I just got back from a rally held for Thelma Drake and George Allen. Others in attendance included Councilman Randy Wright, Virginia Senator Nick Rerras and Delegate Leo Wadrup. As I arrived, protesters were set up at the entrances to the parking lot, on the little strip of public property. They were not allowed to … Continue reading Allen/Drake rally in Norfolk
Day: October 29, 2006
OTR’s Joel Rubin: Vote NO
Every week, Joel Rubin, host of the local program On the Record, does a segment called "My Minute." The monologue is done on whatever topic he wants. Today the topic was the so-called Marriage Amendment. Good job, Joel. Glad you're voting NO. Technorati Tags: Marshall Newman Amendment, Virginia Marriage Amendment
Reason #9: Vote NO if…
... you are concerned that the amendment will be read by the courts to bar enforcement of domestic violence laws against unmarried partners. Technorati Tags: Marshall Newman Amendment, Virginia Marriage Amendment
VP: Amendment won’t protect marriage
The Virginian-Pilot weighs in on the so-called Marriage Amendment today and gives a well-reasoned argument for Voting NO on this issue: Parse them anyway you like, but those 87 words [of the amendment] seek no less than to undo what Mason wrought in Virginia's first days, sentiments that have stood the test of 230 years. … Continue reading VP: Amendment won’t protect marriage
Daily Press: For Jim Webb
And the endorsements continue. Today, the Daily Press, which serves the Peninsula, endorsed Democratic challenger Jim Webb for Senate over Republican incumbent George Allen. Today and Monday we'll explain why we think change is so necessary, why voters should turn to Democrat Webb and turn out incumbent George Allen. We'll focus on the war and … Continue reading Daily Press: For Jim Webb
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