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Comments
My vote: Horsesass.org!
Posted by: darryl | March 20, 2006 11:39 PM
Do we get to vote again?
Please select TN Guerilla Women.
They are keeping hope alive in this oppressive environment.
They deserve the recognition. The writers are so devoted
to producing great articles and mobilizing local progressives.
This would give them the encouragement they need and
deserve to keep going.
Posted by: Lydia | March 20, 2006 11:45 PM
Tennessee Guerilla Women
Posted by: neurophius | March 21, 2006 12:06 AM
BlueJersey
Posted by: Maryscott O'Connor | March 21, 2006 12:22 AM
TNGWomen
Posted by: TeddySanFran | March 21, 2006 01:21 AM
Horse's Ass!
Posted by: rw | March 21, 2006 01:39 AM
horsesass.org!!!!!
Posted by: bj | March 21, 2006 01:42 AM
TNGWomen
Posted by: RS | March 21, 2006 02:00 AM
Tennessee Guerilla Women
Posted by: Lindy | March 21, 2006 02:06 AM
Horse's Ass!
Posted by: Richard | March 21, 2006 02:08 AM
HorsesAss.org
Is it kosher to vote for myself? I didn't get a chance to do it in the semi-finals, because a "friend" commandeered my computer.
Anyway, it's been a real honor to make it this far, and while I wish the best of luck to the other finalists, I guess I also hope that they all lose. Just thought I'd be honest.
Posted by: Goldy | March 21, 2006 02:11 AM
Horse's Ass
Posted by: lea-p | March 21, 2006 02:35 AM
HorsesAss.org
Because Goldy took down David Irons (an alleged mom-beating, resume lying-on, incompetent local GOoPer) and helped Ron Sims (a legend in WA) gain a third term in King county, making the Seattle area safe for democracy.
Also, the "Michael Brown, Arabian Horse Association exec" story was AMAZING.
HorsesAss.org - check it out!
Posted by: Belltowner | March 21, 2006 02:53 AM
The Bluegrass Report--the blog is keeping us up-to-date on Republican Governor Ernie Fletcher's shenanigans and scandals.
Posted by: bamaky | March 21, 2006 02:54 AM
Horses Ass
Posted by: Bruce | March 21, 2006 03:33 AM
Horsesass.org!!!
Posted by: LEFT is RIGHT | March 21, 2006 03:42 AM
Horses ass...
Goldy has had a big impact on Washington State Politics over the last two years and he reports great stories every day that are informational and interesting.
Goldy and HorsesAss.org deserves this award. Thank you!
Gerald
Posted by: Gerald | March 21, 2006 03:48 AM
Horse's Ass has the best cutting material by far. Scopes and insight.
Posted by: Erik | March 21, 2006 03:57 AM
Tennessee Guerilla Women
Posted by: pinkko | March 21, 2006 04:32 AM
Attytood, cuz he has the right attytood.
Posted by: Judi | March 21, 2006 08:01 AM
Horsesass.org
Posted by: Dick Stapleton | March 21, 2006 08:02 AM
Horse's ass
Posted by: emily | March 21, 2006 08:40 AM
Horses Ass, by far the leader in Pacific Northwest Politics and at times striving for higher ground (Brownie's scoop). Goldy has his work cut out for him with all of our 'pet trolls', but he stays the course and keeps things moving.
Posted by: Cougar | March 21, 2006 08:41 AM
horses ass!!
best I can find!
drb
Posted by: denny birk | March 21, 2006 08:43 AM
Tennessee Guerilla Women
Posted by: Roxanne | March 21, 2006 09:39 AM
BlueMass Group
Posted by: Noho-missives | March 21, 2006 09:56 AM
Tennessee Guerilla Women
Posted by: Samurai Sam | March 21, 2006 10:09 AM
BluegrassReport.org is great!
Posted by: Ray C. | March 21, 2006 10:12 AM
bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: jdub | March 21, 2006 10:16 AM
bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: Wayne D. Felty | March 21, 2006 10:17 AM
Blugrass Report.....the best
Posted by: Bobbi Jo Wessel Weber | March 21, 2006 10:28 AM
Koufax-bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: david | March 21, 2006 10:31 AM
Horses'Ass is great!
Posted by: marcia | March 21, 2006 10:34 AM
Bluegrassreport.org - a bright spot in a state with too few bright spots
Posted by: mary | March 21, 2006 10:35 AM
HorsesAss.org
Posted by: Cherisse | March 21, 2006 10:36 AM
BluegrassReport.org
Posted by: Hosscrat | March 21, 2006 10:36 AM
BluegrassReport.org
Posted by: SB | March 21, 2006 10:40 AM
Bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: EK | March 21, 2006 10:46 AM
bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: jon | March 21, 2006 10:46 AM
bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: Hosscrat | March 21, 2006 10:47 AM
bluegrassreport.org is changing the political landscape in Ky
Posted by: J | March 21, 2006 10:48 AM
bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: jon | March 21, 2006 10:48 AM
This site keeps the people in Kentucky well informed of what is going on in Kentucky.
Posted by: Donna Oakes | March 21, 2006 10:48 AM
Bluegrass Report. Mark is doing a great job!!!
Posted by: S Mingua | March 21, 2006 10:48 AM
Bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: EK | March 21, 2006 10:50 AM
bluegrassreport.org is changing the political landscape in Ky
Posted by: J | March 21, 2006 10:51 AM
Bluegrassreport.org. Keep up the great work, Mark!
Posted by: Colleen Hagan | March 21, 2006 10:54 AM
This one is easy -- BluegrassReport.org.
Why?
Well, while these other sites are quality and do great work, we've got to realize that Mark Nickolas created this site less than a year ago in a state as red as Kentucky, led by the next Senate Majority/Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and run by a corrupt Republican governor which he fights every step of the way. Our state Democratic Party is as ineffective as it is corrupt and we have one of the most uninspiring press corps you can imagine.
This site is important not just because it's well designed and informative and a great gathering place for political insiders and junkies, but because it is our only voice. It's the only entity that fights the Republican partisan power plays as well as own party's corruption and the inept media when they deserve it. Bluegrass Report is closely read by the insiders and the elected officials as well as the newsrooms. It's not just good. It's effective.
The blogs from Oregon, Massachusetts and New Jersey are terrific and very well done but remember that those states have strong Democratic Party structures, and most of those states have Democratic governors and senators as well as a strong majority of its congressman. Kentucky has Congressman Ben Chandler and that's it.
As I said, this one's easy: BluegrassReport.org for Best State or Local Blog.
Posted by: jeff | March 21, 2006 10:57 AM
bluegrass report.org
keep up the great work, mark!!
Posted by: kc | March 21, 2006 10:59 AM
Bluegrassreport.org.
Because of it, everyone's a part of the action in the Commonwealth now.
Posted by: Matt | March 21, 2006 11:01 AM
THe bluegrassreport.org is my first stop each and every morning...and I go back again and again all day long!
Posted by: Louavul | March 21, 2006 11:05 AM
My vote: BluegrassReport.org. A real glimmer of hope!
Posted by: Liz P. | March 21, 2006 11:06 AM
BluegrassReport is all over the stink on our state's governor and legislators,and politics beyond our borders. Very timely and incisive.
Posted by: Kentucky 59 | March 21, 2006 11:06 AM
Bluegrass.org best state or local blog
Posted by: Bradley Burtner | March 21, 2006 11:08 AM
Tennessee Geurilla Women
Posted by: jobsanger | March 21, 2006 11:09 AM
Bluegrass.org best state or local blog
Posted by: Bradley Burtner | March 21, 2006 11:11 AM
bluegrass.org for best state of local blog
Posted by: Bradley Burtner | March 21, 2006 11:13 AM
BluegrassReport has become a state treasure!! The place to go for the REAL political news. Mark keeps the pols honest!
Posted by: Joan Gregory | March 21, 2006 11:13 AM
BluegrassReport.org maintains a fairly objective stance while managing to hold the GOP feet to the fire...closely to the fire.
Posted by: William Clay | March 21, 2006 11:22 AM
BluegrassReport.org Thamk you Mark
Posted by: Ottis | March 21, 2006 11:23 AM
bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: Dem to the Bone | March 21, 2006 11:24 AM
Bluegrass Report
the other blogs are great, but i'm a homer
Posted by: DM Strong | March 21, 2006 11:31 AM
Attytood
Posted by: Matt | March 21, 2006 11:32 AM
bluegrassreport.org, totally!!!!
Posted by: gregariousred | March 21, 2006 11:34 AM
BluegrassReport.com
Posted by: jerry | March 21, 2006 11:39 AM
bluegrassreport is making a huge impact here in kentucky. everything the other comments say here are 100% true. you all have no idea what mark has been able to do. he was on statewide TV last night talking about one of the hottest issues here in KY and you don't see our state party out there doing a damn thing! mark is our only voice and he deserves this award!
Posted by: Sally | March 21, 2006 11:44 AM
Bluegrassreport.org rocks! Nothing is sacred except the truth. Mark takes no prisoners and our state is better because of it!!
Posted by: Russ | March 21, 2006 11:45 AM
Bluegrass report.org
Posted by: al roll | March 21, 2006 11:45 AM
Horse's Ass - my first stop every day
Posted by: Ari | March 21, 2006 11:49 AM
HorsesAss.org
It is a great combination of an irreverent blog and real hard-core investigative journalism. Goldy does more than just comment on the news, he actually gets out there and does the work that the 'journalists' don't. In an age where reporters simply throw out opposing talking points, Goldy's work has made a difference and deserves the award.
Posted by: nindid | March 21, 2006 11:49 AM
bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: murcielago | March 21, 2006 11:50 AM
BluegrassReport.com
Posted by: Hadrian | March 21, 2006 12:11 PM
Tennesssee Guerilla Women!!!
Posted by: MzNicky | March 21, 2006 12:19 PM
Bluegrassreport.org is my vote due to the incredible awakening of awareness and discussion Mark Nickolas has generated for open, honest, transparent government in a state that's been too long behind closed doors. Thanks.
Posted by: Joe Graviss | March 21, 2006 12:21 PM
BluegrassReport.org - a blue site in a mostly Red State. Fortunately, I live in the bluest part of it, or at least the most liberal part of it. I agree with the other "Jeff" above on some, but not all, of what he wrote. And the differences I have have made for some interesting discussions on the blog. But "Jeff" above indicates that Albert B. Chandler, III is all we have, despite the fact that Mark's recent straw poll on the 2007 governor's race gave a many more candidates to consider besides our lone Democratic member in Washington.
Posted by: Jeff Noble | March 21, 2006 12:26 PM
bluegrassreport.org foh sho.
Posted by: m@ | March 21, 2006 12:29 PM
BlueJersey
Posted by: Steven Hart | March 21, 2006 12:29 PM
BluegrassReport.org - a blue site in a mostly Red State. Fortunately, I live in the bluest part of it, or at least the most liberal part of it. I agree with the other "Jeff" above on some, but not all, of what he wrote. And the differences I have have made for some interesting discussions on the blog. But "Jeff" above indicates that Albert B. Chandler, III is all we have, despite the fact that Mark's recent straw poll on the 2007 governor's race gave a many more candidates to consider besides our lone Democratic member in Washington.
Posted by: Jeff Noble | March 21, 2006 12:31 PM
BluegrassReport.org
In a Red state it is great to have a site that cuts through the double speak and lies that come from our Governor and the other GOP wing-nuts.
Posted by: morgan | March 21, 2006 12:32 PM
BluegrassReport.org - a blue site in a mostly Red State. Fortunately, I live in the bluest part of it, or at least the most liberal part of it. I agree with the other "Jeff" above on some, but not all, of what he wrote. And the differences I have have made for some interesting discussions on the blog. But "Jeff" above indicates that Albert B. Chandler, III is all we have, despite the fact that Mark's recent straw poll on the 2007 governor's race gave a many more candidates to consider besides our lone Democratic member in Washington.
Posted by: Jeff Noble | March 21, 2006 12:33 PM
BluegrassReport.org
In a Red state it is great to have a site that cuts through the double speak and lies that come from our Governor and the other GOP wing-nuts.
Posted by: morgan | March 21, 2006 12:35 PM
The Bluegrass Report
Posted by: Man Eegee | March 21, 2006 12:36 PM
BluegrassReport.org - a blue site in a mostly Red State. Fortunately, I live in the bluest part of it, or at least the most liberal part of it. I agree with the other "Jeff" above on some, but not all, of what he wrote. And the differences I have have made for some interesting discussions on the blog. But "Jeff" above indicates that Albert B. Chandler, III is all we have, despite the fact that Mark's recent straw poll on the 2007 governor's race gave a many more candidates to consider besides our lone Democratic member in Washington.
Posted by: Jeff Noble | March 21, 2006 12:36 PM
BluegrassReport.org
In a Red state it is great to have a site that cuts through the double speak and lies that come from our Governor and the other GOP wing-nuts.
Posted by: morgan | March 21, 2006 12:41 PM
The Bluegrass Report
Posted by: Man Eegee | March 21, 2006 12:43 PM
Horse's Ass gets my vote.
Posted by: citizensteve | March 21, 2006 12:44 PM
bluejersey.net
Posted by: media in trouble | March 21, 2006 12:45 PM
bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: Linda Nesbitt | March 21, 2006 12:46 PM
Horse's Ass gets my vote.
Posted by: citizensteve | March 21, 2006 12:47 PM
bluejersey.net
Posted by: media in trouble | March 21, 2006 12:48 PM
bluejersey.net
Posted by: media in trouble | March 21, 2006 12:52 PM
HorsesAss.org
Posted by: Donnageddon | March 21, 2006 12:54 PM
bluejersey.net
Posted by: media in trouble | March 21, 2006 12:54 PM
HorsesAss.org
Posted by: Donnageddon | March 21, 2006 01:02 PM
HorsesAss.org
Posted by: Gordon | March 21, 2006 01:02 PM
HorsesAss.org
Posted by: Gordon | March 21, 2006 01:05 PM
HorsesAss.org
Posted by: Voter Advocate | March 21, 2006 01:10 PM
horsesass! goldy kicks butt!
Posted by: bamajenk | March 21, 2006 01:11 PM
HorsesAss.org
Posted by: Donnageddon | March 21, 2006 01:11 PM
I do believe that Goldy is my hero! Horses Ass.org!
Posted by: rossi too | March 21, 2006 01:15 PM
soundpolitics.com
Posted by: Michael | March 21, 2006 01:18 PM
HorsesAss.org
Posted by: Donnageddon | March 21, 2006 01:23 PM
BluegrassReport has been picking up the important things in politics the KY papers are missing.
Posted by: bluegrass kid | March 21, 2006 01:26 PM
Blue Mass. Group.
Posted by: Charley on the MTA | March 21, 2006 01:27 PM
TN Guerilla Women.
MzNicky (a frequent contributer on the mistakenly attributed most humerous blog and most humerous post site Jesus General) is a fine example of a notman soldier, and she's fighting the good fight in the War On Women! Best of Luck!
Posted by: Batman 1970 | March 21, 2006 01:35 PM
Blue Mass. Group!
Posted by: sco | March 21, 2006 01:36 PM
horsesass.org
Posted by: Mitch | March 21, 2006 01:36 PM
Bluegrass Report--truly wanting the best for Kentucky
Posted by: Deanna Schroeder | March 21, 2006 01:39 PM
horsesass.org
Posted by: Mitch | March 21, 2006 01:39 PM
Blue Mass Group
Posted by: brg | March 21, 2006 01:40 PM
Horses Ass!
Posted by: Noemie Maxwell | March 21, 2006 01:41 PM
Horsesass.org....
Posted by: Ben | March 21, 2006 01:41 PM
Bluegrass Report--truly wanting the best for Kentucky
Posted by: Deanna Schroeder | March 21, 2006 01:43 PM
BluegrassReport.org
Posted by: momus | March 21, 2006 01:44 PM
HorsesAss.org
Posted by: Donnageddon | March 21, 2006 01:45 PM
Horsesass.org
Posted by: Noemie Maxwell | March 21, 2006 01:47 PM
I vote for Bluegrassreport.org-just an outstanding site and a great group of communicators !!!
Posted by: WKDEM | March 21, 2006 01:52 PM
Bluegrass Report--truly wanting the best for Kentucky
Posted by: Deanna Schroeder | March 21, 2006 01:52 PM
horsesass.org
But a big thanks and best of luck to the blue blogs in red states.
Posted by: Hayduke | March 21, 2006 01:52 PM
Bluegrass Report!!
Posted by: Chris | March 21, 2006 01:52 PM
Bluegrass Report--truly wanting the best for Kentucky
Posted by: Deanna Schroeder | March 21, 2006 01:56 PM
Blue Mass Group!
Posted by: Jim Blandy | March 21, 2006 02:02 PM
Bluegrassreport.org
Posted by: Sean Cooper | March 21, 2006 02:02 PM
Blue Mass Group!
Posted by: Jim Blandy | March 21, 2006 02:12 PM
Horse's Ass!
Goldy has had a real impact on Washington state politics, from his start dishing out deserved ridicule to initiative-monger Tim Eyman, to his insightful coverage of the brutally contested governor's race and highly effective investigative reporting on the King County Executive race. He writes with wit, verve and heaps of steaming irreverance.
Posted by: Doginfollow | March 21, 2006 02:16 PM