Contrary to the Pilot's assertion this morning, I really haven't written much about George Allen and the M-word scandal. But I feel like I need to weigh in on the latest issue making its way around the blogsphere: the 1996 photo (click to enlarge) of then-governor Allen with members of the Council of Conservative Citizens … Continue reading Allen: what did he know and when did he know it?
Day: August 30, 2006
Council had a meeting and a debate broke out!
Wow. I'm pretty surprised to read that Norfolk Council had a meeting yesterday and they actually had a debate! Council meetings are usually pretty tame, with the debate actually taking place in the meeting before the meeting. Going to a council meeting is generally about as exciting as watching paint dry. Not yesterday in the … Continue reading Council had a meeting and a debate broke out!
VP: Bloggers changing the rules
Today's Pilot editorial discussed the effect that bloggers are having on the political landscape: If it was not already obvious to everyone, the Macaca fracas has cemented the Virginia blogosphere's role in the center ring of the political circus. Virginia blogger Not Larry Sabato (NotLarrySabato.typepad.com) broke the story. And the state's blogs from the right … Continue reading VP: Bloggers changing the rules
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