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It all started with a mysterious ailment called Y2K. In 1999, we stood at the threshold of a new century with eyes wide in fear of a bizarre consequence of modern times.

The mastermind of some of the most ruthless Republican attack ads of the decade has found a new customer -- Linda McMahon .

From the Talking Points : In a potential Democratic primary, Gillibrand has 32%; Thompson has 23%; former Rep.

Whether or not the legislature likes it, something Gov. David Paterson is doing is helping him in the polls.

Joe Trippi, who served as campaign manager for Howard Dean's unique bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, has signed on for a new ride: FOX News contributor.

One of the ironies of the current political situation for locals is that Democrats are plainly gaining hegemony in Memphis and Shelby County, while, statewide, the momentum is altogether the other way.

This morning's Quinnipiac poll showing Senator Kirsten Gillibrand trailing former Mayoral candidate Bill Thompson, 41-28 percent in a prospective 2010 race is somewhat countered by the new Siena Poll, which shows her leading a "Democratic field" of Thompson, former Tennessee Congressman Harold Ford Jr , and labor activist Jonathan Tasini .

New York voters are beginning to lighten up on Gov. David Paterson , whose favorable rating jumped to 38% this month after being sub-30% since May, according to a new Quinnipiac poll.

Rank Race Change 1 LA-02 Republican None 2 LA-03 Democrat Up 3 NY-23 Republican Up 4 NM-02 Democrat Up 5 IL-10 Republican Down 6 AL-02 Democrat Up 7 MD-01 Democrat Down 8 PA-06 Republican Down 9 CO-04 Democrat Up 10 PA-07 Democrat Up Rank Race Primary Change 1 Republican None 2 Democrat None 3 Republican Up 4 Republican None 5 Republican Down 6 ...

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand would lose an election to ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani , according to 2 new polls.

From National Journal : In mid-October, the financial behemoth Goldman Sachs hired former Rep.

In mid-October, the financial behemoth Goldman Sachs hired former Rep. Harold Ford Sr., D-Tenn., according to an early December lobby disclosure filing.

FAST FACTS: They certainly put the pomp into this ceremony. They had a choir, a violin, an honor guard, a couple of preachers, and a flock of Ford's. There were more Fords at the Shelby County Office Building then you'd find on the roads in Detroit.

Broadband for America, a group of cable and phone networks, associations and other organizations advocating broadband adoption with the help of the private sector, has named former congressman Harold Ford, D-Tenn., and ex-FCC Chairman Michael Powell honorary co-chairs of the organization, reports B&C . "As our country prepares a national broadband ...

Coming next year: More Davids Than Goliaths: A Political Education by former Rep.

BOOKEND: Fred Thompson campaigns in his hometown of Lawrenceburg in 2007, before quitting his run for president.

Facebook announced it is creating a Facebook Safety Advisory Board to provide advice to the firm on online safety issues.

As a political battle begins taking shape in Tennessee's 8th congressional district, Democratic state Sen.

The campaigns of the three remaining Democratic candidates in the Tennessee governor's race are scrambling to consolidate their positions after two candidates dropped out this week.

Not I says the inside Democratic sources : "The biggest misnomer out there right now is this a Republican seat," the source said, pointing out that the district also voted for the Democratic candidates in the 2002 gubernatorial and Senate races - Dems narrowly won the former, and substantially lost the other - and also voted for Harold Ford Jr.