The California Democratic State convention is being held in Sacramento this weekend. The city was chosen over Los Angeles this year for a number of reasons- one perhaps being that the Kings were not likely to fill hotel rooms for playoff games.
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The party nominated 76 year old John Burton for its chairperson. While in the governor’s race, the favorite is 71 year old Jerry Brown, unless 75 year old Dianne Feinstein jumps into the race. Even John McCain is saying “these people are OLD.”
A 76 year old party chair, and two 70 potential plus gubernatorial candidates? This isn’t a convention, it’s an episode of “60 Minutes.”
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Senator Barbara Boxer, age 68, also announced at the convention she is running for re-election to the Senate. Presumably to capture the youth vote.
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Speaking of old, some previously unknown letters written by Benjamin Franklin have been found. In one, the Philadelphia leader excitedly chronicled watching the rookie debut of Jamie Moyer.
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The NFL announced that they may extend their regular season schedule and play the Super Bowl in mid-February. Apparently they want the season to last at least as long as the NBA playoffs.
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