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Entries from January 2008

Uncommitted Results in Michigan

January 16th, 2008 No Comments

CNN has interesting exit polling information from yesterday’s primary in Michigan. Exit sampling voters is loaded with error and bias not to mention situational factors.  Just the same, I have fun looking at the “findings.”
Only 55% of Michigan voters choosing a Democratic ballot yesterday selected Sen. Hillary Clinton.  40% voted for “Uncommitted.”  4% voted for [...]

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Voting Mr. UnCommitted: It’s the Stupid, Stupid!

January 14th, 2008 2 Comments

Michigan’s primary tomorrow isn’t about the economy, stupid. No, it’s about stupid.
Yes, I continue to fume about the mess Michigan got itself into by unilaterally trying to change the primary election schedule. Presidential candidates John Edwards and Barack Obama wisely slunk into the shadows and excused themselves from the Michigan primary [...]

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Eat Brussel Sprouts or Skip Dessert: Attitude and Dilemma

January 4th, 2008 2 Comments

Though I never left the table hungry as a kid I was never satisfied when my mom served Brussels sprouts for dinner. Mom was a parent who believed in giving her children informed choices. When Brussels sprouts were featured at dinner I was able to practice negotiation skills even though my best efforts [...]

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