Should the Democrats continue to believe there's a moderate vote:
"Stuck in the Middle (With You)," by Stealers Wheel. This one submitted first by Steve Fox, director of government relations for the Marijuana Policy Project. "Clowns to the left of me/ Jokers to the right, here I am/ Stuck in the middle with you."
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For Rep. Sanchez, No Goodwill in Vietnam (The Washington Post, Dec 13, 2004)
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Example Goes From Good to Bad (The Washington Post, Dec 10, 2004)
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Iraqi Empties Newsroom (The Washington Post, Dec 8, 2004)
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State Pays Price for Hassling Appropriator (The Washington Post, Dec 6, 2004)
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Vote of Confidence (The Washington Post, Dec 3, 2004)
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Some folks suggested the Democrats fight back. Along these lines, the judges liked:
"We're Not Gonna Take It," by Twisted Sister, submitted on background by a program associate at an area nonprofit.
"Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother," by Ray Wylie Hubbard. Submitted by Mike Macfarlane, an information technology consultant in Murphys, Calif.
"Get Up, Stand Up," by the late reggae superstar Bob Marley, submitted by District Loop fan Peter Hickey, who notes the Democrats have to figure out what they're standing up for.
A slight musical departure from Marley, but on the same general theme, is "Nessun Dorma!" -- Puccini's spectacular aria in "Turandot" and Luciano Pavarotti's signature tune. The title means "no one's sleeping," and ends with the victorious line "Vincero!" or, "I will conquer" or "win." Submitted by prior winner Phil Frankenfeld, a Georgetown University Hospital employee.
Congratulations to winners. (Yes, there are more than 10. Discipline was never our strong point.) Thanks to judges/colleagues Hank Stuever and Ceci Connolly, and thanks to everyone for entering.
Moving On . . .
Veteran lobbyist Powell Moore, the assistant secretary of defense for legislative affairs, is joining the Washington office of McKenna Long & Aldridge as managing director of federal government relations. Moore, who worked in the Nixon, Ford and Reagan White Houses, also was chief of staff for former senator Fred D. Thompson (R-Tenn.) and had been assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs in 1982.
