A few minutes ago, I was hard at work reading the cases cited by Justice Souter in his dissent in Rosenberger v. UVA (my summer job) when my fiancee, who was watching the Real World with his sister downstairs, started yelling for me. Ashwin Madia was the subject of a quick segment on MTV. Its a pretty neat clip actually, check it out.
(H/T Truscott for the online version)
While I’m writing, I also just want to note how great this idea is. Also, this idea. If these events actually happen, what a clear contrast they will set up between Obama and McCain. It is so refreshing to finally have a Democratic presidential campaign that is not completely inept.
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Ashwin is spectacular and while many (especially on some national blogs, Swing State Project to be particular) are more pessimistic about this race since Bonoff would’ve been a shoe in while Madia will have to work harder, this is an extremely winnable seat and Ashwin is inspiring, intelligent, and really is personable. Hopefully I can nag him for a St. Thomas visit.
Nice piece. That is about as glowing as one could make a 3-minute chunk.
What was the context behind it? Are they featuring people from the MTV generation who are running? Any other rhyme or reason behind who they are selecting?
What did Souter have to say about Rosenberger?
MTV is doing a series called soldier stories about Iraq war veterans.
Heh. Let’s see if they do any postivie stories on Conservative or Republican soldier-candidates.
MTV is entitled to freedom of speech, and we’re entitled to decide if we want MTV to be our relied-upon source of election information.
Actually, I think it is great that more election info is getting into mainstream media. It does, however, amount to free advertising, but that has been an issue for ages.
Hey Zack, glad to see you are reading a Souter opinion (even if a dissent). He’s my favorite Justice (and no, I’m not biased just because I was a lawclerk for him). Thanks to you guys for keeping me up to date on DFL and progressive politics in Minnesota during my time here in the wilderness (aka DC).