About Political Gastronomica
Political Gastronomica is a discourse on technology and online activism - how the marketplace of governing and ideas is improving with the efficiencies of the Internet.
Author Sanford Dickert, former CTO of John Kerry for President Campaign, works with political campaigns, non-profits and private companies from the Fortune 500 to startups.
Dickert leverages online community engagement techniques and technical vision for brand and message management through effective application of social media and organizational processes.

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Daily Archives: October 31, 2008
Mayor Bloomberg, would you consider “Secretary of National Infrastructure”?
Mayor Bloomberg – our national infrastructure constitute the roots for any future economic growth – we would be very well served to have someone as yourself at the helm of a Cabinet-level position overseeing private/public partnerships to redesign and overhaul America’s infrastructure – a Secretary of National Infrastructure. Continue reading
Christine Jennings / Vern Buchanan for Florida District 13
In my conversations with her Campaign Manager and her Communications Director, I learn a lot about the differences between the two candidates and asked for a comparison between the two candidates. Following is a breakdown of both Vern Buchanan’s positions/actions as Congressman and Ms. Jennings’ positions on the issues. Continue reading
