I have mentioned it before in my other blogs, but I have this goal of running for Congress in Arizona (District 7) sometime after my daughter goes off to college. To that end, my wife and I are active in the Arizona Democratic Party and are precinct committeemen for our district.

Tonight, we attended the “Win in your Own Backyard” dinner for the Maricopa County Democratic Party. The food was lousy (as food is at political events), but it was worth it to see Governor Janet Napolitano speak. The governor was poised, charismatic, articulate and vibrant. How many politicians could be described in that manner?

In this clip from the event, the governor is introduced by Judy Kennedy, chair of the Maricopa County Democratic Party.

What madness is this?

Allen and Mike present and then challenge the notion of Google offering a mobile phone of their own.  Whether or not you agree with the notion, we think the assumptions that go into our respective opinions are food for thought.

It's no joke. Despite it's caveat, Current TV is rather daring to suggest everyday people shoot video of the impact of the hurricane. I am a huge believer in citizen journalism, but covering a Category 4/5 Hurricane is a job for experienced reporters.

Current Studio members,

Category 5 Katrina is bearing down on New Orleans and we'd like your
perspective. What are people in your town saying about the disaster
coming across the water? Are they all tuning in or only vaguely
aware of what's going on?

Most people never experience anything like this, except through TV.
Have you been through a hurricane or an evacuation before? What's it
like?
What did you leave behind?

We are NOT looking for you to put yourself in harm's way -- there is
real danger out there. This is not about the weather correspondent
tied  to a tree; there is loss happening right now, and we want to
connect with real voices and perspectives.

Upload anything you shoot to the Current Studio --