The DCCC has sent out a fundraising pitch I made for them. You can read it there.
I encourage people to give to a variety of candidates and organizations, there's no "right place" to give. But, as I explain in the pitch (hopefully well enough), the DCC C is in a position to really do what no other organization can at this point in the election cycle, given campaign finance laws and their institutional mandate. They're the real strategic players in this game, figuring out where and when to drop money and support into races. House races can change quickly, if a mini-scandal bubbles up or an attack ad manages to have impact. Every candidate's fundraising and media buys are basically public knowledge, but the DCCC gets to make the surprise attacks (and respond to surprise attacks from the other side), dropping an extra few hundred grand into a race at a critical moment.
And, for people who hate spam - it was their email list, I have nothing to do with it. If I didn't make the pitch, then someone else would have...
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Who Won?
Last night CNN pulled down their post-debate poll, probably because Edwards was crushing Cheney. They just put it back up -- have at it.
...hit the Toledo Blade too.
...hit the Toledo Blade too.
DeLay
Kos informs us that even Judicial Watch is gunning for DeLay now.
I suggest everyone click through the ad to the right, or click this link, and do what it says, including calling the Chairman of the Ethics Committee at:
202-225-4422
and tell his office that the reputation of the House of Representatives requires the appointment of an outside counsel to investigate DeLay.
I suggest everyone click through the ad to the right, or click this link, and do what it says, including calling the Chairman of the Ethics Committee at:
202-225-4422
and tell his office that the reputation of the House of Representatives requires the appointment of an outside counsel to investigate DeLay.
Big Pharma
Court rules Limbaugh's medical records were seized appropriately. breaking...
Haha. Just rewound the Tivo. Daryn Kagan:
"We have some breaking news out of Florida, and for that we go over to my colleague Kyra Phillips...Apparently, my boyfriend's in trouble!"
Okay, she didn't say that last part.
Haha. Just rewound the Tivo. Daryn Kagan:
"We have some breaking news out of Florida, and for that we go over to my colleague Kyra Phillips...Apparently, my boyfriend's in trouble!"
Okay, she didn't say that last part.
With the Sound Off
I'm watching Bush's speech with the sound off (too early to actually handle listening to it). But, he looks like he's losing it. His normal cocky swagger is boosted up a few notches, and he look like a drunk little guy who got a bit too lippy in a bar, picked a fight, and he's trying to hold onto those last few moments of self-respect before he gets his ass kicked out in the parking lot.
Mary on Stage
John's right - it doesn't win him any bonus points, but it was gratifying that Cheney's daughter Mary came on stage with her partner after the debate.
Cheney -- LIIIIIAAAAARRRR
Edwards' hometown newspaper:
...Look, a mention in a weekly paper that isn't in his "hometown" does not qualify as his "hometown newspaper". If he'd said, "one newspaper in your home state," it would have been a stretch,* but not a lie. As said, it's a lie.
*Why I mean it would be a stretch is that if Kerry and Bush were debating in Philadelphia, I don't think it would be appropriate for Kerry to say "Your policies have been so disastrous that one Philadelphia paper has said that people who vote for you will burn in hell." Now, that would be true, as the Philadelphia Weekly has said just that, but still a stretch in that for most people across the country they'd be imagining that it was the daily newspaper which wrote it, and not some irreverent weekly.
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CHENEY: "Your hometown newspaper has taken to calling you Senator Gone." (An archive search finds no such reference in The News & Observer.
...Look, a mention in a weekly paper that isn't in his "hometown" does not qualify as his "hometown newspaper". If he'd said, "one newspaper in your home state," it would have been a stretch,* but not a lie. As said, it's a lie.
*Why I mean it would be a stretch is that if Kerry and Bush were debating in Philadelphia, I don't think it would be appropriate for Kerry to say "Your policies have been so disastrous that one Philadelphia paper has said that people who vote for you will burn in hell." Now, that would be true, as the Philadelphia Weekly has said just that, but still a stretch in that for most people across the country they'd be imagining that it was the daily newspaper which wrote it, and not some irreverent weekly.
Fuck You FCC
Stern press release:
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NEW YORK - October 6, 2004 - “King of All Media” Howard Stern and SIRIUS (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today an epic agreement whereby Stern will move to SIRIUS beginning January 1, 2006. SIRIUS is the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country.
The world-renowned Stern is credited with revolutionizing the talk radio format. He is the No. 1 national radio host among males 18-49 years of age and ranks No. 1 in many of the 46 major markets where his show is broadcast, including New York and Los Angeles.
“It has been my dream to have the top-rated show in radio since I was five years old,” said Stern. “SIRIUS - the future of radio - will take this dream to a whole new level as I bring my fans my show my way. It will be the best radio they will ever hear.”
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
Polls to Hit
Newsday: http://www.newsday.com (Look for "Poll: Rate the candidates")
Akron Beacon-Journal: http://www.ohio.com/
Pittsburgchannel
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/index.html
Houston Chronicle: Houston Chronicle
www.sun-sentinel.com
FoxNews: http://www.foxnews.com
Hardball
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004
http://www.kyw.com/
LA Times
The cowards at CNN appear to have changed their poll question.
Cheney Lied
Claimed he'd never met Edwards. LIIIIAAAAAAARRRRRR. February, 2001:
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Congressman Wamp, Senator Edwards, friends from across America, and distinguished visitors to our country from all over the world: Lynne and I are honored to be with you all this morning.
Coward
I think the biggest surprise tonight was how Cheney didn't respond to Edwards'criticisms on so many issues, even when he had a chance.
Hear the Spin
Make sure to have your questions ready!
Chat with Ken Mehlman at 10:45
Dial in number: (800) 474-8920
Password: Grassroots
Main Conf. Password: Cleveland
Chat with Ken Mehlman at 10:45
Dial in number: (800) 474-8920
Password: Grassroots
Main Conf. Password: Cleveland
Polls
Ones in bold are definitely live:
Newsday: http://www.newsday.com (Look for "Poll: Rate the candidates")
Akron Beacon-Journal: http://www.ohio.com/
Pittsburgchannel
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/index.html
Houston Chronicle: Houston Chronicle
www.sun-sentinel.com
FoxNews: http://www.foxnews.com
Hardball
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004
http://www.kyw.com/
LA Times
There are more down below, but I'm pretty sure all these are up.
Newsday: http://www.newsday.com (Look for "Poll: Rate the candidates")
Akron Beacon-Journal: http://www.ohio.com/
Pittsburgchannel
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/index.html
Houston Chronicle: Houston Chronicle
www.sun-sentinel.com
FoxNews: http://www.foxnews.com
Hardball
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004
http://www.kyw.com/
LA Times
There are more down below, but I'm pretty sure all these are up.
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