Via AP: "Now look, my diction isn't all that good," Bush told the 200 lawmakers who wrapped up two days away from Washington with family and aides. "I have been accused of occasionally mangling the English language. And so I appreciate you inviting the head of the Republic Party." He got hearty laughs. And he … Continue reading Bush puts ‘ic’ back in ‘Democrat Party’
Day: February 3, 2007
Molly Ivins: “We’ve got to rebuild the whole system”
Columnist Molly Ivins passed away earlier this week. I was perusing Lefty Blogs and ran across this video (below the fold). Classic Molly! Worth a few minutes of your time. (h/t Half Empty)
Alert: HB2797
From the comments on my guestbook: Who would believe it? House Bill 2797, introduced by Del. Bob Marshall (R-13), is such an extreme measure.It states “That life begins at the moment of fertilization and the right to enjoyment of life guaranteed by Article 1, 1 of the Constitution of Virginia is vested in each born … Continue reading Alert: HB2797
Quayle Republican challengers
Bearing Drift is reporting that there may be two Republican challengers to Senator Fred Quayle (R-13th): Delegate Chris Jones (R-76th) and 4th CD chair Wayne Ozmore. The previously announced Democratic challenger is Portsmouth Councilman Steve Heretick.
Unanimous approval on slavery resolution
The Washington Post: The House of Delegates unanimously approved a resolution Friday expressing "profound regret" for Virginia's role in the slave trade, a significant act of contrition by a body that used to start the day with a salute that symbolized the state's Confederate heritage. h/t: RK
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