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Jay Cutler: Popular Among Liberals, But Polling Softly
By Whet Moser
Who's standing by Jay Cutler? Liberal Democrats. Republicans in Illinois are more skeptical of the Bears' quarterback, at least when they're not rooting for the Packers. NB: poll results are from the week the Bears beat the Vikings, not their late season collapse, which may have disturbed the electorate. Read more
Probability, Fantasy Baseball, and FiveThirtyEight
By Whet Moser
The stat geek's FiveThirtyEight site is a must-read during campaign season. But interest can turn into addiction, and addiction into abuse. Consume his work in moderation, as part of a healthy information diet, and be wary of people who call it deadly or a miracle drug. Read more
Betty Caywood and Mary Shane: Baseball's First Female Announcers
By Whet Moser
Baseball's first female announcer was a Chicago weather anchor hired away by the infamous Charlie Finley to do color for his terrible Athletics team. It was a stunt, but Mary Shane, the White Sox announcer who followed her, brought a deep love of the game to her brief stint in the booth. Read more