PilotOnline is reporting that First Lady Laura Bush will be coming to Norfolk to raise money for 2nd District Congresswoman Thelma Drake. The event is set for breakfast on September 7 at the Norfolk Marriot. The White House and Drake's campaign would not confirm the visit, but The Virginian-Pilot obtained an invitation. While the NRCC … Continue reading Drake: First George, now Laura
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Norfolk Ford Plant closing early?
The Daily Press is reporting the possibility that the Norfolk Ford plant may actually be closed early as a part of the "Way Forward" restructuring plan. It lays out the following reasons: -- Ford officials said a fundamental shift in the marketplace, with consumers turning away from SUVs and even the F-150, made the accelerated … Continue reading Norfolk Ford Plant closing early?
About the M-word and the N-word
Ingrid posted this over at RK: The M-word is the equivalent of the N-word in the U.S. And it hurts when someone calls you the M-word. Over the last few days, I've seen numerous postings about these two words. I think I have seen the actual N-word written more times in the last few days … Continue reading About the M-word and the N-word
Contrast: Republicans NOT supporting CT nominee
In direct contrast to the Democrats mentioned in the post below, the National Republican Senatorial Committee will not openly support Joe Lieberman. Even though they think he is a better candidate than their own nominee, they have chosen the appropriate path: sit on their hands: This morning, a source at the National Republican Senatorial Committee … Continue reading Contrast: Republicans NOT supporting CT nominee
Lieberman gets DSCC Vice Chair support
In one of the conversations I had Tuesday evening with a fellow NCDC member, I said that I expected that Joe Lieberman would win the CT Senate race with the help of fellow Democrats. The next morning, I was reading the Huffington Post and ran across this article. Mark Pryor, one of the Vice Chairs … Continue reading Lieberman gets DSCC Vice Chair support
No Report: Allen/McCain rally in Norfolk
For the second time today, I'm posting a no-report. No, I didn't have technology failure. Yes, I attended the rally. So why no report? Well, my mama always said if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all 😉 UPDATE: The Daily Press story ain't bad
No Report: NCDC forum
Technology is a great tool - when it works. I recorded the entire Norfolk City Democratic Committee forum last night and then lost the recording when transferring it to the computer! And, I didn't take any notes. Relying on my (increasingly) faulty memory is probably not a good idea. So no real report on the … Continue reading No Report: NCDC forum
Forbes: “Virginia: The Best State for Business”
In an article released today, Forbes.com has declared that Virginia is best of all 50 states for businesses. Virginia grabbed the top spot in Forbes.com's first ever Top States for Business thanks to its strong economic growth, low business costs and excellent quality of life. [...] Business costs in Virginia are very low, particularly tax … Continue reading Forbes: “Virginia: The Best State for Business”
Allen gaffee: Pilot weighs in
The Pilot today weighed in on the George Allen "gaffe" last Friday. And the front page of PilotOnline now has a poll, asking the question: "Was U.S. Sen. George Allen out of line in his comments to a videographer for opponent James Webb?" As of right now, 735 people have participated in the poll, with … Continue reading Allen gaffee: Pilot weighs in
Amen, brother!
I opened the paper this morning and it was as if somebody overheard my conversation with Congressman Bobby Scott at the NCDC forum last night. An article by Julian Bond, chairman of the NAACP and professor at UVA, appeared in today's Pilot. Bond articulates the point that I and others have tried to make about … Continue reading Amen, brother!
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