I'm humbled to have been nominated in the Air America Cruise Contest – even more so to learn today that thanks to the support of Air America readers and others I've made the Top 5 (along with Digby, Joe Jervis, Mike Lux, and Pam Spaulding) and moved on to the second and final round of voting. David Brock, the founder & CEO of Media Matters, sent around the below email today encouraging County Fair readers to take 30 seconds and cast a vote in my favor before the second round of voting ends on December 17.

Needless to say, your vote today would be greatly appreciated – it really only does take 30 seconds. Don't forget to tell your friends and spread the word on Twitter and Facebook:

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Here's that email from David Brock:

Dear Friend,

Air America is having a contest, and with your vote today, our very own Karl Frisch, a Senior Fellow here at Media Matters, could be the winner!

Please take 30 seconds and cast your vote TODAY for Karl Frisch.

One lucky progressive blogger will win a seven-day cruise through the Mexican Riviera with Howard Dean, Rachel Maddow, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Ron Reagan, and other leading progressives.

Thanks to the support of Air America readers and others, Karl and four other progressive bloggers have moved on to the second and final round of voting.

Please take 30 seconds and cast your vote TODAY for Karl Frisch.

This second round of voting will end on December 17, but your vote is needed today to make certain it is counted. The winner will be announced on December 21.

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm.

Sincerely,

David Brock
Founder & CEO,
Media Matters for America