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'''MyDD''' is a popular [[political blog]] specializing in [[U.S.|American]] politics started by [[Jerome Armstrong]] in June 2001. All the authors of the blog — who currently include Chris Bowers, Scott Shields, [[Matt Stoller]] and [[Jonathan Singer]] — support the [[U.S. Democratic Party]]. |
'''MyDD''' is a popular [[political blog]] specializing in [[U.S.|American]] politics started by [[Jerome Armstrong]] in June 2001. All the authors of the blog — who currently include Chris Bowers, Scott Shields, [[Matt Stoller]] and [[Jonathan Singer]] — support the [[U.S. Democratic Party]]. |
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The site garnered a great deal of attention during the [[U.S. Presidential Election, 2004|2004 U.S. Presidential Election]] for being the first source to break the [[exit poll |
The site garnered a great deal of attention during the [[U.S. Presidential Election, 2004|2004 U.S. Presidential Election]] for being the first source to break the [[exit poll]]s[http://slate.msn.com/id/2109134]. |
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MyDD was profiled in late 2005 as part of the article "Blogging Down the Money Trail" in ''Campaigns and Elections'' magazine. The article focused on the [[Ohio Second Congressional District Election, 2005|special election in Ohio's second congressional district]] and the ability of blogs like MyDD, [[Daily Kos]], and [[Swing State Project]] to raise funds for Democratic candidates and draw national attention to local races. The magazine credits MyDD with being "the first major liberal blog." |
MyDD was profiled in late 2005 as part of the article "Blogging Down the Money Trail" in ''Campaigns and Elections'' magazine. The article focused on the [[Ohio Second Congressional District Election, 2005|special election in Ohio's second congressional district]] and the ability of blogs like MyDD, [[Daily Kos]], and [[Swing State Project]] to raise funds for Democratic candidates and draw national attention to local races. The magazine credits MyDD with being "the first major liberal blog." |
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*[http://www.mydd.com MyDD] |
*[http://www.mydd.com MyDD] |
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*[http://www.mydd.com/story/2004/11/2/135756/299 Exit poll posting] |
*[http://www.mydd.com/story/2004/11/2/135756/299 Exit poll posting] |
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*"Blogging Down the Money Trail". ''[[Campaigns and Elections]]''. |
*"Blogging Down the Money Trail". ''[[Campaigns and Elections]]''. October/November, [[2005]]. 19. [http://www.campaignline.com/printedition/page.cfm?pageid=726&navid=50] |
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[[Category:Liberal weblogs]] |
[[Category:Liberal weblogs]] |
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Revision as of 22:46, 13 June 2006
MyDD is a popular political blog specializing in American politics started by Jerome Armstrong in June 2001. All the authors of the blog — who currently include Chris Bowers, Scott Shields, Matt Stoller and Jonathan Singer — support the U.S. Democratic Party.
The site garnered a great deal of attention during the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election for being the first source to break the exit polls[1].
MyDD was profiled in late 2005 as part of the article "Blogging Down the Money Trail" in Campaigns and Elections magazine. The article focused on the special election in Ohio's second congressional district and the ability of blogs like MyDD, Daily Kos, and Swing State Project to raise funds for Democratic candidates and draw national attention to local races. The magazine credits MyDD with being "the first major liberal blog."
Markos Moulitsas Zúniga, founder of the most visited political blog in the world, Daily Kos, began commenting on MyDD before starting his own blog in May of 2002, and refers to MyDD as his "Blogfather".
See also
External links
- MyDD
- Exit poll posting
- "Blogging Down the Money Trail". Campaigns and Elections. October/November, 2005. 19. [2]