Ken’s List

On June 25, 2010, in Politics, by ken

Click here for a list of candidates I believe are worthy of support.

Contradicting Yourself

On July 29, 2010, in Politics, by ken

Sometimes, pundits make a point that’s just silly. Sometimes, they make a point that contradicts facts and reality. Sometimes, it gets so bad they contradict themselves in the same paper at the same time. Stuart Rothenberg, writing in Roll Call, points out that large Republican gains in the midterms were once not as inevitable as [...]

Jack and Bobby

On July 27, 2010, in Entertainment, by ken

A television show that uses the allure of a future President to put a teenage-drama spin on liberal political themes already expressed in other Thomas Schlamme productions, such as The West Wing and Studio 60.

Polling Idiocy

On July 27, 2010, in Politics, by ken

According to a local New Mexico news station, a congressman trails his opponent, 51%-45%. However, the way report that polling is a little idiotic.

Working for Congress Is Hardly Worth It

On July 13, 2010, in Beltway Living, Politics, by ken

As insular as DC can be to outsiders, those who criticize Hill staffers have no idea that Capitol Hill is one of the hardest places to find work. And for the lucky few, it’s also one of the stingiest employers in the country.

News Digest: July 2010

On July 12, 2010, in Politics, by ken

All the news that is fit to print may not all be worth commenting on, but are still worth noting. Hence, the first of many “news digests”.

Jefferson’s Revolution

On July 4, 2010, in Politics, by ken

In 234 years, our declaration for independence has been celebrated – and misinterpreted – by activists of all political stripes.

Where Are Obama’s Aspirations?

On June 29, 2010, in Politics, by ken

I share in Kevin Drum’s Obama Schizophrenia, but I’ve had it for quite a long time.

The Kos/R2K Scandal

On June 29, 2010, in Politics, by ken

After Strategy Vision’s collapse under scrutiny, the reputable Research 2000 firm is under fire after an analysis reveals a high degree of improbablility associated with their results.

UMW faces pension shortfall

On June 29, 2010, in Beltway Living, by ken

Congressman Rahall, with the support of union and management, has introduced legislation to provide funding for the UMW pension trust I work for.

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