PARDON THE INTERRUPTION . . . but we’ve been reading the comments many of you have included with your generous donations during our Pledge Drive, and we couldn’t agree more with how you feel about Steve Benen and his blog. “Steve Benen’s blog is my one must read political source every day” sums up why so many of you read him several times a day, every day. Praises for Steve’s balanced approach abound, along with comments like, “a welcome voice of reason amidst the shouting.” Perhaps summing up your feelings — and ours — is “Steve Benen Rocks!”
Steve’s blog posts often go beyond being informative and entertaining. His “Pass.The.Damn.Bill” was the shot heard round the blogosphere — and beyond. Its influence on the healthcare debate was immeasurable. Steve’s commentary extends from your computer screen to the halls of Congress. And it’s donations from readers like you that allow us to provide the medium for Steve’s voice.
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