Archive for September 2010
Jimmy Carter on Daily Show
In case you missed it, former president Jimmy Carter was on the Daily Show a few nights ago. Here’s the video. Carter was the first president that I cast a vote for – in his failed re-election bid in 1980. I have to wonder how different things might have been had Teddy Kennedy supported his … Continue reading
Monday morning quarterback: Skins & ‘Boys lose
The Dallas Cowboys have opened the season at 0-2, after yesterday’s loss to the Chicago Bears. So far, so good Next week, they play at the Houston Texans, who managed an improbable come from behind victory over the Washington Redskins in overtime yesterday. That the Skins blew a 17 point lead was a bit much … Continue reading
Happy Virginia CPAs week!
Bet you didn’t know that Governor Bob McDonnell issued a proclamation (pdf) declaring September 19-25 as “Virginia Certified Pulic Accountants Week.” So go ahead – recognize me and all of the other more than 9,000 members of the Virginia Society of CPAs One thing that is planned for this week is a Day of Service, … Continue reading
Warner’s August Staycation
Um, based on this video, Sen. Mark Warner may have stayed in Virginia, but it was no vacation
AP-NCC poll: 54% have little or no confidence in blogs
So says a poll by the Associated Press and National Constitution Center that was released Thursday (toplines pdf here). Of course, they didn’t ask them if they knew what a blog was! But then again, it seems there is not much confidence in anything. Out of 18 fixtures on the American scene, none won the … Continue reading
Friday fun: what kind of iPod are you?
You Are iPod classic You are a true music lover, and probably a true movie lover as well. Your iPod doesn’t need all the bells and whistles. It needs a lot of storage. You want to have your whole music library at your fingertips. You are an expert in choosing the right mood music. It’s … Continue reading
Steele on Smith: “He’s from the community”
Ryan Nobles interviewed RNC chair Michael Steele who was in town stumping for Chuck Smith, the Republican challenging longtime Democrat Bobby Scott in the 3rd Congressional District. Steele must have been using his talking points shortcut (about 1:06 of the video): Yeah, he’s from the community, alright. Just not the community where he wants to … Continue reading
Norfolk, VA Beach council races fundraising
The always excellent Virginia Public Access Project has compiled the numbers from the financial reports due yesterday. Here’s where we are: Norfolk In the special election to fill the unexpired term of Daun Hester in Superward 7, there are four candidates. Earl Fraley, Jr. – no report as of this writing Phillip Hawkins, Jr. – … Continue reading
Bring Virginia’s constitution into the 21st century
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday’s Virginian-Pilot. The frequent changes to the constitution of Virginia – including the three amendments on the ballot this November – got me to thinking. Perhaps it is time for a constitutional convention. The last time the constitution was revised was 1971. Rather that a slew of amendments, … Continue reading
WTH, Councilman Winn?
An email with the subject “Please Join Randy Wright and Barclay Winn at Cagney’s this Saturday” was forwarded to me Wednesday. Here’s the content (click to enlarge): Would somebody please explain to me why Councilman Barclay Winn has teamed up with the former council member and not the current council member for a breakfast? There … Continue reading
House Democratic Caucus leadership on ABC
Delegate Joe Morrissey (D-74th), the Minority Floor Whip, will be holding a fundraiser Thursday evening at the Boat House Restaurant at Rockett’s Landing. During his remarks to those assembled, he will speak about Governor Bob McDonnell’s plan to privatize ABC. This will mark the first time that the House Democratic Caucus leadership has spoken on … Continue reading
Opinion, please: what makes you…
… call yourself a Democrat or a Republican? I’ve been thinking about this party label thing and wondering how others get to the point of choosing sides when it comes to party identification. (Here is a recent Gallup survey on party ID for the country.) It’s a question I’d love to pose to elected D’s … Continue reading
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