The Lincoln Day Dinner and Auction is just around the corner, here is your first reminder to save the date.

Date: February 12, 2010

Location: St. Martin’s Pavilion

Tickets: $50 each or $350 for a table of 8 (paid in advance prior to Jan 6)

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Obama has enjoyed the mainstream media unabashed fawning of his popularity, until today. I clicked on a story that MSN.com had on their home page written by Howard Fineman titled “Is Obama’s Star Dimming as US Stocks Drop”. It’s the first time that I’ve seen any real criticism towards Obama. Here is an exerpt:

I’m not sure the rest of the world sees the White House as “the place to be” any more. And that will have unsettling consequences for all of us. Obama’s role as the elegant, path-breaking, intercultural celebrity is not enough to reverse a steady erosion of our global dominance — especially not if he’s seen merely as a new hood ornament on an economic clunker.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34128987/ns/politics-white_house
Howard Fineman

You can also see how far his star has falled by checking out the Rasmussen Reports Daily Presidential Tracking Poll here:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll

Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  October 30, 2009

High Traffic Volume Anticipated at Thurston County Courthouse

      OLYMPIA – Thurston County is anticipating heavy traffic volume at the courthouse on Monday, November 2, 2009 and citizens are encouraged to use one of the other 23 ballot drop boxes located throughout the county.  “Monday is the day before Election Day and the last day for people to pay their property taxes,” commented Auditor Kim Wyman.  “This may cause long lines of cars in the parking lot and frustration for citizens requesting replacement ballots at the courthouse.”

      As a result of these two events, parking will be limited.  Locations of the ballot drop boxes are listed on the yellow card inserted with ballot materials, in the Local Voters’ Pamphlet, and online at www.ThurstonVotes.org.  For further elections information, call (360) 786-5408.

By: Jamie Bariekman

GOP's Beehler reports endorsement by Thurston deputies

Thurston County's sheriff’s deputies have endorsed Republican county commissioner candidate Pat Beehler, the candidate's campaign said today. In a news release, it said in part:

Thurston County Deputy Sheriff's Association announced today they have overwhelmingly voted to endorse Pat Beehler for Thurston County Commissioner. "This endorsement means a lot to me, and I very much appreciate their confidence and support, " Beehler said upon hearing the news. "The Deputy Sheriff's share my vision for getting Thurston County back on track, and know that the County Commission can do better."

I haven't seen anything explaining why the deputies did not want to back incumbent Democrat Karen Valenzuela. It seems fair to assume the commission's budget cuts and legal fight with the Sheriff’s Office over spending are part of the story.