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David Snyder: Life After Law

Not being much of a writer, but having known the RP for going on 30 years, I was offered the opportunity to contribute to the blog. The theme of all first timers on this site is (in the RP's own words), "how you got to your second act." Although I am not a recovering politician, I am a recovering lawyer.

I spent ten years practicing law and I am proud to say – IT CAN BE DONE – you can make it out alive. And there is life on the outside. This is in no way meant to disparage attorneys. Many on t...

Tomorrow at The Recovering Politician

We have another busy Friday in store for you at The Recovering Politician.

If you've become a fan of contributing RP Artur Davis — or were already one to begin with — he will be the star of this week's RPTV Friday Video Flashback.  Tune in around lunchtime for his moving views on faith, humility and compassion.

We lead off with the debut of a new Friend of RP.  Tired of life as just another lawyer, he jumped ship and began his second act in a new profession.  Any of our readers looking for...

The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Speed

The Politics of Speed

Gas prices are high. We all know it, we all have to deal with it. However, just because you are getting squeezed at the pump don't let yourself be susceptible the various "gas saving" devices on the market. They are scams – pure and simple. [Jalopnik]

Here is a very interesting article from Patrick Peterson, a former NASCAR mechanic, on how pit crews deal with drivers and their rage. This an interesting, revealing article that NASCAR fans should definitely read. [All Left...

Jeff Smith: The Gang of Six Remains Relevant

In his role as a contributing member of Politico's "Arena," contributing RP Jeff Smith was asked if he believed the U.S. Senate's "Gang of Six" – a bipartisan group formed to develop a solution to the budget deficit crisis – would remain relevant after the recent departure of conservative Republican Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma.

Here's Jeff's answer:

The Gang remains relevant. Given his nature, Coburn could return as easily as he left; sure, he may be frustrated, but it's probably just a...

The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Immigration

The Politics of Immigration

This is an amazing story of courage and persistence in the face of adversity. Isabel Castillo, an undocumented immigrant who came to the United States with her family when she was six years old and has been a vocal and visible proponent of the DREAM Act, will be presented with an honorary doctorate from the University of San Francisco tomorrow, the 20th of May. There's only one catch: this Magna Cum Laude graduate of Eastern Mennonite University without a Social...

RPTV: My Home Energy Efficiency Rehab, Part 2 — The Electric Efficiency Boogaloo

Welcome to Part 2 of my filmmaking debut!

Yesterday, RPTV shared with you part 1 of my home energy efficiency audit, which demonstrated why I am the Sy Sperling of energy efficiency.  If you missed it, click here.

As I discussed yesterday,  while many of us would like to take meaningful steps to adjust our lifestyles to help protect the plan; often times, the remedies can be expensive.

With a home energy efficiency rehab, however, your rehab expenses will be paid off by the savings in your...

The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Fame

The Politics of Fame

Help wanted: major political party seeks candidate to run against President Obama. Send all applications to RNC headquarters with current resume and three professional references. [US News]

"I'll [most likely NOT] be back." The end of Arnold. [Politico]

Gingrich campaign raises eyebrows from the get-go: details here. [Washington Post]

THIS JUST IN: Latest polling data shows Huckabee's exit boosts Romney. [Wall Street Journal]

FINAL TRUMP WATCH: The unbearable lightness of...

Artur Davis: Handicapping the Republican Primary

By my count, six Republicans of differing degrees of stature have passed on running for President. Some of the hesitation is rooted in jitters about entering the national stage prematurely (Pence, Thune, maybe Christie, if he is chemically capable of jitters); some of it is based on a cold assessment that Barack Obama plus a billion dollar war-chest is too high a barrier in the fall, and that playing kingpin in the primaries is an appealing enough way to spend the winter and spring of 2012.

As...

Tomorrow at The Recovering Politician

Thursday is a big day at The Recovering Politician.

Contributing RP and former U.S. Congressman Artur Davis leads off with an expert's view of the machinations within the GOP presidential primary field.  Davis makes some incisive observations from the perspective of someone who has run — and won — elections at the federal level.

At lunchtime, tune in to part two of the RP's Home Energy Efficiency Rehab: The Electric Efficiency Boogaloo.  After this series, and its helpful links to loan and...

The RP's Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Laughter

The Politics of Laughter

"Where White Man Went Wrong" [picture]

You have probably already seen this, but if not, please enjoy. [The Galactic Empire Times]

Bagels vs. Donuts [comic]

Apparently Purchase College in New York allowed it students to name a newly built dormitory. Would you like to know what they ended up with? Sure you would. [Purchase.edu]

Our own Recovering Politician could make good use of an invention such as this! (Potentially funnier if you have seen him whip out his iPad in...