tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401584991689197404.post3975363628445421851..comments2024-03-02T09:41:35.809-08:00Comments on Donkeylicious - A Blog by Neil Sinhababu and Nicholas Beaudrot: Jeff Merkley Is Awesome And I Gave His Leadership PAC $5000Neil Sinhababuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03249327186653397250noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401584991689197404.post-10777362543561910392010-06-25T09:57:23.544-07:002010-06-25T09:57:23.544-07:00Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for, ltc!Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for, ltc!Neil Sinhababuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03249327186653397250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401584991689197404.post-81047488054926231012010-06-25T07:12:50.231-07:002010-06-25T07:12:50.231-07:00Great post, Neil! I'm always looking for ways...Great post, Neil! I'm always looking for ways to make my political contributions as useful as possible.<br /><br />We've really done quite well with the Senate freshman classes of 2006 and 2008, and even in that group, Merkley's been a standout. I'll definitely be sending some money his way.<br /><br />I noticed that he's contributed to the campaigns of Dem challengers Carnahan, Hodes, and Melancon (MO, NH, and LA, respectively). <br /><br />While Melancon would be the Senate equivalent of a Blue Dog, he'd still be a mile better than Vitter, and he's got a fighting chance against Diaper Dave. <br /><br />And if guys like Merkley are in a position to say to him in the Senate cloakroom next year, "hey, friend, remember that I helped you out when the odds were against you," that might help us keep Melancon on board for a few key votes.low-tech cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05289554457923640296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401584991689197404.post-81344385433569095732010-06-24T13:13:02.462-07:002010-06-24T13:13:02.462-07:00Thanks, fixed.Thanks, fixed.Neil Sinhababuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03249327186653397250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3401584991689197404.post-2109061431731922432010-06-24T12:43:54.872-07:002010-06-24T12:43:54.872-07:00Great post.
I saw first hand what Merkley was ab...Great post. <br /><br />I saw first hand what Merkley was able to do as House Speaker in Oregon leading a narrow majority. Adopted policies far more progressive than the conservatives in his party wanted, but got them on board through a wide variety of tactics. <br /><br />My only correction to your post is he's not up for reelection until 2014 since he was first elected in 2008. You write 2012.Jonathan Poisnernoreply@blogger.com