NSF, primary supporter of academic basic research in most non-biomedical fields, is up just slightly, about 0.8 percent above the level of inflation in the past three years. (aaas.org)
I agree that AV + supporters are pretending that this isn't a real choice, but I think primary supporters underestimate it as well. (nextleft.org)
When he wrapped up the nomination, Mondale put out the word that Cuomo was on his list of potential running - mates — a customary way for a nominee to thank a key primary supporter (and a particularly empty gesture from Mondale, who was intent on putting a woman or minority on his ticket). (politico.com)