Kudos to the Virginian-Pilot for the second good editorial in as many days. Are there some new members of the editorial staff? Today's version focuses on Leo Wardrup (R-83rd) and his invocation of legislative privilege at a traffic stop, which Wardrup denies. The editorial writer didn't buy Wardrup's version of events: To accept Wardrup’s version, … Continue reading More on Wardrup
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!
New JFK film released
Previously unleased footage of the JFK motorcade just moments before the assassination has been released today, to coincide with Presidents' Day. The film was donated to the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, which is located in the Texas School Book Depository building.
From the “tell me something I don’t know” file
Senator and presidential aspirant John McCain: "I think that Donald Rumsfeld will go down in history as one of the worst secretaries of defense in history" Well, duh!
BlogNetNews down, back up soon
Just got an email from Dave about BlogNetNews. They are moving to a new server and should be back up in about 24 hours or so.
One year ago
On February 11, 2006, I launched this blog. Since then, I've written some 1,043 posts (this is 1,044), had some 135,000 page views and nearly 6,000 comments. (Too bad spam doesn't count as comments - I've blocked more than 61,000 spam messages.) Thanks to all of you for your participation. I didn't know what to … Continue reading One year ago
McEachin in seminary
One of the people I had a chance to talk with Saturday at the JJ festivities was Delegate Donald McEachin (D-74th). In the course of that conversation, McEachin mentioned that he is in seminary at Virginia Union, my father's alma mater. Today, the Richmond Times Dispatch has a profile on McEachin, focusing on his pursuit … Continue reading McEachin in seminary
Energy sales tax holiday benefits no one
So says the Virginian-Pilot. In a scathing editorial in today's paper, the Pilot takes to task the energy sales tax holiday championed by Del. John Cosgrove (R-78th) (HB1678) which has sailed thru the House and Senate and now awaits the governor's signature. In short, the Chesapeake Republican has written a tax break that almost nobody … Continue reading Energy sales tax holiday benefits no one
Will it hurt her?
The Virginian-Pilot reprinted this article in today's paper. Clinton has been taking some heat for her Iraq vote. Now, it seems, she is unwilling to back away from it: Yet antiwar anger has festered, and yesterday morning Mrs. Clinton rolled out a new response to those demanding contrition: She said she was willing to lose … Continue reading Will it hurt her?
GOTV: Blogger ethics
From GOTV: This blogger does not repeat personal gossip or private conversations. I don’t want people to think that anything they say to me will wind up on my blog. It won’t. I agree with Alice and extend that to emails as well. Anything that I post that is not general public information I always … Continue reading GOTV: Blogger ethics
JJ Dinner
I headed to Richmond yesterday afternoon for the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. As usual, I had more fun at this event just moving around and chatting with folks than listening to the speeches. As I needed to get some work done yesterday, I missed the day's earlier festivities. I got there in time for the Webb … Continue reading JJ Dinner
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