Radio spots by Dr. Maya Angelou and Magic Johnson hit stations across Virginia today. Below is Dr. Angelou's ad Below is Johnson's ad Transcripts of the two ads can be found below the fold. Maya Angelou: Hello, this is Maya Angelou. Let me tell you about my girl, Hillary Clinton. As a child, Hillary Clinton … Continue reading Dr. Maya Angelou & Magic Johnson hit VA airwaves for Hillary
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!
Hillary on ABC7 Candidate forum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2008 Hillary to Participate Live in ABC7/POLITICO Candidate Forum Obama Rejects Debate Invitation In Advance Of Chesapeake Primary Voters in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia will be able to watch “The ABC7/POLITICO Candidate Forum: An interview with Hillary Clinton” Monday night on the eve of Tuesday’s “Chesapeake Primary.” Initially, an … Continue reading Hillary on ABC7 Candidate forum
BILL CLINTON IN CHESAPEAKE SATURDAY!
Former President Bill Clinton will be making a campaign stop in Chesapeake Saturday morning at 10am. Doors will open at 9am. As soon as I have the location information, I will post it. Go ahead and mark the time on your calendars now 😉 UPDATE: The rally will be held at Indian River High School. … Continue reading BILL CLINTON IN CHESAPEAKE SATURDAY!
House Republicans: new tricks
Speaker of the House Bill Howell has scheduled a session of the House of Delegates to start at 3pm Saturday. The significance of that? Oh, it's just hours ahead of the JJ Dinner. Earlier, HB122 attempted to prohibit attendance at the JJ by Democratic legislators, but the bill failed. Ridiculous.
Spruill: “The man candidates want in their corner”
Chesapeake Delegate Lionell Spruill was the subject of an article in today's Virginian Pilot. Spruill was recognized for his hard work on behalf of his favored candidates. Anyone from the area even remotely involved in politics knows how hard Spruill works: from his famous pancake breakfasts to his church attendance marathons, Spruill is constantly on … Continue reading Spruill: “The man candidates want in their corner”
Hillary weekend events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2008 *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** Hillary Clinton Announces New Details for Events in Virginia this Weekend Hillary Clinton attends the Virginia Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Richmond, VA on Saturday, February 9. On Sunday, February 10, Hillary attends a campaign event in Manassas, VA followed by a "Solutions for America" town hall … Continue reading Hillary weekend events
Krugman on Democratic health care plans
The money quote: If you combine the economic analysis with these political realities, here’s what I think it says: If Mrs. Clinton gets the Democratic nomination, there is some chance — nobody knows how big — that we’ll get universal health care in the next administration. If Mr. Obama gets the nomination, it just won’t … Continue reading Krugman on Democratic health care plans
Hillary rally update
No, I'm not there 😦 but I have a "reporter on the scene" 🙂 Here's the first update: "a ridiculous number of people at the Hillary rally. I doubt the venue will be able to accommodate everyone." And a first picture - still outside waiting to get in. update 2:46pm - "shouting down the counter … Continue reading Hillary rally update
Moran: the man who would be governor
Del. Brian Moran on the floor of the House discussing Alicia's Law, HB1189. More on the bill here. h/t Assembly Access Technorati Tags: Brian Moran
Romney out
Mitt Romney is out of the race. I always thought Romney was a weak candidate, in that his positions had "matured" over time (read: flip flopped). I mean - this is a guy who ran to the left of Ted Kennedy! I didn't think there was any room to the left of Ted 😉 But … Continue reading Romney out
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