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    May 4, 2010

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    Thesis Time

    When I posted the abstract for my thesis last month, I was surprised and flattered by how many people expressed an interest in reading it.  I don’t expect you to read through all 55 pages of econometric analysis, but if you’re interested I’ve posted the whole thesis up on the site.  I’d love it if you checked it out, and any feedback or comments you have would definitely be appreciated.  You can find my thesis, “Facebook, Twitter and Barack Obama: New media and the 2008 Presidential election” at http://unpoppedcollar.com/thesis. Happy Reading!

    2. April 5, 2010

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    President Obama throwing out the first pitch today at the Nats’ opening day.  

    President Obama throwing out the first pitch today at the Nats’ opening day.  

    3. February 1, 2010

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    Pretty good seats, but not mid-court!

    Pretty good seats, but not mid-court!

    VP Biden joins a bit late.

    VP Biden joins a bit late.

    All the press surrounding Obama at half

    All the press surrounding Obama at half

    Obama shaking hands as he leaves

    Obama shaking hands as he leaves

    No Obama, no problem. Biden has popcorn!

    No Obama, no problem. Biden has popcorn!

    Some photos of President Obama and Vice President Biden at the Georgetown-Duke game!

    4. January 17, 2010

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    Look who I spotted!

    Look who I spotted!

    5. December 10, 2009

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    Mitch Stewart, the director of organizing for America for Barack Obama’s campaign (also, the guy who sent you an email every-other day) spoke at GPPI last week.  His talk provided really interesting insight into both political strategy as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the 2008 election.  Also interesting to me is how much he uses statistical modeling; maybe all of that quant and econometrics I’ve been taking actually will be useful!

    Mitch Stewart, the director of organizing for America for Barack Obama’s campaign (also, the guy who sent you an email every-other day) spoke at GPPI last week.  His talk provided really interesting insight into both political strategy as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the 2008 election.  Also interesting to me is how much he uses statistical modeling; maybe all of that quant and econometrics I’ve been taking actually will be useful!

    6. September 12, 2009

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    Best of: ridiculous "Tea Party" / Anti-Obama signs

    http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_political/3983339.html

    Actual protest signs spotted in America.  Apparently the irony of misspelling words when arguing for English as the national language is lost on them.  My favorites:

    “Respect ARE country Speak English” and

    “Obama has a crisis of COMPETNCE”

    What’s your favorite?

    7. September 9, 2009

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    At stake are not just the details of policy, but fundamental principles of social justice and the character of our country.
    Ted Kennedy, as quoted by President Obama in his Health Care Speech to Congress