Archive for January 2009
Macker announces
Terry McAuliffe announces that he will announce his candidacy on Wednesday. Was there any doubt? The campaign also released a schedule of townhall meetings and events to be held around the state as a campaign kick off. The events begin Wednesday, January 7 and are scripted thru January 15.
Connolly open house reception
You are cordially invited to an open house reception following the swearing-in of Gerry Connolly Congressman from Virginia’s 11th District Tuesday, January 6, 2009 2 PM – 6 PM Cannon Office Building – Room 327 Light Refreshments will be Served To RSVP, please email Donald at info@gerryconnolly.com.
Petition for OTR
Almost every Saturday, I have posted the topics and guests for On The Record, hosted by Joel Rubin. Unfortunately, last Sunday’s show was the last. A group of concerned citizens has started a petition which acknowledges that WVEC is unlikely to change its mind on this but wants “other media outlets in the region” to … Continue reading
Wilder enters the blogosphere
Yep, you read that right. Former governor and most recently, Richmond mayor, L. Douglas Wilder has entered the blogosphere. His blog is here. He intends to cover local and national politics. The people are always ahead of politicians. Citizens provide the support for the vision and impetus for government – fighting crime, protecting the river, … Continue reading
2009 resolutions
You know you’re going to make them And, even worse, break them But here is one that you could make and not break: seek out a little solitude. Back in 1998, the late psychologist Ester Buchholz wrote in Psychology Today magazine, “Life’s creative solutions require alonetime. Solitude is required for the unconscious to process and … Continue reading
Sen. John Miller Town Hall meetings
Senator John Miller will hold four town hall metings prior to the start of the General Assembly session, which convenes on January 14th. From the press release: “This session of the General Assembly will be dealing with many difficult issues. In addition to make hard decisions on where to cut the budget, legislators will deal … Continue reading
2008 Top Ten
Reviewing 2008, the top ten posts on this blog (based on the number of times viewed): Male vs female, white vs black Economic stimulus plan refunds American Idol Results 03/06/08: The Top 12 American Idol Results 03/12/08: Down to 11 Is the income tax unconstitutional? On Obama’s Pastor, Jeremiah Wright Who to contact for inaugural … Continue reading
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