Day: June 1, 2006

Portsmouth Democratic Committee cookout

Just back from the Portsmouth City Democratic Committee cookout. They had a pretty good turnout - I'd say 50-60 people. The event was at the Lucas Center and Senator L. Louise Lucas, Delegate Lionel Spruill, Commissioner of the Revenue Frankie Edmondson, Sheriff Bill Watson and Mayor Dr. James Holley were among the attendees. Upon my … Continue reading Portsmouth Democratic Committee cookout →

HRC endorses Lieberman over Lamont

If you need proof that the Human Rights Campaign doesn't really work for LGBT rights, look no further than its endorsement of anti-equality incumbent Joe Lieberman over Ned Lamont. A piece over at the Huffington Post lays it all out. Solmonese lists a series of HRC accomplishments, and some of them have merit, but he … Continue reading HRC endorses Lieberman over Lamont →

Another Miller profile

Washington Post staff writer Michael D. Shear was one of two reporters who followed Harris Miller around his trip to South Hampton Roads this past weekend. While Webb tries to woo Democrats with national backing, an antiwar message and an unconventional manner, Miller has hopped onto the tried-and-true Virginia campaign circuit, hoping to attract supporters … Continue reading Another Miller profile →

Choosing a financial advisor

In Malaysia, to call yourself a financial planner, you must be qualified. However, in the United States, to hang out a shingle as a financial planner, all you need is a shingle and a place to hang it. OK, so this post falls into the "sometimes no politics at all" category. In my real life, … Continue reading Choosing a financial advisor →

VP: “Wonky” Miller thinks it’s his time

“Some people say I’m wonky,” he acknowledged. The front page of the Virginian-Pilot today has a profile on Democrat senate candidate Harris Miller. The article neither hurts nor helps Miller nor does it give enough information to help undecided voters make up their minds. Such is the norm for the Pilot's reporting. They rarely do … Continue reading VP: “Wonky” Miller thinks it’s his time →