Category Archives: Politics

Dispatch From Virginia (Really)

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Mash

Hello from Virginia. Yes, the "real" Virginia. To be sure, I drove to my local post office in Chantilly, Virginia to confirm that my mail would still get through if you added ",VA" behind the city name on my mailing … Continue reading →

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100,000 Show Up In The Show Me State

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Mash

[Via Muzikal203 on DailyKos] Missouri has become a battleground state and is now trending toward Barack Obama. Today’s huge crowd in St. Louis, Obama’s biggest draw in the United States, demonstrates the enthusiasm that is likely to flip the state … Continue reading →

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Some Notable Endorsements For Barack Obama

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Mash

Today Barack Obama received some major newspaper endorsements. He was endorsed by The Washington Post, The Lost Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and The Denver Post. Both the conservative Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times had never before endorsed a Democrat for … Continue reading →

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I Hate Plumbers

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Mash

I hate plumbers. John McCain says plumbers make over a quarter million dollars a year. I have no sympathy for Joe or any other big earner plumber who may see their taxes go up. I say, it’s about time that … Continue reading →

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Debate Reactions

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Mash

CBS News poll of uncommitted voters who watched the debate: Who won the debate? Obama 53%, McCain 22% CNN poll of debate watchers: Who did the best job in the debate? Obama 58%, McCain 31%      

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