Part of politics is lining up endorsements under the premise that if these people support you, others will, too. Webb got a pretty good push today: Jim Webb received today support from seven past and present Senate Democrats including Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, … Continue reading Do endorsements affect your choice?
Month: May 2006
Another Bush in the White House??!!!
As if two of them hasn't been bad enough.
Marriage amendment: more bad news
I think we all know that the battle over the so-called "Gay Marriage Amendment" is almost lost. The only question is how bad the loss will be. Today, a panel of state delegates voted to adopt the explanation of the amendment written by AG Bob McDonnell's staff. This explanation will be included on the State … Continue reading Marriage amendment: more bad news
MoveOn.org Drake ads – are they backfiring?
The Pilot's editorial today discusses the latest ad from MoveOn.org regarding Thelma Drake. The ad, which can be viewed on the MoveOn.org website (Quicktime required), is the second of three planned. This ad attempts to draw a connection between Drake and lobbyist Jack Abramoff. On the website is a pdf of the supporting documentation for … Continue reading MoveOn.org Drake ads – are they backfiring?
Divine Denial
Perhaps this post should be over on Moral Contradictions but I couldn't reach Nathan to ask him to post it 😉 From American Prospect: Each of the Big Three networks, plus Fox's broadcast network, have rejected a paid advertisement from the United Church of Christ that bears the tagline, "God doesn't reject people. Neither do … Continue reading Divine Denial
Reflections on the 5/2 elections
I've been thinking about 5/2 local elections and what the results mean. In Chesapeake, all incumbents on the school board kept their seats. Members of council were not so lucky, however. Three incumbents lost. In Virginia Beach, there will be two new faces on the school board and three on council. In Portsmouth, the school … Continue reading Reflections on the 5/2 elections
Ear to the ground: Norfolk Mayoral Race 2010
With last Tuesday's elections now over, attention has already turned to the next mayoral race in 2010. Today's Pilot has a couple of articles of interest. Everybody's running Seems that nearly every council member is throwing their hat in the ring. The only ones not mentioned as doing so is Don Williams and the newly … Continue reading Ear to the ground: Norfolk Mayoral Race 2010
Reminder: Norfolk Real estate tax rate hearing tonight
Don't forget that the hearing on the real estate tax rate will be held tonight. The proposals can be found here. The hearing is at 6pm at Lafayette Winona Middle Shcool, 1701 Alsace Avenue.
More on Hillary
Great piece in the Washington Post on Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton has a few problems if she wants to secure the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. She is a leader who fails to lead. She does not appear "electable." But most of all, Hillary has a Bill Clinton problem. Hat tip to Corey for this.
Born today
Some people born today, May 7: Tim Russert (1950) Johnny Unitas (1933) Teresa Brewer (1931) Totie Fields (1930) Darren McGavin (1922) Eva Peron (1919) Gary Cooper (1901) Gabby Hayes (1885) Johannes Brahms (1833) Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840) Robert Browning (1812) I understand today is Vince's birthday as well. My birthday wishes to him, along with … Continue reading Born today
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