Jim Hoeft over at Bearing Drift has an interesting proposal: If Virginia is ever going to move beyond the days of racial prejudice and towards Jefferson’s more perfect union, where all men are truly created equal, then we must take action to alter this holiday. Therefore, in an appeal to Governor Timothy M. Kaine and … Continue reading No to Lee-Jackson Day, Yes to Virginia Heritage Day
Author: Vivian J. Paige
A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!
Another LG candidate
I missed this yesterday: it appears we now have four candidates in the race for LG. Michael Signer, an attorney who served as deputy counselor to Mark R. Warner (D) when he was governor, is considering entering the race for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. I just finished an interview with Rich Savage (article … Continue reading Another LG candidate
The Mis-Education of the voter
Carter G. Woodson's The Mis-Education of the Negro is the inspiration for the above title. If you are not familiar, let me quote just a bit from the opening line: The "educated Negroes" have the attitude of contempt toward their own people I don't think it is a stretch to say that many of our … Continue reading The Mis-Education of the voter
Wednesday news
Been in meetings since 8:30am so I'm just getting caught up. Here are a few things that deserve a mention. McAuliffe conference call I participated in a blogger conference call with Terry McAuliffe this morning. Nothing new for me except that conservatives Jim Hoeft and Norm Leahy were also on the call. Hmm - ya … Continue reading Wednesday news
Special elections update
The two special elections held Tuesday resulted in no changes to the number of Republicans and Democrats in the House of Delegates. Republicans retained the seat in the 81st District, where Barry Knight won with nearly 83% of the vote. In the 70th, Delores McQuinn ran unopposed and despite the concerns of a write-in candidacy, … Continue reading Special elections update
More Moran endorsements
Brian Moran, Democratic candidate for governor, announced some more endorsements today, this time from the "bluest of counties" in Virginia: Arlington. ~ Moran's Career in Public Service began in Arlington~ ARLINGTON - During the last stop of Brian Moran's Virginia Values Tour, the overwhelming majority of Arlington elected officials and Democratic leaders announced their support … Continue reading More Moran endorsements
81st special election today
The special election in the 81st House District is today. This seat became vacant when Terrie Suit resigned last October. Polls are open from 6am to 7pm. While the demographics of the district favor Republicans, stranger things have happened. So head out and vote for John LaCombe. ~~~~ Speaking of special elections, there is another … Continue reading 81st special election today
Fishwick out of AG race
I just received the following statement from John Fishwick: It has been a tremendous opportunity to explore the chance to run for Attorney General of Virginia. I have been encouraged by the significant support for my belief that Virginia needs an Attorney General who will fight for the people. Many have urged me to run … Continue reading Fishwick out of AG race
Public hearing on budget amendments
The Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees of the Virginia General Assembly will hold a public hearing on the Governor's proposed amendments to the 2008-2010 state budget, as follows: When: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 12:00 noon Where: Christopher Newport University, Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts (1 University Place, Newport News VA) Those persons wishing … Continue reading Public hearing on budget amendments
Congrats to new DNC chair Kaine
According to The Washington Post, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine will be named chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Sometimes, it's hard to believe how far he has come since I first met him in 1996. Back then, Kaine was the mayor of Richmond, chosen by his peers to lead that city. I considered it remarkable … Continue reading Congrats to new DNC chair Kaine
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