Category: 2008 Presidential Race

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 →

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 →

Go, Hillary!

Now THAT is what I call two good days. Not only did we celebrate huge victories for Hillary all over the country on Super Tuesday, but you matched our success with a breathtaking show of support.You exceeded our $3 million goal in less than 24 hours. In fact, we've already hit FOUR MILLION DOLLARS! Incredible! … Continue reading Go, Hillary! →

Hillary watch party in Richmond

If you are in Richmond, join other Hillary supporters as they watch the results come in. The party is at Stool Pigeons, 115 S. 15th Street (Shockoe Bottom) and the fun begins at 7pm.

Reminder: Super Tuesday results party at the Beach tonight

THE VBDC INVITES YOU TO JOIN US TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5TH FOR OUR FIRST SUPER DUPER TSUNAMI TUESDAY PARTY AT THE RED STAR TAVERN 201 TOWN CENTER DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH BEGINS AT 7:00 Join us as we watch the largest ever number of multi-state primary elections scheduled to be held during any presidential election cycle. Currently, … Continue reading Reminder: Super Tuesday results party at the Beach tonight →

Hillary’s town hall Monday, 9pm – ON NOW!

Hillary Clinton will be hosting a town hall meeting Monday evening at 9pm, to be broadcast on the Hallmark channel and also streamed on HillaryClinton.com. The event will provide voters in the Super Tuesday states an opportunity to interact with the candidate. You can submit your own questions for her through the website, via cell … Continue reading Hillary’s town hall Monday, 9pm – ON NOW! →

Clinton remains my choice

I'm not sure that I can convey through words the difficulty that sometimes goes along with being a black female Democrat at this historic time in the United States when the Democratic choices for president are now a black and a female. Anyone who thought this contest would not end up being about race and … Continue reading Clinton remains my choice →

VBDC Super Tuesday Watch party

The Virginia Beach Democratic Committee is having a watch party for Super Tuesday, February 5. THE VBDC INVITES YOU TO JOIN US TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5TH FOR OUR FIRST SUPER DUPER TSUNAMI TUESDAY PARTY AT THE RED STAR TAVERN 201 TOWN CENTER DRIVE VIRGINIA BEACH BEGINS AT 7:00 Join us as we watch the largest ever … Continue reading VBDC Super Tuesday Watch party →

Democratic debate on CNN tonight

The first head-to-head debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will air at 8pm tonight on CNN. You can also watch the debate on the CNN website.