Last week I was in Milwaukee, meeting with the NPR member station and speaking to NPR donors. Consequently, there was no ScuttleButton puzzle.
And there have been consequences.
Since then, the Milwaukee Brewers have coughed up their lead in the National League Central, having been swept by the Twins and then losing a series to the Cardinals. Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle's (D) tax raising plans are under attack.
And all because there was no ScuttleButton puzzle last week when I was in Milwaukee.
I think Milwaukee has suffered enough. So ScuttleButton is back. And so are the rules: Take one word (or concept) per button, add 'em up, and whaddaya get? Usually the answer to the rebus is a famous name or a common expression. And don't focus on a political answer. It doesn't necessarily have to be political, though it could be.
A correct answer chosen at random gets his or her name in this column. Personally, I can't imagine a greater honor.
You can't use the comments box at the bottom of the page for your answer. Send submission (plus your name and city/state -- you won't win without that) to politicaljunkie@npr.org.
ScuttleButton is a regular Friday feature on the Political Junkie blog (except when I'm in Milwaukee). Here's the answer to the last puzzle.
And, by adding your name to the Political Junkie mailing list, you will be the first on your block to receive notice when a new puzzle goes up on the blog. Sign up at politicaljunkie@npr.org. Or you can make sure to get an automatic RSS feed whenever a new Junkie post goes up by clicking here.
Good luck, have fun, and happy Friday!
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