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Monday November 20, 2006 · 6:38 PM PST

2006/11/20 · 18:38

This diary is a call out to all Montanan Kossacks. If you live in Montana, our organization wants to hear from you! We're putting on a YearlyKos type conference for the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana) in January 2007 to be held in Olympia, Washington and we would like to extend you invitations.

If you're in Montana, please contact us now. Just send an email to feedback AT nwprogressive DOT org saying you're interested and we'll make sure you receive additional information as our plans develop. Please contact us even if you're not sure whether you want to or can come. All you have to be is interested. And please also send word to any fellow progressive/liberal Montanan bloggers you know who may not see this message.

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WaPo Misses Boat, Cheers Lieberman Indy Bid

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Thursday August 10, 2006 · 12:20 AM PDT

2006/08/10 · 00:20

Are you surprised? I'm not:

Mr. Lieberman's Choice
He would be the better senator. That's why staying in the race is the right move.
Thursday, August 10, 2006; Page A22
CONNECTICUT Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman's decision to move forward with an independent candidacy after his loss in the Democratic primary is a controversial choice but in this circumstance the correct one. The leaders of Mr. Lieberman's party lined up yesterday to endorse Ned Lamont, the political newcomer who rode a wave of antiwar fervor to upset the incumbent senator. That's not surprising: After all, Democratic voters selected Mr. Lamont to represent them. And as weak a competitor as the Republican candidate, Alan Schlesinger, may be, those leaders have to worry that Mr. Lamont and Mr. Lieberman would split the vote and make way for Mr. Schlesinger or a replacement. (The state's popular Republican governor, M. Jodi Rell, has called on Mr. Schlesinger to step aside.)

The Washington Post Editorial Board is useless, clueless, and purposeless, as usual. Read More

WA-Sen News: Mark Wilson to Endorse Maria Cantwell

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Saturday July 08, 2006 · 4:14 PM PDT

2006/07/08 · 16:14

NPI's Official Blog is reporting news of a very interesting development in the Washington U.S. Senate race:

In a sign of Democratic unity, Mark Wilson will tomorrow officially endorse Maria Cantwell and announce his intention to campaign for the Senator full time, NPI has learned.
The news, which may come as a surprise to many in the state's political circles, is a great sign that the State Democratic Party is quite healthy going into the 2006 midterm elections. While we Democrats prize dissent and the freedom to speak our minds, we also know how important it is to be united.
We can't win and become the majority party in Washington D.C. if we are fractured and splintered. Mark Wilson knows that the Bush administration and its cronies in Congress are slowly wreaking havoc on this country.
It is absolutely critical in 2006 that we mount the strongest effort possible to win back control of the Congress. And we can't do that if we're not united.

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WA State Democratic Convention Underway

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Friday June 02, 2006 · 4:22 PM PDT

2006/06/02 · 16:22

A note to Evergreen State Kossacks: Washington State Democrats are meeting today and tomorrow in Yakima, Washington, for the 2006 State Democratic Convention. Our executive director is there "liveblogging" the festivities, so if you want to follow the convention, check our Official Blog regularly today and tomorrow for frequent posts.

There's a lot happening at the convention this year.

Here's one of his latest updates:

According to the Credentials Committee Chair for the State Democratic Convention, over 50% of delegates elected to the state convention from the legislative district caucuses back in April have already signed in and registered, as of 2 PM.
That's pretty amazing, considering it's still very early and registration has only been open since 9 AM earlier today. There should be even more delegates arriving tomorrow morning. And this convention is in a midterm year, not a pesidential election year.
What does this mean? It means Democrats are energized and inspired to take back our country this year and work for change. That's a very encouraging sign.

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Wednesday March 29, 2006 · 3:17 PM PST

2006/03/29 · 15:17

I got an email today from the DNC urging me to contribute to help print literature and put it in the hands of voters. The email is below the fold, I am sure many of you have received it also or are just getting it.

The email included a graphic showing a doorhanger illuminating the "Democratic Vision" (image to your left, click for full size).

I don't know who thought this up, but it's a great idea! I would just love to go hang these things around my precinct RIGHT NOW.

Last week somebody outlined for me the apparent DCCC and DSCC plan for winning the midterms. I was asking my friend why the Dems weren't lining up behind Feingold's censure resolution and speaking out loudly against the GOP.

"Oh," he said. "Well, the Republicans are imploding right now and they (DCCC + DSCC) want that to continue. We have to allow that happen and not give them something to attack."

"But don't worry," he continued. "They'll go on the offensive like 8 weeks before Election Day when they roll out a major offensive like the Contract for America."

I don't know about you, but I think that's ridiculous.
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WTF? Jon Stewart makes absurd comment

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Thursday January 26, 2006 · 11:42 PM PST

2006/01/26 · 23:42

So I'm reluctantly watching the Daily Show tonight, but to my surprise the first segment ends up being really funny - at least, at first. The first segment was about the Palestinian elections (in which Hamas triumphed).

Toward the end of the segment Stewart was making a comparison between us and the Palestinians. He noted that the Palestinian government had become incredibly corrupt (like the current administration) and that led to an election in which the corrupt incumbents were turned out.

Stewart then turned and said something along the lines of, "Now, who could possibly be more unappealing than Hamas?" A graphic went up depicting Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, and a couple of other Democrats. I didn't see it for long - it looked like Kerry had something on his face.

The audience groaned. Some booed.

Stewart reacted defensively: "What? It's the truth and you know it."

WTF? I stopped laughing immediately. I almost dropped the bowl of cereal I was eating. I was pissed. I still am.

It's perhaps the stupidest thing I've heard Stewart ever say. It totally ruined what would have been an otherwise great segment. Read More

Daily Show Isn't So Entertaining These Days

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Monday January 23, 2006 · 11:37 PM PST

2006/01/23 · 23:37

I don't know about you all, but the Daily Show has become less and less entertaining over the last few weeks.

Sure, it's still got its high points.

But I'm getting tired of Stewart (who I once thought was supposed to be "liberal") having conservative guests on and going fairly easy on them.

I'm also sick of the attacks on Reid and Pelosi. Watch the Daily Show and you get the idea that Democratic leaders are stupid buffoons who don't communicate well. Watch actual footage from C-SPAN or CNN that hasn't been ripped out context and you get a different idea.

In my view Stewart has been going out of his way to ridicule Democrats when he doesn't need to. The Daily Show still spends most of the time lampooning Republicans. But then again, they're the ones in power. If we retake Congress and the Presidency, what will the Daily Show be like then? Read More

'Daily Show' Halts Production Following Suicide

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Tuesday December 13, 2005 · 4:57 PM PST

2005/12/13 · 16:57

This news is about a day old now - I didn't see anyone do a diary on this after a search. Let me know if I'm wrong.

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 12) - An employee of the Comedy Central program "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" has committed suicide, leading the network to suspend production of Monday night's episode of the program, a spokesman confirmed.
Bill Clarey, 25, took his own life over the weekend, according to the network. A former "Daily Show" intern, Clarey also worked as a receptionist at the program's offices in New York.
"Bill Clarey, a young staff member of 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,' passed away over the weekend. He was a wonderful and dedicated employee and all of us at Comedy Central and 'The Daily Show' are devastated by his loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends," the network said in a statement.

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Tuesday December 06, 2005 · 8:59 PM PST

2005/12/06 · 20:59

It's all over. He's out:

Spokane voters ousted Mayor Jim West today, probably ending the political career of one of the longest-serving elected officials in the city's history.
Preliminary results in the all-mail special election have 65 percent of the ballots marked in favor of the recall, and 35 percent against.
The 59,501 ballots counted represent 54 percent of the 110,589 sent to voters nearly three weeks ago. Ballots will continue to arrive at the elections office for the next several days, but the margin of support for the recall makes it mathematically unlikely that West can reverse the results.

Jim West should be a synonym for hypocrite. Now he's out of office. I sure won't miss him.

FEMA tries to end funding for Katrina, Rita victims' housing!

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Wednesday November 16, 2005 · 10:35 AM PST

2005/11/16 · 10:35

I just received word from WA Governor Christine Gregoire that FEMA is trying to end funding nationwide for interim housing for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

This is an outrage - please recommend. More information:

Gov. Chris Gregoire today protested the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) directive to end funding nationwide for interim housing for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. There are about 5,000 evacuees living in counties throughout Washington State.
"This is devastating news to people who have already been through too much," said Gov. Gregoire. "As governor I must protest in the strongest terms."
The policy ends FEMA's hotel funding on Dec. 1. In addition, no new interim housing leases will be signed after that date. All interim housing leases for evacuees will end in March, according to the FEMA directive.
State and local authorities were not given any warning of this directive or consulted in advance about how to transition hotel residents to other public housing.

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Gov. Dean: Enough is Enough - Stand With Reid

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Tuesday November 01, 2005 · 3:54 PM PST

2005/11/01 · 15:54

Gov. Howard Dean has sent out an e-mail asking us to support Harry Reid. They've set up a special contribution page where you can send a note to Sen. Reid to thank him. I've made my pledge and sent my note. Have you?

My reaction to today's display of courage: I would like to briefly echo what one of my co-bloggers wrote:

HURRAY! Democrats standing up for accountability and responsibility! We commend Senator Reid for his outstanding leadership. He has our firm support in this endeavor.

Here's Dean's email:

Late this afternoon my friend Senator Harry Reid forced the Senate into an extraordinary closed session to discuss the manipulation of intelligence on Iraq and subsequent cover-up that led to the indictments last week.
It was the first indictment of a sitting White House official in well over a hundred years. Why? It's not because other administrations haven't gotten into trouble -- they have. The difference is that most administrations have a Congress willing to live up to its Constitutional responsibility. But this Republican-led Congress has blocked an investigation for over a year.

Continued....
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Jon Stewart and O'Reilly spar on the Daily Show

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Wednesday October 19, 2005 · 12:21 AM PDT

2005/10/19 · 00:21

Last night, when I heard that Bill O'Reilly was coming on the Daily Show tonight, I almost dropped the book I'd been reading during the commercial break.

But in fact, Jon Stewart did have Bill O'Reilly on the show tonight, and it was a classic interview.

If you missed it, watch the clip at Crooks and Liars.

The first thing that made me laugh was when O'Reilly came in and sat down, Stewart got up to greet him, but then didn't sit down until O'Reilly started talking.

The discussion was fairly lively, with the first topic being Stephen Colbert's new show (clearly, O'Reilly isn't much of a fan) but the high point was definitely when Jon Stewart pressed O'Reilly about his French boycott.

O'Reilly's defense brought boos from the audience, but that was to be expected!

O'Reilly also tried to make a number of quips, but Stewart always had an answer:

O'Reilly: There's a lot of bad people out there and it's our job to go after them.
Stewart: So when are you going to start?
[...]
Stewart: We do add insult to injury....but you add injury!

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Democratic Doorhangers! Brilliant, Dr. Dean

WTF? Jon Stewart makes absurd comment

Daily Show Isn't So Entertaining These Days

'Daily Show' Halts Production Following Suicide

Spokane voters recall Mayor Jim West in landslide

FEMA tries to end funding for Katrina, Rita victims' housing!

Gov. Dean: Enough is Enough - Stand With Reid

Jon Stewart and O'Reilly spar on the Daily Show