Category: General

Warner/Gilmore debate tonight

Another night, another debate. Only this time, it's Mark Warner and Jim Gilmore. To be perfectly honest, I had completely forgotten about it until moments ago. This one seems to be under the radar a bit. The debate starts at 7pm and will be carried live by a number of stations and rebroadcast by others. … Continue reading Warner/Gilmore debate tonight →

Democratic Black Caucus Fall Festival

The Democratic Black Caucus Fall Festival is coming up soon - next Saturday, October 11. It will be held in Richmond at the 17th Street Market from 1pm - 5pm. Details on the flip. The Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia Announces Turn Virginia Blue Fall Festival Join us for food, fun and Democrats Special Apprecation … Continue reading Democratic Black Caucus Fall Festival →

Lieberman at RNC: what price power?

Some time ago, I started writing a post about Joe Lieberman (I-Lieberman). It was after watching him on one of the Sunday morning talk shows, where he was advocating for John McCain. Tuesday night, he spoke at the Republican National Convention. Over and over, he referred to himself as a Democrat. And he called the … Continue reading Lieberman at RNC: what price power? →

Going to Netroots Nation?

Netroots Nation is coming up soon. The third annual gathering of the Netroots (formerly known as the YearlyKos Convention) will be held July 17–20 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Netroots Nation 2008 will include panels led by national and international experts; identity, issue and regional caucuses; prominent political, issue and policy-oriented speakers; … Continue reading Going to Netroots Nation? →

Poll shows Moran, Deeds in dead heat

A new poll released today shows both Democratic candidates for governor in 2009 lagging the expected Republican nominee. The numbers are interesting: Creigh Deeds, the 2005 AG candidate, trails Bob McDonnell 27-32, while Brian Moran trails McDonnell 27-33. The numbers are virtually indistinguishable, with a large number of undecideds in each matchup. The poll (pdf) … Continue reading Poll shows Moran, Deeds in dead heat →

Father’s Day 2008

Another Father's Day is upon us, the 34th one without my own father. My best wishes to the fathers out there. And I hope that all the "kids" whose fathers are still with us take the time to spend some time with them. A special Happy Father's Day to my buddy, Brian. As attractive as … Continue reading Father’s Day 2008 →

Pilot discovers what the rest of us already knew

In their effort to compete with the "internets," the Virginian Pilot expanded its presence to include comments from readers on its PilotOnline site. Over time, they have learned what the rest of us learned a long time ago: there are some crazies out here: Journalists like Fred Schecker, senior producer for HamptonRoads.com, were initially captivated … Continue reading Pilot discovers what the rest of us already knew →

Richmond mayoral candidate wants girls to wear skirts

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes; Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes; Silver-white winters that melt into springs; These are a few of my favorite things. From "My Favorite Things" by Rogers and Hammerstein (1959) When I started first grade in 1966, girls weren't allowed to wear pants to school, not … Continue reading Richmond mayoral candidate wants girls to wear skirts →