Congressional races by state: VA, ND, GA
For previous diaries in this series, see here.I am all for running everywhere, and the 50 state strategy.But neither we nor the Republicans are running everywhere (at least not yet!) In this series, I...
View ArticleCongressional races round 2: North Carolina, North Dakota
Continuing through the alphabetNorth Carolina has 13 representatives: 7 Republicans and 6 Democrats The filing deadline was Feb 29, primary is May 6North Dakota has 1 representative: A Democrat Filing...
View ArticleState Legislator Double Dipping
Its out! From the Bismarck Tribune this morning. I won't quote the story because their isn't a distinct headline in it. Here's the scoop: Bob Stenehjem, the North Dakota State Senate Majority...
View ArticleLiveblogging the ND Results
All right...Here we are. I know you all want to know about the big one, the Presidential race, but some important stuff for ND is here as well.We have an Insurance Commissioner's race that is very...
View ArticleGOTV in ND or MN, Help me decide
Forgive the brevity of this diary, I just want some advice from allies on where i should invest my time helping the democratic cause. I live in Fargo, ND on the MN/ND boarder and i would like some...
View ArticleND is the most corrupt state in the Union...and we should keep our US Attorney!
So I found two interesting pieces coming out of the papers today. First, we'll be breaking out the champagne bottles tonight.IN YOUR FACE, Louisiana!On a per-capita basis, however, Illinois ranks 18th...
View ArticleND republicans give a tax credit for out of wedlock pregnancy
I’ve really decided that the only way to deal with the draconian anti-privacy/forced birth laws that are being passed in various states is with derision and mockery. To talk about reason and how the...
View ArticleWhy on earth is Obama speaking at Notre Dame??
Obama is set to deliver the the commencement speech at Notre Dame.I am trying to figure out why. Why would he do this?What does Obama stand to (hope to) gain from this?First the positives: I don't see...
View ArticleState Rep Dave Weiler(R-ND) Pleads Guilty
Last week was a rough week for the State of North Dakota. Here's the Bismarck Tribune report:Dave Weiler entered the guilty plea via a written plea agreement on Tuesday. Bismarck Municipal Judge...
View ArticleA Tale of Two Cities/Two Parties (NPL and Farmer Labor)
Here’s a tale of two progressive parties – the NPL from North Dakota and the Farmer Labor Party from Minnesota. A few months ago, I wrote a reply to something and someone said, "You should write a...
View ArticleTO: Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) - Bring the Fight Back!
The following is a non-paid presentation to one of the few Senators on the floor that actually understands what happened to our economy, and has yet been oddly silent about it. Senator Dorgan (D-ND)...
View ArticleCongressional races 2010: North Carolina, North Dakota
Previous diariesSummary: NC has 13 representative: 8 D and 5 R ND has 1 representative: A Democrat Possibly vulnerable - I don't see anySources: House vote in 2008 from WaPo VoteView (ranked from 1...
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Red River(Fargo, ND) is at Flood Stage again. And rising! UPDATED 1X
I'm collecting data on this from vacation in Florida, but I still have family and friends in Fargo. Here's the big picture from the socialist NWS:That record stage of 40.8 was set this time last year.
View ArticleThe Most Exciting House Races In The Last 20 Years, State By State
Even in unfavorable election climates or off years, I always seem to get election fever at some point in September. As disgusted as I've been in recent months watching the political climate get...
View ArticleA River Runs Through It: The Minot Flood Liveblog, Morning of Day 2
Update June 23, 4:45pm MORE EVACUATIONS AS MINOT FLOOD OUTLOOK WORSENSMandatory evacuation orders have been issued for one-third of Minot, ND and for Burlington, ND as well. Evacuation maps for Minot...
View ArticleA River Runs Through It: Levees Overrunning in Minot, ND
Minot, ND is in big trouble. The Souris River started overspilling the levees at 9:30am this morning. (At least it waited until morning.)Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for the entire town...
View ArticleA River Runs Through It: Minot Flood Liveblog, Evening of Day 2
Update June 23, 4:45pm MORE EVACUATIONS AS MINOT FLOOD OUTLOOK WORSENSMandatory evacuation orders have been issued for one-third of Minot, ND and for Burlington, ND as well. Evacuation maps for Minot...
View ArticleA River Runs Through It: Minot Flood Liveblog, Morning of Day 3
THE WORST IS YET TO COMEText 'REDCROSS' to 90999 to donate $10.American Red CrossMandatory evacuation orders have been issued for one-third of Minot, ND and for Burlington, ND as well. Evacuation maps...
View ArticleHistoric Flood in my Hometown (PHOTOS)
I am currently with family in Burlington, ND, which is eight miles west of Minot (more photos at the WaPo link). For those that are not aware, Minot is currently being devastated by historic floods.For...
View ArticleA River Runs Through It: Minot Flood Liveblog, Evening of Day 3
Text 'REDCROSS' to 90999 to donate $10.American Red CrossMinot Community FoundationIf you are a Ham radio operator the Red Cross in Minot needs your help! 3937mhzFollow on twitter using #Minot,...
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