Daily Archives: 07/11/2006

disappointed, but not shocked

The major news agencies are declaring Lieberman the victor in the Connecticut senate race (track the results here). Lamont delivered his concession speech a short while ago. I’m not surprised that Ned didn’t pull it off. His campaign had shortcomings that couldn’t be overcome, both during the primary and in the general election. Note that

listening to colin mcenroe

His coverage on WTIC is the most comprehensive internet-available broadcast coverage of the crazy Connecticut races. His show is always good, but at election time it’s truly great.

vote!

If you are a U.S.-based reader, please get out and vote today.

review: james taylor @ warner theatre

A brief review of a lovely show: James Taylor’s “One Man Band” tour made its DC stop on the eve of the 2006 mid-term elections. As such, the concert was a welcome respite from attack politics, and while not free of political jabs, placed songcraft and storytelling at the fore. To me, it was the