Here we are, finally, the last debate, but you'd think that since America is falling apart, that maybe one of us regular Joe's, not Joe the Plumber, would be able to get some access, not so, my friends.

• 10/30/08
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Suspension of our constitutional rights - that's what happens at an American protest. See how you can dress your way out of it.

• 10/28/08
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When his mother says "He's a Momma's boy!" apparently there's some truth in that. Southern momma's love him.

• 10/28/08
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Our battle worn candidates and me. It's tough to get up in the morning after being attacked, but if you're in politics, the show must go on.

• 10/28/08
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The sad, but true stories of who protests what at the DNC.

• 10/28/08
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Little did I know that not only do I resemble Edwards mistress, Reille Hunter, but when I asked him for a job, he laughed, not at my joke, but I think a sigh of relief.

• 8/12/08
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People have really weird ideas of why they might vote, or might not. Trust me, I can dispel those weird voting myths.

• 8/12/08
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My NBC audition, filed from the Green Party convention. Look for those pieces -coming soon.

• 8/12/08
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The Uptake.org profiles Citizen Kate

• 5/16/08
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That's right! Citizen Kate meets up with some A-list Republicans at the CNN/LA Times/Politico Debate in Simi Valley, California. I can't believe I'm finally meeting Republicans. This calls for some serious tactics so that they know Citizen Kate is serious. I want to be taken serious. It was an amazing time. I spoke with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and almost with Rudy Giuliani. Seriously. Oh. And there was a young girl trying to steal my act. She’s playing the role of Young Citizen Kate. Rudy took her serious. He talked to her. Seriously. Note to self: Republicans aren’t as serious as I thought, but I seriously need to find out more about them.

• 7/5/08
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Citizen Kate cateches up with Old Hollywood Celebrities at a Hillary Clinton event in Indianapolis, Indiana. So, I made it to my first big Hillary event in Indiana. It was a rock concert with John Mellencamp. Actually, he only played one song. I discovered firsthand what local reporters go through at political events. I didn’t get to interview Hillary. But I did see stars like Sean Astin, Rob Reiner, and MIss Indiana. I even chatted with Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson. I was super clost to Bill Clinton! But not close enough to touch him. When I tried to reach the Clintons after Hillary’s big speech, the volunteers stopped me. Apparently, reporters with cameras aren’t allowed to get too close. Just another day of being a citizen journalist. Note to self: Pretend you’re not a reporter so that you can get better access to candidates.

• 5/16/08
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Citizen Kate discovers the secret to Obama’s success at a rally in Indianapolis. What an amazing night!? I arrived last minute to the Barack Obama rally downtown, and got right in. Finally, people are starting to recognize citizen journalists as the real deal. Despite the rain, it was a warm night filled with good music and super cute secret service agents. And very different from the Hillary rally. Barack lacked the Hollywood super stars, but received a personalized serenade from Stevie Wonder! The energy was undeniably upbeat with a diverse crowd 10 times larger than Hillary's single song Mellencamp experience. I mean, Stevie made it very clear that he's all for Obama. Barack's on a roll. Note to self: Lyrics written about you really increase your popularity in politics. Baaarack Ooobama. Baraack Ooobama.

• 5/16/08
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Citizen Kate spends the day with the Amish and Mennonites in Indiana to discover how they feel about the Voter ID Law, which could take away their right to vote. I spent a wonderful day with my new friends at the Miller Buggy Line Tours and Menno-Hof Center in Shipshewana. The Amish and Mennonites are simple, lovely, and very green people. Al Gore should hang out with them to realize the real inconvenient truth is that this community of super green people people may loose their right to vote. I learned firsthand what this community thinks about voting, the candidates and great leaders. So I spoke with one Amish man, and one liberal Mennonite, Joe Yoder, who's name is all over the town. Yoder's are very popular there. They must love Star Wars! Note to self: Sometimes people choose not to vote. But they should always have the choice.

• 7/5/08
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Citizen Kate gets tips on winning the presidential race from the first four time Indy 500 winner AJ Foyt, and his team's Indy 500 driver, Darren Manning. If you want to know how to win, go to people who win for a living. AJ Foyt shared his thoughts with me on what it takes to be a great leader. I even got to spend time with the crew in the pit during practice. My prediction: Darren Manning will win the Indy 500...if the race is judged on looks. The whole AJ Foyt Racing Team is super cute, and I got to hug them all. I should spend more time at the Indy Speedway. Seriously. Good luck, Darren! I'm rooting for you. Note to self: Political campaigns are like race car driving. It takes more than one lap around the track to really get going and win.

• 5/29/08
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Citizen Kate meets up with some A-list Politicians, including Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain, at the Libertarian National Convention in Denver. I'm so excited. I went to my first big Libertarian event--a masquerade ball. I dressed as the future Lady Liberty. Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning for...freedom. The night was a total blast. Libertarians really know how to party. Wearing masks allows you to be free to say what you want any old time. I poured drinks for freedom, met Presidential elect Bob Barr, and hung with some of this nation's forefathers like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. I can't believe it! I actually spent most of my evening with Hillary Clinton. A lot of people don't know the real Hillary. But I do. She even sent me a personal email with a secret -- She plans to concede this Saturday. I know that she'll always keep what's best for this nation in mind. And the woman can dance! She's smokin'. Note to self: If your party sucks, go to another. Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Peace and Freedom. You choose.

• 7/5/08
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A year in review of Citizen Kate's journey to meet Obama. Many people have asked me why I began this whole citizen journey on the campaign trail. The answer is simple -- to find Obama. He's an icon in my hometown of Chicago. When I heard he was making a possible presidential announcement in Springfield, I was there. I followed Obama to LA, where my hope to meet him was crushed. I went to Iowa and commissioned Duffy Lyon to make a butterhead of Barack. Then to New Hampshire, where David Axelrod admitted I was key to success. I even was in Indiana singing with Stevie Wonder, and so close to shaking Obama's hand. Still no go... Obama, I made your butterhead! Now stop shunning me. Note to self: Politics and Obama, are sweet.

• 7/5/08
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Citizen Kate finally finds the real party and learns what it takes to be a Libertarian. I was so excited to go to the Libertarian National Convention in Denver. It was liberating compared to some of the other political parties I've been too. Everyone was excited to talk to me. So much so that I spoke with almost every Libertarian Presidential Candidate directly, including the official Libertarian Presidential candidate, Bob Barr, his running mate, Wayne Allyn Root, and the Democratic turned Libertarian candidate, Mike Gravel. I learned firsthand that Libertarians stand for anything to do with personal freedom and less government. It's like they want to elect themselves out of a job eventually, and live a free and prosperous life. What's not to like about Libertarians? They love peace, drugs and rock 'n roll, which of course makes them the best party to go to. Note to self: Become a Libertarian, to say and do whatever you want. Vote Libertarian to "help the other guy win".

• 7/5/08
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