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John of Vienna, Va., had multiple nominees. “Paul Clement, the U.S. solicitor general and Franklin Lavin, the under secretary of Commerce. The former has argued 50 cases before the Supreme Court and is not yet 40 and is the youngest solicitor general in memory. The latter served Ronald Reagan as his political director and is a former ambassador to Singapore and a leader in the international trade arena.” In a separate e-mail, John suggested Stephanie Herseth, the congresswoman from South Dakota, calling her “a leading light in the Democratic Party. She comes from a Red State but has Eastern credentials.”
Both Patricia of Alta Loma, Calif., and Susan of Whidbey Island, Wash., nominated Steven Colbert. Writes Susan: “He makes me laugh four nights a week--laugh out loud. More Colbert!”
Frank from Dallas: “Rajan Sedalia’s form-follows-funky creations includes a strange collection of comics, industrial design and invention.
Adam of Russellville, Ark., suggests “a band by the name of Copeland. They are amazing. If people could just check them out, I know they would be huge.”
Lester of Inkster, Mich., modestly suggests "Myself. I’m just an ordinary baby boomer who would like to change the direction this county is going.”
Julie in Sciota, Pa., writes: "I enjoy Rachael Ray. She is such a burst of fresh air, and it is so nice to see a 'regular person' succeed. It would be interesting to see how she is adjusting to fame. What is it she loves the most about it and what does she miss from her days working retail. It is so great when REAL PEOPLE exist."
Tosha in Conway, Ark., writes: "Mary J. Blige. She's an inspiration and she has come a very long way."
Aubrey in Sacramento, Calif., writes: "Lil' Kim. [In 2006,] she'll be out of jail, have another album, and she will have a monster year in album sales."
Marsha-Ann in Keyport, N.J., writes: "Kanye West seems to be setting himself up to be the next Sean (Diddy) Combs. I predict much from him in the coming year."
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