... And The News

Here are a few news stories/websites that I found instructive. I hope you will, too ...

Featured link: How do pollsters figure out margin of error and sample size?

Amazon's list of "insanely great gadgets."

Study History: ... No matter who you are, it's wise to study history and learn what works (and what doesn't). In fact, President Bush's advisors are currently "studying the Clinton and Reagan models for lessons" about how to survive when your opponents control Congress (Washington Post).

As Morton Blackwell says, "Nothing moves in politics unless it's pushed": ... The number one reason people will support you is because you asked them to. That's why I like this quote about John Edwards from a New Hampshire activist: "I don't think there's ever been a time I've talked to him when he hasn't concluded by point-blank asking if I'll sign on to his team ..." (AP)