson/Kyl race. The poll shows Kyl at 52% and Pederson at 40% with the balance undecided. What is most important about this poll is the trend line in the race that
Obama, Franken, and Dessert in the Desert
July 19, 2006
Signup up now to attend a MoveOn.org Dessert House Party. There will be desserts (just and otherwise) served and a teleconference with Al Franken and Senator Barrak Obama. Find out what you can do to help ensure a Democratic majority in Congress next year.
Gregoire Follows Janet’s Lead, Sends Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez $50 Million Bill
July 19, 2006
Link: Gregoire sends Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez $50 million bill. Wahington Governor Christine Gregoire followed Janet’s example in holding the Federal government accountable for its promise to reimburse states for the cost of housing criminals who are also NAFTA refugees in state prisons. Next up: Arnie has also promised to take action on this issue.
Patty Weiss Gets Creative
July 18, 2006
Patty Weiss’ campaign found an new way to make those increasingly dreary campaign e-mails interesting again. Rather than fancier formatting and interactive gew-gaws, she went the opposite direction with a hand-drawn cartoon note from her father. The total effect is little hokey, but it’s also very sweet, personal, and genuine. This is the sort of
July Quarterly Reports in AZ CD 8 race
July 18, 2006
Not all of the FEC filings are in, but enough are to be able to report a few interesting facts. Latas’ report is still unretrievable. Huffman’s was finally processed and reviewable on July 20th. Patty Weiss brought in $134,589.14 this quarter, giving her a grand total of $308,308.14. Expenditures of $130K left her with $175K
Kolbe Winds Down
July 17, 2006
Jim Kolbe, Sen. Goldwater’s page, age 15 Out of idle curiousity I found myself looking over Jimmy Kolbe’s campaign finance disclosures. He’s winding up a career of public service and disposing of a considerable war chest that never got used on a final campaign. One of things that a pol does in these cases is
Unseen Al Gore Campaign video
July 17, 2006
Al Gore at home, like you’ve never seen him. Documentary short film by Spike Jones.
