Colorado Republican goes Dem.
In the state house in Colorado a Republican entering her last year has decided to switch to the Democratic party. This now leaves the majority in the state house here with Dems at 40 and Republicans...
View ArticleAny news on MA-05?
THis is a quick and dirty diary. I know that the special election was supposed to be held today and I was wondering if anybody here had any info on it. People were making a big deal about the polling...
View ArticleCO-Sen: Schaeffer keeping Mum on important issues.
Bob "Shifty Schaeffer" hasn't been talking a lot. He hasn't been discussing his feelings on Pinon Canyon, the Roan Plataeu, or even his stance on SCHIP. Some would say that this is a smart strategy,...
View ArticleCO Sen: Mark Udall and Idea raisers.
Yesterday, I have attended an idea raiser training for Mark Udall's senate campaign. I Need to say, this is probably one of the best ideas that has come out of any campaign for a long time. It ranks...
View ArticleCO-06: Tancredo says he will not run for re-election to House.
Just after the last out of the World Series, Tom Tancredo announced that he would not run for his Congressional seat again, regardless of the outcome of his Presidential bid. Apparently, he has lost...
View ArticlePolitics and the audacity of hope.
I would describe myself as a very cynical person. I don't always feel very much hope in the world. I've been disappointed in my personal and professional life. I hope that at least the nature of...
View ArticleCA-12: What's the status?
I was checking up on this race. The Open primary was tonight, but if someone gets over 50%, they will go on to Congress without a general election. I have seen no news on it. And I was wondering...
View ArticleJobs in the current economy.
For many years, I was a temp. It has been hard to find work in this economy and I have seriously been tearing my hair out over the issues I was having. Finally a little over 2 months ago, I got...
View ArticleI am so over Republicans.
There are days when I feel like I can talk to an unabashed conservative about our values and then feel that we really want the same things for the most part. Then, I have days like today. I walked a...
View ArticleNow for a more optimistic diary.
After starting to lose faith and that one disasterous Saturday of canvassing, I am starting to regain my confidence back with people. Partly because of polls and partly just because it is actually...
View ArticlePhone Conversation with my mother.
You know, I am trying to be fair and not too partisan. Honestly, I do think we need a healthy opposition (which is not the current Republican Party) and I try not to blindly follow Obama or the Dems...
View ArticleFrustration with Healthcare
My mother has complained about Obamacare from day 1. Mainly due to what I believe is disinformation. My Grandma broke her hip recently. She is going through therapy and rehab in an assisted living...
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