Webb - 43; Allen - 47; New Poll

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Monday October 23, 2006 · 5:21 PM PDT

2006/10/23 · 17:21

The new Mason-Dixon Poll has Allen with a 4 point lead over Webb. Last time M-D polled, they were tired at 43 a piece. It appears that Allen has largely recovered from the scandals that have dogged his campaign. (Keep in mind that the MoE in this poll is 4%, but this poll definitely isn't good news for Webb).

This election can still be won on turnout. Whether or not the Dems control the Senate may depend upon how YOU help Webb defeat Allen.

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Network Neutrality Strategy for Jim Webb [VA-Sen]

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Monday July 31, 2006 · 6:55 PM PDT

2006/07/31 · 18:55

I wrote my final paper for a graduate level media policy class about how Jim Webb could assist the fight for Network Neutrality and simultaneously further his election prospects. Please offer your comments. I welcome harsh criticisms. (FYI, I wrote the paper in May).

Intro

This paper outlines the communication strategy for Democratic US Senatorial candidate from Virginia, Jim Webb, regarding network neutrality. Webb should embrace network neutrality for two reasons, it is the right thing to do, and the issue provides a low-cost messaging vehicle to tap into wealthier than average online users for campaign contributions of time and money. As the Internet becomes increasingly important for political news gathering, especially for better-educated and wealthier Americans,1 no political campaign can marginalize the Internet's significance. This proposed communication strategy for Jim Webb's handling of network neutrality relies almost entirely upon Internet communication in order to reach targeted audiences, mobilize online supporters, and save campaign dollars for issues more central to the campaign.

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Help Needed at UVa Living Wage Rally in Charlottesville

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Saturday April 15, 2006 · 9:14 AM PDT

2006/04/15 · 09:14

17 UVa students remain in a sit-in at Madison Hall, where the President's office is, for the fourth day. During a late night meeting yesterday, President John Casteen offered a proposal to the students. They have until 2 PM today to offer a counter-proposal.

If anyone is in the Charlottesville area, please report to Madison Hall, across from the Rotunda, between 1:30 - 2:00 PM today. The student demonstrators will present a counter-proposal to President Casteen. The sit-in may very well end sometime this afternoon, which way, we do not know. We need as many supporters out there as possible.

Please see the following for more information:

http://www.uvalivingwage.net/

http://www.raisingkaine.com/...

http://www.charlottesvillenewsplex.tv/...

UVa attempts to silence, starve, Living Wage protest

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Friday April 14, 2006 · 10:21 AM PDT

2006/04/14 · 10:21

cross-posted at RaisingKaine.com

17 University of Virginia students are currently engaged in a sit-in demanding a Living Wage for all UVa employees.

Please contact the Jim Webb campaign and ask Jim to support the UVa Living Wage Campaign. Additionally, please write letters to the editor in support of the campaign and contact UVa President John Casteen and let him know how you feel. The most recent press release is in the extended section.

contact Webb campaign: http://webb.bluestatedigital.com/...

contact John Casteen: http://www.virginia.edu/...

UVa Living Wage Campaign website: http://www.uvalivingwage.net/

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Scanlon Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy

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Monday November 21, 2005 · 2:14 PM PST

2005/11/21 · 14:14

The AP just reported that Scanlon pled guilty to conspiracy charges.

Michael Scanlon, a former partner to lobbyist Jack Abramoff, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to bribe public officials, a charge growing out of the government investigation of attempts to defraud Indian tribes and corrupt a member of Congress.

Scanlon, a former aide to Rep. Tom DeLay, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle and agreed to pay restitution totaling more than $19 million to the tribes.

http://news.yahoo.com/...

update: added blockquotes - thanks for the help.

Any predictions on how his alleged cooperation with prosecuters will hurt Delay, Abramoff, Ney, the entire Republican Establishment, etc...?

update 2: changed "plead" to "pled," per a commenter's suggestion. i'll make sure to send my master's dissertation to mswaine for copy editing.

Next DC Kossacks Meeting

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Monday June 13, 2005 · 9:40 AM PDT

2005/06/13 · 09:40

When would DC Kossacks like to get together? Is there a certain day of the week that works for most people? How much advance notice is needed for a meeting? Do people prefer bars, coffeehouses, teahouses, et al for meeting places?

The DC Kossacks meeting at RFD last Friday went very well, despite poor turnout, which was probably the result of little advance notice and server maintenance. As I recall, the evening began at 5:30 pm and ended around 1:00 am.

DC Kossacks Meeting at RFD 5:30 TODAY

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Friday June 10, 2005 · 12:56 PM PDT

2005/06/10 · 12:56

Come one, come all:

What: DC Kossacks first meeting

Where: Regional Food and Drink [RFD] in Chinatown

When: 5:30 TODAY, Friday, June 10.

Address: 810 7th St. NW Washington, DC 20001

RFD Phone #: 202-289-2030

Link: http://www.rfdwashington.com/

RFD is next to the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro-stop on the Red, Yellow, and Green lines. The Orange and Blue lines intersect with the Red Line at Metro Center, which is only one stop away from Chinatown.

RFD has an excellent beer selection and it is large enough to accommodate a group.

Washington DC Kossacks Meeting

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Thursday June 09, 2005 · 8:56 AM PDT

2005/06/09 · 08:56

Is there any interest in Kossacks living in the Washington DC area to meet-up at some point?

The meeting could be oriented to progressive strategy, thinking, networking, or just a social gathering of like-minded people. If there is sufficient interest, we could hold additional meet-ups in the future.

Perhaps something informal like a happy-hour? Or something else?

place for progressive theory/action

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Wednesday June 08, 2005 · 9:21 AM PDT

2005/06/08 · 09:21

kossacks seem particularly apt at 'framing' issues, thanks to the recent celebrity of george lakoff, yet do not seem to seriously discuss progressive theory/philosophy and how to actualize progressive theory/philosophy. does anyone know of a blog/website/etc... where progressives come together to discuss theory, whether theories of state or theories concerning future progressive political success?

my first diary - whither progressivism?

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Friday May 27, 2005 · 5:38 AM PDT

2005/05/27 · 05:38

this is my first diary. i've read dailykos for some time now, but have yet to commit my thoughts to electronic words. this is a diary, in the more traditional, personal, sense of the term, where i hope to better develop my thoughts and solicit comments from whoever may read my sometimes incoherent, rambling... thoughts. Read More

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