Two days ago, Markos wrote the following on a Midday Open Thread:
Burnt Orange Report's David Mauro is the only progressive blogger in line
for a $10,000 blogging scholarship. Go vote for him.
I am in a close battle for a $10,000 Blogging Scholarship. I am currently in 2nd place and need your support to win. Let's show everyone the power of Kossacks and the entire progressive blogosphere.
Vote for me now.
I am the only finalist who writes for a progressive political blog.
I am a staff writer for Burnt Orange Report, one of the leading Democratic blogs in Texas.
As a full-time college student, this scholarship would mean a great deal to me. Please vote for me and spread the word to friends. You can use this Facebook event to invite your friends to vote for me.
Thank you for your help. Please vote for me today.
David
P.S. Any recs would be appreciated!
Update: A little background about myself. I am a junior at Colorado College, where I play Division III football and major in Political Science and minor in Journalism.
I have worked on many local campaigns and took time off from school to work on a campaign last spring. I was the youngest delegate to the 2006 Texas Democratic State Convention and was also a delegate to the 2008 Texas Democratic Convention.
I hope to study abroad in Chile next semester and this scholarship would help make that a reality.