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Charlottesville MSA Electon Results
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Virginia’s 5th District is huge, and this election is not fully representative of all of the Charlottesville MSA, but it’s a “good enough” snapshot. (at least for these purposes). Sure, the results are unofficial, but thanks to Virginia’s State Board of Elections, we can see tonight’s election results. … You couldn’t even muster 50% turnout. 
Albemarle County – More Balanced than Charlottesville City 
Greene County – More Republican than Charlottesville City or Albemarle County. 
Fluvanna County 
Nelson County – the best percentage turnout! 
* I made a long, insightful comment on Facebook months ago, and, because of the Facebook way, can’t find the comment for the life of me. Continue reading
Sign Here and Don’t Bother Reading this Contract (I Haven’t)
Off topic, and not for or against HR 2998, the former HR 2454.
But trust me anyway.
If you were a buyer or seller, would you hire me if I didn’t bother reading the offers, Contracts and contingencies that I asked you to sign?
How Fast Can Congress Read H.R. 2998 from Sunlight Foundation on Vimeo.
Why do we allow our "hired" representatives to get away with passing bills – trivial and substantial – without actually reading them?
More at the Sunlight Foundation:
I wrote last week that OpenCongress can be an incredible resource for citizens,
