In addition to Bennett, performers Thursday night included Wyclef Jean, Carole King and several former members of the Grateful Dead, one of Pelosi's favorite bands. Outside there was even a genuine Grateful Dead fan trying to get in, holding a hand-painted sign with the classic Deadhead plea: "I need a miracle." The fan, dreadlocked 30-year-old Scott Orellana, said he didn't have $1,000. A Democratic aide eventually sneaked him in the door.
I host a daily public affairs radio show in San Francisco called Your Call. It airs from 11 am - noon PST on KALW 91.7 FM. I am also happy to report that I recently got a book deal with PoliPoint Press to write about my road trip through the heartland and the interviews I did with people about why they vote the way they do (or not). It's scheduled to be out in September.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Deadhead Snuck Into Pelosi's Party
In just two days, we get real lobbying reform and a letter to Bush saying no more troops in Iraq. And then there's this...
Lobbying reform?
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo.
Geez, sounds like Republicans have taken over this blog. At least a few liberals haven't forgotten what this is all about...
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