Watching the videotape of the death of 12-year-old Mohammed Aldura provides the viewer with one of those unforgettably tragic images.
Contrary to popular belief, the winner of the 2000 election will not be the man who raised the most money, or ran the most ads, or had the best spin control.
The saying in Hollywood is that "you're only as good as your last movie." In Washington, the saying should be "you're only as good as your last earmark." Earmarking refers to a practice that is common among many in elected office, of adding last-minute provisions to spending bills, provisions that are specifically targeted for a new program or service within their district or state.