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A quick CPAC thrusday update

Posted: February 10, 2011 by datechguy in special events
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There was a bit of a backup at the registration table as there was apparently a different list for CPAC bloggers than regular registration (sadly Tommy Christopher had a pre-set credential and I did not) but once Tabatha Hale got here all was cleared up. (Is there a young lady who works harder than her?)

The bloggers lounge is slowly filling.

Midnight Blue is just settling down next to me and Katy of Katy’s conservative corner is near her:

The internet has been very spotty I’m trying to upload video and photos and everything freezes.

Michelle Bachmann spoke early. I guarantee you that Chris Matthews will complain that the debt didn’t start in 1776 (actually the debt began on independence once we started borrowing money) I’m sure that they will avoid showing the entire speech. It’s very hard to paint her as a “balloonhead” if people actually hear her talk

Update: Pictures we got Pictures!

Fausta and Midnight blue

Midnight blue and Katy's conservative corner

CPAC wed photos and update

Posted: February 10, 2011 by datechguy in special events
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After flying in went to the Radison Largo right at the end of the Metro line. Not a bad hotel but it’s a long trip to CPAC from here, but when I get the credit card bill it will feel better.

I’ve run into a dazzling array of bloggers and movers and shakers, managed to meet Herman Cain and have interviewed quite a few folks (posts up during the day).

There is a 2nd conference that is leaving a liberal Good Jobs Green Jobs conference that drew maybe 500-1000 (about a 10th of a boycotted CPAC) and I interviewed some of those folks too.

this morning it is off to the CPAC to get my credentials and be ready for Michelle Bachmann at 10 a.m.

Allenn West as the keynote is brilliant choice.

BTW I don’t get a vote for the Reagan award but I’d give it to Andrew Breitbart.

I’ll update when I can

DaTechGuy’s Field Guide to Bloggers Maggi Cook

Posted: February 9, 2011 by datechguy in blogs, internet/free speech, short films/interviews, special events
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Last year Maggi cook was an activist, now she is a blogger and she was kind enough to talk to me again:

You can find the rest of my field guide here. Her blog the Madison project is here

Everyone sees the rooms and the speakers…

Posted: February 9, 2011 by datechguy in special events

but nobody takes note of all the work that goes to making it happen:

Never forget that an awful lot of people are working very hard so that you can enjoy CPAC. Never take it for granted.

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