I am frantically trying to get ready for the holidays, which includes getting ready for our year-end awards columns. Normally I would post this second-round plea for nominations for these awards between when the first installment runs and the second. But this year I have decided to run the columns on the Fridays right before the holiday weekends, meaning few people will be paying attention during the between-the-holidays week. So I decided to put this call out early.

As always during December, we would also humbly point out that it is a dandy time to donate to the site, as we haven't even hit halfway of our annual pledge drive target yet. So if you have the means and the time, please consider funding this site for all of next year. Click on the thermometer above and it will take you to the donation page. And thanks!

Without further ado, here are the categories for the second and final segment of our year-end awards column. If you missed it, you can also check out the first list of nominating categories, which ran last week.

I hope everyone's in a holiday mood and has plenty of good suggestions! Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go put some lights up outside the house....

Destined For Political Stardom

Destined For Political Oblivion

Best Political Theater

Worst Political Theater

Worst Political Scandal

Most Underreported Story

Most Overreported Story

Biggest Government Waste

Best Government Dollar Spent

Boldest Political Tactic

Best Idea

Worst Idea

Sorry To See You Go

15 Minutes Of Fame

Best Spin

Worst Spin

Most Honest Person

Biggest Liar

Most Overrated

Most Underrated

Predictions

[Note: As usual, that last category isn't an actual award, but rather a chance for you to make any and all predictions for what's going to happen in 2024.]

-- Chris Weigant

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