Month: March 2008

OTR 03/16

This Sunday's On the Record will feature former governor and future Senator Mark Warner. Host Joel Rubin and Warner will talk about the race for the Democratic nomination for president, the war in Iraq, energy independence and transportation in Virginia. Oh yeah - and they'll chat about the Republicans vying for the right to be … Continue reading OTR 03/16 →

On Ferraro

By now, everyone is aware of the comments made by Geraldine Ferraro last week, but in case you missed them, here they are: "If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position," she continued. "And if he was a woman (of any color) he would not be in this position. He … Continue reading On Ferraro →

Mark Warner on radio at NOON!

Governor Mark Warner will be on WHRV's HearSay with Cathy Lewis today at noon. The Governor will be live in the studio and will be taking your questions.Here are the numbers to call-in: 1-800-940-2240 (Toll Free) 757-440-2665 Make sure to call-in with your question for Governor Warner, today at noon, and listen to HearSay with … Continue reading Mark Warner on radio at NOON! →

Drake Tele-townhall meeting

Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-2nd) held another tele-townhall meeting Monday evening. This one was with her Norfolk constituents. The part of the second that falls in Norfolk is fairly small, so it's not surprising that I recognized some of the participants on the call. I don't know what time the call actually started as it was … Continue reading Drake Tele-townhall meeting →

American Idol Results 03/12/08: Down to 11

American Idol opened with the comment that like last night, next week's show will feature the Lennon/McCartney Song Book. Well, I guess I'll be bored again. Have to admit I'm not a fan of this particular genre. Plus, with few exceptions, the performers last night had a hard time with the music. Most of them … Continue reading American Idol Results 03/12/08: Down to 11 →

Budget deal reached

From the Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus: CONFEREES REACH AN AGREEMENT Compromise Budget Avoids Disastrous Changes to Education and Includes Funds for Mental Health, Pre-K, and Alicia's Law (Richmond, Va.) - Facing budget deficits of nearly $2 billion, the Virginia Budget Conferees announced a deal today on an over $77 billion budget that includes funding for … Continue reading Budget deal reached →

Pure ignorance

Oklahoma legislator Sally Kern is not fit for office. Contact her: Phone: (405) 557-7348 Email: sallykern@okhouse.gov Mailing Address: 2713 Sterling Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73127 She may have thought only 50 people were going to hear her remarks. More than a half million 700,000 have heard her now. Add your name to the open letter. … Continue reading Pure ignorance →

About those AARP cards

Seems the magic age of 47 is when the AARP decides that they had better start courting folks. Joe is 47 and got one. Grumpy, too. I didn't even bother to open mine. I promptly threw it away. Forty-seven ain't old.

More gone

It seems I've had a spate of deaths among my clients, most of whom over the years, have become good friends. A couple of weeks ago, it was Maynard DeWitt. In this age of busy lives, Maynard had become a voice at the end of the phone over the past few years. It was easy, … Continue reading More gone →