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Smoot to be interviewed during live blog tonight

Sheila Smoot campaign imageBirmingham, AL-based political blog The Progressive Electorate plans to interview congressional candidate (and current Jefferson County CommissionerSheila Smoot this evening beginning at 8 p.m. on Daily Kos.

They’ve already posted three questions they plan to ask during the chat and they’re asking for folks to consider submitting others to the thread (thinking it means you may be able to submit your questions as comments to the post announcing tonight’s discussion too).

Photo: Courtesy of the candidate’s Fan Page on Facebook.

Let Odetta hear from us here in Birmingham

Last week we let you know about the current health crisis of legendary singer/songwriter (and Birmingham, AL native) Odetta Gordon.

The Daily Kos picks up the story on Saturday with a new address and word that she’s expected to remain at Lenox Hill Hospital through the end of the week. The address for those interested in sending her well wishes (or dropping by if you’re in New York for the holidays) is after the jump:

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