May 12 2008
With the completion of my internship, it’s time to shift focus to finishing some graduate work and other assorted projects. Depending on my activities, I may return to this blog in months to come. Thank you for reading, the Trenches of Democracy!
PS Commentary will continue on my sister technology blog, telecommies.
Apr 22 2008
The Guardian reports in Philadelphia:
Barack Obama has been warned that his refusal to pay the traditional “street money” to local operatives to help get the vote out in Philadelphia today could cost him the crucial percentage points needed to knock Hillary Clinton out of the race for the White House.
In many of the city’s poorer wards, the recipients look forward to these bonuses from Democratic officials - a hangover from the days of the party’s old-fashioned machine politics - even though the amounts are relatively small, ranging from $50 to $400.
But as in other contests, Obama is relying on his own army of unpaid
volunteers to get the vote out. The Clinton team, meanwhile, is not saying whether it will pay out “street money”.
There are 69 wards in Philadelphia and estimates suggest it would cost Obama $400,000-$500,000 to pay the 14,000 people normally required to help get the vote out… (read full)
Mar 13 2008
I observed a Harvey Dent Rally outside Chicago Union Station on the way home from work. Honestly, I wish he was running for president.
I too, believe in Harvey Dent.
Mar 07 2008
If you’ve noticed my blog looks a little different lately, blogivist is undergoing some internal infrastructure improvements.
If it goes offline temporarily, you know why…
Drew Veeneman
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