2006 will be a pleasant surprise. So will 2008.

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Saturday May 20, 2006 · 5:05 PM PDT

2006/05/20 · 17:05

This is in response to thereisnospoon's well-written diary, 2006 will be a major disappointment. So will 2008.

Color me optimistic. Call me naive. Tell me I don't know what I'm talking about. But please, read the diary.

Republicans are in trouble. Newt Gingrich can sense it. Ken Mehlman can sense it (audio). We can all sense it. My argument is based on three assumptions: 1) Congressional Republicans are weaker now than they have been since taking control of congress in 1994, 2) Congressional Democrats are stronger now than they have been since losing control of Congress in 1994, and 3) The Nixon-esque poll numbers crippling the smirking chimp will act as an anchor holding the GOP down. Join me on the flip for a closer look at these three assumptions.
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Friday May 19, 2006 · 1:55 PM PDT

2006/05/19 · 13:55

I've taken the time to create a PHPBB based discussion forum for the Yearly Kos conference to be held in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada from June 8-11th 2006. Please take a few minutes to visit the forums, register, and join the discussion.
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Breaking: Voting Problems Today in Ohio

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Tuesday May 02, 2006 · 11:19 AM PDT

2006/05/02 · 11:19

Cross posted at Swing State Ohio. Update: Poll Added

The Strickland campaign is on top of things, asking people to register their voting experiences on the website.

If you or anyone you know experiences a voting irregularity today, please register it here.
The safety and sanctity of our elections depends on us holding those who run them accountable.

Brian Flannery has issued a request to Ken Blackwell:

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Bryan E. Flannery this morning made a request to Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell to extend voting hours to 8:15pm this evening in response to numerous reports of voters being turned away at polling locations in Cuyahoga and Summit Counties. "Voters of this state deserve every opportunity to cast their ballots." Flannery said. "Turning away voters because of defective machines or inexperienced poll workers is inexcusable." We must do everything possible to ensure fair, safe, and honest elections. Extending poll hours and giving those turned away this morning an additional opportunity to cast their ballot is the right thing to do.

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Sunday April 23, 2006 · 1:47 PM PDT

2006/04/23 · 13:47

Originally posted at Swing State Ohio.

Dictionary.com defines a pathological liar as "a person who lies to the point of it being considered a disease or condition, an abnormally habitual liar."

Most politicians tend to stretch the truth a bit while they are in office. Whether is is George Bush's assertion that "Iraq has WMD's" or Bill Clinton's "I did not have sexual relations with that woman." examples can be found throughout American history. The distinction lies in the last part of the definition quoted above: an abnormally habitual liar.
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OH-Attorney General: Support Chandra

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Saturday April 22, 2006 · 3:43 PM PDT

2006/04/22 · 15:43

Cross Posted at Swing State Ohio

Update: Renee wrote an excellent diary similar to this earlier today here. My apologies, I didn't mean to overlap or step on any toes here.

Subodh Chandra has a new campaign ad that is quickly gaining a lot of attention. The video is a Simpson's spoof that compares Subodh to Apu and Marc Dann to Homer. Click here to view the video.
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New Budget Director: Bush Remains Loyal and Continues to Mislead

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Tuesday April 18, 2006 · 11:23 AM PDT

2006/04/18 · 11:23

Cross-Posted at Swing State Ohio

President Bush nominated a new White House Budget Director today.

President Bush on Tuesday nominated Trade Representative Rob Portman of Ohio as the White House budget director, turning to a Washington insider and longtime friend as part of an effort to re-energize the administration and boost the president's record-low approval ratings.

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Monday April 17, 2006 · 9:35 AM PDT

2006/04/17 · 09:35

Cross posted at Swing State Ohio.

From his website.

I strongly endorse the re-election of Ohio Senator Mike DeWine in 2006. Laura and I consider Mike and Fran DeWine good friends. Mike DeWine and I share a firm commitment to keeping America safe, strengthening our education system, creating jobs, providing quality health care, and holding the line on taxes. I need Mike DeWine in Washington to continue fighting for the values we believe in.
George W. Bush
Leaker-in-Chief

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Thursday April 06, 2006 · 4:25 AM PDT

2006/04/06 · 04:25

Cross-posted at Swing State Ohio. Future Parts in this series include but are not limited to: The Role of Diebold, Ken Blackwell, 2004, Voter Suppression, Swing State Status, and The Ohio GOP History of Corruption. I will do my best to publish a new section at the rate of at least one per week. If you would like to be notified when the other sections become available online, or if you have other information related to this you'd like to share, please contact me at josh_nelson_513@yahoo.com.

When most people think of unscrupulous elections and malfunctions with voting equipment in Ohio, they immediately think of Diebold. Unfortunately, Diebold does not have a monopoly on such occurences, in fact, another company may be even more suspicious than Diebold. In 2006, 28 of Ohio's 88 counties are using voting equipment purchased from Election Systems and Software, a Nebraska company that seems to have difficulties fulfilling contractual agreements to Boards of Elections throughout Ohio and the rest of the country. Much more [On the flipside!]
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Blackwell (OH-Gov Candidate) Invested $9500+ in Diebold

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Tuesday April 04, 2006 · 2:51 AM PDT

2006/04/04 · 02:51

Originally posted at Swing State Ohio.

The Associated Press reports:

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell revealed Monday he accidentally invested in shares of voting-machine manufacturer Diebold Inc. last year, a period when he was sued by other manufacturers over contracts that Diebold was up for.

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Monday April 03, 2006 · 2:32 AM PDT

2006/04/03 · 02:32

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April 1, 2006--The latest Rasmussen Reports survey of the Ohio Senate race shows Republican Senator Mike DeWine now leading Democratic Congressman Sherrod Brown by just a few percentage points, 45% to 42%, with 9% Not Sure. In our mid-February survey, DeWine led Brown 46% to 37%, an improvement for DeWine attributable to Democratic in-fighting in the wake of Democrat Paul Hackett's controversial departure from the race. At the time, Brown's support among fellow Democrats had slumped by eight points, and it was unclear whether this would prove a hiccup or a persistent problem. It seems to be a hiccup. Brown has now recaptured six percentage points from Democrats, attracting 75% support, the same percentage DeWine wins from Republicans. DeWine is viewed favorably by 57% of likely voters, unfavorably by 38%. That's an improvement of six points compared to a month ago. Brown is viewed favorably by 46%, unfavorably by 35%.

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Saturday April 01, 2006 · 10:27 PM PST

2006/04/01 · 22:27

Ken Blackwell has a new slogan for some of his internet advertisements: "Ken Blackwell, A Republican for a Change." What a load of shit. This is clearly an attempt to confuse uninformed Independent voters into supporting Blackwell's campaign. Those that keep up on these sort of things are well aware of the fact that Blackwell is one of the most prominent members of the highly corrupt Ohio Republican party. Read More

The Presidential Protection Act of 2006

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Saturday March 18, 2006 · 3:33 AM PST

2006/03/18 · 03:33

Originally posted at Swing State Ohio.

Step 1: The executive branch intentionally breaks a law and violates the constitution by spying on american citizens.

Step 2: The legislature struggles to find a way to deal with this obvious infraction.

Step 3: An Ohio Senator takes a page straight from the Nixon/1984 playbook and introduces an absurd bill that violates the constitution and imposes penalties for those that question the president in the future.

So what is step 4?

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