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Election Reflections 2004 - a view from my past
In the course of reflecting upon my post-08 election experiences, I came across an old article of mine. I had written it back in November 2004, after my short trip (holiday rather than campaigning) t… more →
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Election Reflections 2004 - a view from my past
sixfifty wrote 8 months ago: In the course of reflecting upon my post-08 election experiences, I came across an old article of mi … more →
The early voting quandry
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sixfifty wrote 8 months ago: Minnesota doesn’t allo early voting. Its citizens seem to take pride in having huge turnouts … more →
Gunning for the same side
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sixfifty wrote 8 months ago: Here in Cincinnati, the first political ad that came on the TV was an anti-Obama one about gun owner … more →
The Beyonce effect
sixfifty wrote 9 months ago: Ugh. Looks like I might have to confront the vestiges of elitism and cultural snobbery I have and ad … more →
The distorted lens
sixfifty wrote 9 months ago: And I’m not talking the media for once. It’s always gratifying seeing other people blog … more →
The jokers in the political pack
sixfifty wrote 9 months ago: The economy must be worse in the States than I thought. Even those involved in politics are having … more →
Florida answers magnificently
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sixfifty wrote 9 months ago: Holy moly. This is awesome. Remember the Big Schlep. I thought my 91 year old relative (she’ … more →
Florida calling
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sixfifty wrote 9 months ago: “If you knew that visiting your grandparents could change the world, you’d do it” … more →
Brown's Palin moment
sixfifty wrote 9 months ago: BBC One’s 1 o’clock news nicked my phrase. I had been using it a few hours earlier in … more →
An ode to burritos
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sixfifty wrote 10 months ago: My staple food whilst in Denver was burritos: chicken, beef, vegetable, any variety. Had them for b … more →
Life imitating art imitating life
sixfifty wrote 10 months ago: How to prepare for Denver? That’s my challenge. In under a week I’ll be there, following the Convent … more →
The American reality is currently only a dream for us
sixfifty wrote 10 months ago: A copy of ‘America goes to the polls – a report on voter turnout in the 2008 Presidentia … more →
Two academic responses
sixfifty wrote 10 months ago: Here are two well-considered responses to my previous post: my report and opinion on David Lammy … more →
Lammy's lessons from America
sixfifty wrote 10 months ago: David Lammy, Labour MP and Minister, gave us his ‘Lessons from America’ at a special Fab … more →
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