Alvin Greene, the Democratic nominee in for Senate. Zero cash on hand. Zero raised. Unemployed. Lives with his parents. What? Unemployed vet wins Senate Dem nomination An unemployed military veteran has stunned South Carolina Democratic Party leaders by winning the nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint. Thirty-two-year-old Alvin Greene of Manning defeated 64-year-old … Continue reading Best election night story ever
Day: June 8, 2010
DeSteph doesn’t speak for me
Virginia Beach Councilman Bill DeSteph sent a letter to the mayor and council members of New York, protesting the location of a proposed community center. The letter was wrong on so many levels, including the fact that he used official city letterhead and failed to discuss it with fellow council members. But that wasn't the … Continue reading DeSteph doesn’t speak for me
2nd CD Republican primary: decisions, decisions
Tuesday is Election Day and here in Hampton Roads, the big question is who will win the Republican nomination to take on Democratic Congressman Glenn Nye and independent Ken Golden in November. There are six candidates and The Virginian Pilot has put together a nice voter guide to help with the decision. Primaries in Virginia … Continue reading 2nd CD Republican primary: decisions, decisions
Helen Thomas retires
Unless you've been under a rock, you've probably seen the video of veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas, the backlash from which resulted in her retirement Monday. But it was the announcement over the weekend that she was being dropped by her agency that triggered a Thomas memory for me. Back in August 2007, I … Continue reading Helen Thomas retires
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