A Preview of New Assembly Members

The following is a list of five new California State Assembly members the Sacramento Bee suggests we all keep an eye on:

http://www.sacbee.com/capitolandcalifornia/story/1435186.html.

What will happen to the GOP? What should happen?

Interesting article, more interesting blog roll it inspired.

The key to the GOP "comeback?" Well, do not know if I should be giving free advice, but your story sucks and you need new and younger blood to run your campaigns...cough, cough, slyly point fingers towards teams like ours...

http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/internet-rightroots-key-to-gop-revival/

For Those Seeking Facebook Profiles

Make sure to check out these tips from Switched.


http://www.switched.com/2008/11/13/facebook-101-25-tips-and-tricks/

Your online presence is important.

Trouble in Second Life

The legal problems emerging in Second Life abound.


http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/11/14/second.life.divorce/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

Don Draper's Guide

On Saturday Night Live several weeks ago, with guest star Jon Hamm, the show ran a sketch, "Don Draper's Guide to Getting Women." Many of the steps, though, were applicable to those who are trying to "get clients."

Step 1: When in doubt remain absolutely silent.

True. Silence can be golden.

Step 2: When asked about your past, give vague open-ended answers.

Never say more than you need to about yourself or your company.

Step 3: Have a great name.

True for any business. Your name and presentation are pretty important.

Step 4: Look fantastic in a suit. Look fantastic in casual wear. Look fantastic in anything, Sound good. Smell good. Kiss good. Strut around with supreme confidence. Be uncannily successful at your job. Blow people away every time you say anything.

Besides the kiss good part, the rest is true.

...Be Don Draper.

Wouldn't hurt. If you are a fan of Mad Men, the character of Don Draper is the quintessential creative guy.

What Went Wrong With the No On Prop 8 Campaign

This is an interesting analysis of what went wrong with the No on 8 campaign, and where the LGBT community might want to go from here...

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2008-11-11/hollywoodrsquos-race/1/

The Next Step

The numbers are in and a winner has been decisively chosen. The country will certainly be basking in what was in many ways a victory for all of us no matter what side of the aisle you stand on. Now comes the real challenge, taking the next step forward. An election has been won, and now a successful administration must be made. The one thing our new president elect has given most of America is hope.

As the Numbers Roll in, My Predictions on Prop. 8 Come True

Note to campaigns: NEVER underestimate the Inland Empire, the Central Valley, and the deep family values of the majority population in California.

A Victory for Flawless Execution and Strategy

David Plouffe and David Axelrod have run the best campaign in American history. From its flawless execution online to its ability to get youth from around the country to work for free in the last two months to ensure a victory, the "men behind the curtain" pull off a victory tonight.

Kudos.

Will the Real Conservative Please Stand Up

This blogger for the Daily Beast make an interesting suggestion. Have we turned conservativism on its ear this election?

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2008-10-31/obama-is-the-true-conservative/2/