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  1. Michael Tomasky, journalist, on Cory Booker: "And no, he is not entitled to his own views." is.gd/q5kNV2 about 19 hours ago via web
  2. Because you like Mitt Romney? Or you have to pee? RT @willyz @mleewelch Hand raised. 7:56 PM May 23rd via web in reply to willyz
  3. Yep, thanks. RT @Flynn1776 @mleewelch keep in mind 50-42 is of likely voters. 46-36 is of adults. very different things. 7:55 PM May 23rd via web in reply to Flynn1776
  4. Who DOES like Romney? RT @RandyWillickers @mleewelch Do the Wisconsin republicans just not like Romney? 7:52 PM May 23rd via web in reply to RandyWillickers
  5. One would hope, but November is a long way off. RT @matvail2002 @mleewelch 6% for Gary Johnson? So, largest third party since Perot in '96? 7:51 PM May 23rd via web in reply to matvail2002
  6. Reason-Rupe poll: Public-sector workers like public-sector unions 65-11%. Private sector workers the opposite: 37-27% is.gd/6FzwAD 7:49 PM May 23rd via web
  7. Reason-Rupe poll: Wisconsinites against recall 50-42, but pro Obama 46-36 (6% for Gary Johnson): is.gd/6FzwAD 7:46 PM May 23rd via web
  8. Reason-Rupe poll: 72% of Wisconsinites want public sector workers to contribute more to pensions; 71% more to h-care. is.gd/6FzwAD 7:45 PM May 23rd via web
  9. Check out @reason tomorrow for some absolutely fascinating original poll data about Wisconsin attitudes toward public sector unions! 7:17 PM May 23rd via web
  10. Except for botha yer houses. MT @KJTorrance @jbarro Or anywhere, really. RT @jbarro: Dear parents: don't bring your baby to the art museum. 2:21 PM May 23rd via web in reply to KJTorrance
  11. L.A. City Council is debating ban on plastic bags. For blow-by-blow, follow the great @Rickorlov. 11:57 AM May 23rd via web
  12. California public pension contributions up 304% over the past decade, and climbing fast: is.gd/lNHP5i 6:58 AM May 23rd via web
  13. Germany: Weird, or awesome? Both? Neither? is.gd/MpD55n 1:47 PM May 22nd via web
  • Name Matt Welch
  • Location Washington, DC
  • Web http://reason.com
  • Bio Editor in chief, Reason magazine. Co-author (with @nickgillespie) of The Declaration of Independents: How Libertarian Politics Can Fix What's Wrong with America
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