Once again, I need your ideas. Last Friday we ran the first of our two-part year-end awards columns, so we're halfway to closing the year out here.

So put on your thinking caps and try to remember the year that was, and share your nominations for the second round with everyone. There are (as always) plenty of categories to choose from, so anyone worth noting will likely fit into one of them. It was a rollercoaster of a year, so there should be lots to choose from.

And once again, I would be remiss if I didn't urge everyone to support the site with your generous donations. The site redesign/update is on track for January or February, and your input has been helping, but it's going to be a rather big hit on the site's budget, so we're hoping we can meet this year's goal before we get there.

In any case, here are the remaining categories that will be covered this Friday. If you missed it, please check out last week's column to see who has already won awards and who I have left out. Interpret the categories however you want (be creative!) and let me know your nominations.

And I hope everyone's in a great holiday mood and are all ready to celebrate! I've still got some things to do before we're ready here, but hopefully I'll be able to get everything done in time. But for now, what I need most is your ideas... so here we go:

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 2025.]

-- Chris Weigant

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