Vote for the Winner of the 2008 Political Blogging Scholarship
So, What’s Your Choice?
Below are the 3 Finalists for the 2008 Political Blogging Scholarship. Voting will be closed on March 16th at midnight PST. Support your favorite blogger! Check out their blogs by following this post.
February 27th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
The best by a long shot.
February 27th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Wow, this is a really cool thing to be chosen as a finalist for this scholarship. I hope all of you get a chance to stop by the Political Cartel and see what we are up to. Join in the conversation and feel free to leave comments!
February 27th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Jake is very well-informed and has a real interest in politics.
February 27th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
I’d like to vote for Jake McGuire.
February 27th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
It’s my honor and privilege to vote for David.
Based on knowing him personally and spending time with him in a quite a few government classes in college, I can stand behind him and confirm that he is very well-read and intelligent American.
Way to go, David.
I’m glad to know sane people exist.
February 27th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
David Manes
February 27th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
He would be a worthy winner!
February 27th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
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February 27th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I couldn’t think of a more talented and driven person to win!!
Good Luck, David!!
February 27th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
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February 27th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
I vote for David Manes.
February 27th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
David Manes all the way
February 27th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I vote for David Manes.
February 27th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
David Manes
February 27th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Jake is open-minded and tries to think things through rigorously. A clear winner.
February 27th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
My vote goes to David Manes.
February 27th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Jake McGuire’s blog provides a solid look at current issues, and does it with some style and humor.
February 27th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
David Manes, all the way. We don’t always agree, but he always has well-researched insight to offer. I always enjoy reading his blog. 🙂
February 27th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
I am voting wholeheartedly for David Manes. I have never seen such an intelligent and thoughtful young man. He’s definitely going to make huge contributions to American society. I count myself fortunate to know him.
February 27th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I vote for David Manes
February 27th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
From reading all three blogs, it’s clear that Jake is the man. He’s passionate + well-reasoned. Now that’s the combination I like to see! Plus, he’s a Yalie. Let’s support the school that has given us Howard Dean, George Pataki, John Kerry, two Clintons and a Ford (Yale Law), and scads of Bushes. It would be downright unpatriotic to not give a bipartisan show of support to the pre-eminent political training ground for our nation’s leadership.
February 27th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
The Political Cartel. None of the other blogs really have any discussion going on.
February 27th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
I’m voting David Manes.
February 27th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
I vote for David Manes.
February 27th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
I’d like to vote for David Manes – Political Cartel thrives in an environment that needs it.
February 27th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Jake McGuire is an honorable, driven, intelligent, and all around great guy. His passion for open political discourse is matched only by his wonderful character. He deserves to win, hands down. Good luck Jake!
February 27th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
David Manes
February 27th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Jake is an amazing political thinker and writer. I think the (R) after his name doesn’t fully capture his wide-ranging passion and knowledge; the Republican party has forgotten its roots of small government and the attainability of the American dream. People like Jake remind us what it means to be an American, and why the dream of the frontier ought never to be forgotten.
February 27th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
David Manes for President of the United States!
February 28th, 2008 at 12:01 am
I am putting all my faith and trust into this vote – for David Manes. He has a real passion for politics and can really tell it like it is. Good luck to you, David! You deserve this.
February 28th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Good luck to David!!!
February 28th, 2008 at 12:38 am
I like Anthonys balance.
February 28th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Jake’s constant drive and hard work really pays off when you see his blog. His passion and dedication cannot go unnoticed. His informative skills, unsurprisingly, have received national news exposure and his coverage of Yale Sex Week is a must-read for every college student.
February 28th, 2008 at 1:39 am
Manes
February 28th, 2008 at 1:47 am
I vote for David Manes.
February 28th, 2008 at 2:18 am
I vote for David Manes.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:38 am
David Manes
February 28th, 2008 at 9:06 am
David’s blog always gives me something to think about. It’s good to know we have such deep thinkers entering the world of public service.
February 28th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Jake’s where it’s at. Neither of the other guys has anywhere near as fresh a take on politics. This guy is one of the best examples of the dissenting minority: a conservative at Yale University.
February 28th, 2008 at 10:22 am
There once was a blogger named Jake
Who wanted more money to make,
So he read lots of books
Riled up left-wing kooks
Won this contest, went out and bought steak.
February 28th, 2008 at 10:28 am
vote for jake mcguire
February 28th, 2008 at 10:35 am
David Manes is the man.
February 28th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Jake gets my vote. Congratulations on achieving such strong political vision at a young age!
February 28th, 2008 at 11:09 am
David Manes is one of the smartest, hard-working and civic-minded people that I know. His interest in improving the world around him is reflected in his excellent blog. Good luck, David!
February 28th, 2008 at 11:10 am
My vote is for Jake McGuire.
February 28th, 2008 at 11:16 am
Jake’s blog is clearly the best one!
February 28th, 2008 at 11:19 am
I would like to vote for David Manes, please.
February 28th, 2008 at 11:20 am
David Manes.
February 28th, 2008 at 11:29 am
I vote for David Manes.
February 28th, 2008 at 11:46 am
I vote for David Manes.
Go David!
February 28th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
David Palmer will win he represents the people
February 28th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
David has incredible insight, and his blog is both informative and entertaining. He gets my vote.
February 28th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Very lucid comments. I’m voting for David.
February 28th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Manes is the MAN.
February 28th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I vote for DAVID MANES!
February 28th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Mr. McGuire’s
February 28th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Go Jake my vote is for you.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Writing the kind of blog that David (et. al.) write at HU is no small task.
It’s a liberal blog in a ultra-conservative world.
Rock on Cartel.
February 28th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I would have supported Jake McGuire had he known that Alan Keyes was running for President. As it stands, he came off as woefully uninformed.
February 28th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I vote for Jake McGuire! Go Jake! Mrs. Catron
February 28th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
I vote for Anthony Palmer because his comments are well-written and show a mature, thoughtful point of view. His writing considers opposing viewpoints and risks stepping out of the mainstream to politely refute them factual points and honorable opinion.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
GO DAVID!
February 28th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I vote for David Manes.
February 28th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
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February 28th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
What a great scholarship opportunity!
Good luck!!
February 28th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Go David Manes!
February 28th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Dave Manes deserves it…after all this is a passion. I vote for him every opportunity I get…and I really really think he should go for Presidency someday.
February 28th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
I would like to vote for David Manes.
February 28th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
my vote goes to Jake McGuire
February 29th, 2008 at 1:53 am
I’m voting for David Manes!
February 29th, 2008 at 2:26 am
If we would like to speak about dissenting minorities I would love to bring the name David Manes into the picture. David is a liberal Democrat at a conservative faith-based college in the state that chose Mike Huckabee as it’s leader for two terms. This is not easy at all. It is extremely difficult to be bombarded with opposing ideas in classes (as I’m sure Mr. McGuire also experiences at Yale), but it is even more difficult when at times it is insinuated that by taking a certain stance you are disowning your faith. Knowing David personally, I know that he is a person who doesn’t let a campus that sometimes likes to ignore the wall between church and state intimidate him or lower his personal standards in political discourse. David Manes always invites discussion and seeks to develop a mutually beneficial relationship out of everyone he comes into contact with, rather than simply debating them due to disagreement. I feel David exemplifies the way that being a minority causes you to seriously contemplate every aspect of your beliefs, developing you into a better scholar and better person. I also feel that Political Cartel portrays all of these aspects of David in an unabashed way, especially David’s love of discussion. For this reason I David Manes gets my vote and hopefully yours as well.
February 29th, 2008 at 11:48 am
I vote for David Manes. I truly believe that someday he will be the president of the United States and I can guarantee he wants this more than anyone. The evidence is clear in his writing.
February 29th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I vote for Jake!!
February 29th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
David Manes!
February 29th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Jake is articulate and wise beyond his years. I’m thrilled that conservatives lives among (some of) the youth of America!
February 29th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Oops — typo!
I’m thrilled that CONSERVATISM lives among (some of) our young people!
February 29th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Jake!!!
February 29th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Anthony Palmer gets my well-seasoned vote, as his research and perspective bring us a mature read worthy of respect in opinion. (I do similar grassroots advocacy as a fisheries columnist, writer, blogger fighting Alaskan corruption with others, too.) All of these folks are serving as citizen-warriors in a society where nothing short of paying full attention will bring us back our representative republic. Glad to see Obama is understood. Fair skies, good political winds…
February 29th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
This is already way more comments than there were for the scholarship last year. I checked – there were only 35 for that entire competition. There are over 70 in the first couple of days in this one! That is pretty exciting!
February 29th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Great job, David Manes!
February 29th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Anthony Palmer should be the one to be choosen. I respect not only his political view points but also his gentleness.
March 1st, 2008 at 2:58 am
David Manes is a gentleman and a scholar…
March 1st, 2008 at 7:05 am
David Manes. Duh.
March 1st, 2008 at 7:14 am
Ofcource I vote for Anthony.
Go Anthony !
March 1st, 2008 at 9:20 am
David Manes – Fired up and ready to go!
March 1st, 2008 at 5:30 pm
David Banes is definitely not dumb or anything, but Jake is just outstanding! His work on the Yale Free Press blog is further evidence.
March 1st, 2008 at 7:46 pm
I vote for Anthony Palmer because he represents the future blogger: those experts from diverse backgrounds who prefer not lean from one side or another. It’s a balanced approach.
Secondly, not only are the posts well written, but they are EXTREMELY well researched. You will not find one unsubstantiated fact in his comments. He even balances his resources. He does not favor CNN or Fox over the Washington Post or New York Times. He tries to pull in everyone.
Lastly, have you read what this guy’s life has been? Japan? Germany? Bi-lingual? Duke? Sorry. Neither of the other guys can boost such a unique background. That’s what we need in the political blog world: different perspectives.
Mr. Palmer, you have my vote.
March 1st, 2008 at 8:52 pm
You should vote for Jake
We think his mom is great
She raised him right
To not give up a fight
Good Luck from the Red, White & Blue
CHS loves you.
March 1st, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Good luck Jake!
March 2nd, 2008 at 1:58 pm
David Manes is a member of the North Hills church of Christ, of which my husband have been members for over 35 years. David is a fine, Christian young man, much deserving of this award. He is a great example of what young Christian men should me.
March 2nd, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Anthony Palmer is the most astute political blogger I’ve read.
March 2nd, 2008 at 2:46 pm
I’ve been to all three and Anthony’s is the best. The Seven-Ten is the most insightful and non-partisan blog I’ve ever been to, and it’s the first place I check for political news. Go Anthony!
March 2nd, 2008 at 3:30 pm
After reading the three finalists, while the other two blogs are very thoughtful and intelligent, it seems the clear choice is Jake McGuire. He’s not afraid to say what needs to be said, even if it’s unpopular, and support it with a well-reasoned argument. Best of luck to Mr. McGuire!!
March 2nd, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Congrats Anthony, kep up the good work, even all the way from OH! Canada you have support. GO OBAMA!!!! Hialary or Edwards for Veep.
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:32 pm
As a fan of true balance and critical thinking, I’m happy to vote for Anthony. Got my fingers crossed!
March 2nd, 2008 at 7:59 pm
In support of Jake- a promising student whom I am pleased has continued the journey for knowledge and truth and is striving to utilize his intelligence and passion in service of others.
March 2nd, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Way to go, David.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:58 pm
Anthony, best of luck to you!
March 3rd, 2008 at 1:57 am
I vote for Jake.
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:48 am
A friend pointed me in the direction of David Manes at Political Cartel. Not knowing what to expect from a blogger based at a school that was had a well-earned reputation in my own youth as the heartbeat of ultra right-wing political and religious narrow-mindedness, I was skeptical. Glad I checked him out. David’s writing is both thoughtful and balanced, while skilfully presenting his own ideological arguments. David, I hope you win!
March 3rd, 2008 at 8:01 am
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March 3rd, 2008 at 10:19 am
Anthony is arguably the sanest voice in political commentary anywhere on the blogosphere. He wrestles with real issues, engages in real debate, and promotes real thinking. He deserves a wider audience.
March 3rd, 2008 at 12:54 pm
We need more independent thinkers. Anthony does a great job.
March 3rd, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Jake McGuire is excellent.
March 3rd, 2008 at 1:37 pm
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March 3rd, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I would like to vote for David Manes. Great blog!
March 3rd, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Great job, Jake.
March 3rd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Davis Manes gets my vote.
March 3rd, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Good luck David! You’re goin’ all the way!
March 3rd, 2008 at 8:36 pm
I would like to vote for Anthony Palmer.
March 4th, 2008 at 2:08 am
David Manes.
March 4th, 2008 at 4:07 am
david manes
March 4th, 2008 at 9:08 am
[…] David is a fellow blogger, Harding man and overall good guy who runs a very good blog called Political Cartel which I read and have linked to for sometime now. In fact, he’s done such a good job that now he’s a finalist for the 2008 Political Blogging Scholarship from College Scholarships.org. […]
March 4th, 2008 at 9:52 am
I vote for Jake McGuire!
March 4th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I vote for Jake
March 4th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Anthony has one of the most interesting, curious and intelligent minds of anyone I know.
I wish him well.
March 4th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I vote for Anthony…a trailblazer
March 4th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I would like to vote for Jake McGuire
March 4th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
David gets my vote hands down!
March 5th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Whom does an American leader become?
There is influence in Japan.
It is precise, and the analysis of Anthony is exciting.
Who is a leader for the world to become peaceful?
I ask! American nation and Anthony.
March 5th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Way to go David…good luck…Nina
March 5th, 2008 at 11:09 am
good luck anthony!
March 5th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
voting for David
March 5th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Anthony, for sure. A genius.
March 6th, 2008 at 4:01 am
Anthony Palmer gets my vote. His blog is always insightful. You can tell how much thought and focus went into every single post. While I usually agree with his analysis, he goes one step further in the thorough way he presents his ideas.
March 6th, 2008 at 8:17 am
I have no reservations about giving Anthony Palmer my vote. He is admirably articulate and distinctive. I wish him lots of success!
March 7th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
David Manes:best choice
March 7th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
I love anthony’s blog. It has so much in it that I have not seen on other blogs. for example, he wrote something on Obama’s Blackness. I thought it was amazing. Never read anything like that.
March 7th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Anthony,
Great to hear about your blog. I wish you the best.
Come by to see us at SCATP sometime.
EE
March 7th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
One of my friend’s sent me the link to Anthony’s blog. I never read a blog on politics before, but this was great. He really knows how explain things in a intellectual way.
I’m going to keep reading. I hope you win, anthony!!!
March 8th, 2008 at 12:52 am
Palmer is a formidable political thinker. Wow…
March 8th, 2008 at 12:55 am
Obama, Clinton, and McCanin need to hire Anthony. He does a kick-butt job pointing out the good/bad about all candidates.
I just like how he doesnot go either way party-wise. Really nice to see somebody like that.
March 10th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
I would like to vote for Jake McGuire.
March 10th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I vote for Jake
March 15th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I think it is odd that Anthony, who is a full-time teacher who is 31 years old is competing with two real college students. After all, he graduated from his undergraduate school almost a decade ago. It just seems a little unfair.
March 16th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
We think David Manes is the best prospect!
Betty and Evan Ulrey
March 16th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Cast my vote for David Manes (even though he is a Democrat)
March 16th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
David Manes deserves the vote!
March 17th, 2008 at 10:59 am
sry, I vote for David Manes.
March 17th, 2008 at 11:04 am
I am voting for Anthony Palmer.
March 17th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I truly believe that there is no limit on how much education one wishes to obtain and the means to get financial assistance. Race, sex, religion, and age should not matter. Every penny helps and contest like this one should be applauded. Why deny someone else the opportunity to achieve a higher level of education with financial assistance? I found it somewhat odd that two of the bloggers are the sole contributors while another has four people contributing to it. Congrats to the winner! You deserve it.
March 17th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I see some very disrespectful comments on this page about Mr. Palmer winning. Some comments suggest that he unfairly won because he’s “a 31 year old full-time teacher.” It is quite amazing how people believe that just because you are not an undergraduate that financial aid or any other scholarship awards not needed.
I think we should be happy for whoever won the award. This kind of nipping at the winner’s heals smacks of the same kind of Criticism that Clinton launches toward Obama because she’s in second place, not in first place.
March 17th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Congratulations to Anthony. He maintains a very impressive blog and did a remarkable job getting out the vote for the contest. This whole event was a lot of fun and I enjoyed it.