Me on the TeeVee
So last week I was on the teevee talking about the Republican YouTube debates. It was a surreal experience, but people tell me I did ok, so I thought I'd post it. It was for the news show of G4, the video game/technology channel.
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ThinkFast: January 7, 2009A government spokesman said today that Israel “welcomes” a proposal from France and Egypt to end the fighting in Gaza that has gone on for 12 days. The precise details of the proposal are ...Marc Ambinder:
Ross, Holbrooke, Haass To Serve As EnvoysTransition officials confirm that President-elect Obama has asked Dennis Ross, Richard Haass, and Richard Holbrooke, to serve as his chief emissaries to world hot spots.It's expected that Ross ...Marc Ambinder:
It's Pretty Clear That...In case the twirl of politics didn't unwind properly, it's pretty clear now that Leon Panetta has survived the kerfuffle that marked his leaked announcement and will be nominated by Barack Obama to ...WireTap:
Not Buying ItThe Big Three auto companies have a hard time selling to young people.WireTap:
(Video) The Legend of Santa MuerteA cult in Mexico has been growing to worship the Santa Muerte or Holy Death, a kind of female incarnation of the Grim Reaper.
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2008 Youth Vote in Context
The following charts and graphs are meant to contextualize the unique role that young voters played in the 2008 election, and their increasingly important role in a winning electoral coalition:
2008 Youth Electoral Map

2004 Youth Electoral Map

Youth Vote Partisan Advantage: 2000 - 2008

Youth Vote Historical Support: 1976 - 2008

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