Senator-elect Jim Webb was interviewed by the Daily Press this afternoon. Among his remarks were the comment that Bush is "a failed president." The brief article points out that Webb is willing to work with the president, although he is leery of increasing the number of troops in Iraq.
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!
Videoblog: The Direction
Catch the latest show about the blogosphere and the internet in general over at The Direction. This is a weekly videoblog that gets posted on Mondays. I need to keep my eye on this one. Some interesting stuff there.
New DCCC Chair
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has announced a new chairman and it is Congressman Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. Van Hollen arrived in Congress in 2002. He worked alongside outgoing Chair Rahm Emanuel, focusing on candidate recruitment and as co-chair of the "Red to Blue" program of the DCCC. As previously announced, Emanuel will be … Continue reading New DCCC Chair
Reminder: Workshop for females
Just a reminder that the deadline to apply for the upcoming Running to Win Workshop is this Friday, December 22. The details on the workshop can be found in this post.
Billy Robinson dead at 64
Former Norfolk Delegate William P. "Billy" Robinson, Jr. has died. Robinson served in the legislature for 20 years, until his defeat by Winsome Sears in 2001. (Coincidentally, the Pilot did a piece on Sears today.) I have previously written about Robinson's brilliant career and my hopes that he would find a way back into politics. … Continue reading Billy Robinson dead at 64
Petersen’s church a part of Episcopalian split
The Washington Post has a front page article on the vote of seven conservative Episcopalian parishes in Virginia that have voted to leave the US Episcopal Church and affiliate with the Episcopal Church of Nigeria. Two of the congregations are among the state's largest and most historic: Truro Church in Fairfax City and The Falls … Continue reading Petersen’s church a part of Episcopalian split
Monday morning quarterback 12/18/06
So I was able to catch the first half of the Redskins game against the Saints yesterday before I had to head out for a meeting. I'll catch the highlights later but I was pleasantly surprised that they managed to hang on and win, especially after the drubbing that the Saints gave the Cowboys last … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback 12/18/06
Payday lending alternatives
One of the things that supporters of payday lending have claimed is that they are the only ones willing to make these loans. As an article in today's Virginian-Pilot points out, this is not necessarily the case. Five years ago, tellers at State Employees' Credit Union in North Carolina noticed a different group of people … Continue reading Payday lending alternatives
Who would you name PoTY?
There has been much discussion about Time Magazine's choice of YOU for the Person of the Year - and not just in the blogosphere. It was a topic covered by the Roundtable on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. After thinking about this overnight and hearing the talking heads pontificate on their choices, I have to … Continue reading Who would you name PoTY?
Lambert can’t be primaried?
Cory Chandler, taking a look at the DPVA Party Plan as well as the Code of Virginia, comes to that conclusion. He says that reading the two appears to "disqualify Senator Lambert from appearing on the Democratic primary ballot." He actualy goes further: Note that, as I submit it, Senator Lambert is disqualified to participate … Continue reading Lambert can’t be primaried?
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