With the election last week and all that entailed, I didn't get a chance to write my weekly op-ed for its usual Wednesday publication. I got in done in time for Friday's paper. In it, I addressed the long lines that voters experienced last Tuesday. As a political observer, I don't recall a previous time … Continue reading ICYMI: Those long, unnecessary lines
One of the characterizations of America that I have difficulty with is that we are a center-right nation. Results from last Tuesday should disabuse us of that notion once and for all: With 120,871,984 votes cast, President Barack Obama received 62,088,847 votes and Mitt Romney received 58,783,137. Some have argued that the president is really … Continue reading Myth: “We are a center-right country”
My friend, Coby Dillard, has posted a rather lengthy screed on his Facebook page about the lack of Republican outreach to the black community. My response to him is far too long to post there, even if I wanted to. So here it is. I believe Coby missed a much larger point in his missive, … Continue reading Race and voting
I'll do a roundup post later but for now, congratulations to all of last night's winners and my condolences to all of those who were not successful. (UPDATE: The roundup post is here.) Most of all, my thanks to all who voted. And for those of you who doubted my predictions, I'll be collecting those … Continue reading Congratulations to all
Election Day is here. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to participate in our democracy by casting a ballot for the candidates of their choice. I have to say that I've not been bombarded with the phone calls and mail that others have. I think I've received less than 10 pieces of mail this entire … Continue reading Go Vote!
Opening remarks from Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, Congressional candidates Paul Hirschbiel (2nd) and Ella Ward (4th) and Congressman Bobby Scott (3rd). And from Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Jim Webb, and soon-to-be-Senator Tim Kaine.
Some pictures from this morning's rally at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Video to come.
Real Clear Politics has a tool that allows anyone to play pundit and predict the outcome of the election tomorrow. My map is here, which I completed Saturday evening as a part of my preparation for election night analysis.* The Washington Post has collected predictions from various pundits for its Crystal Ball contest, just to … Continue reading Prediction: Obama 332, Romney 206
Campaign officials confirm that Monday, November 5th, Obama for America Virginia will hold a live musical event featuring legendary artist Stevie Wonder, local elected officials, and volunteers at Norfolk Scope Arena. Doors for the event will open at 6:00 p.m. and tickets are available now online. Follow this link http://ofa.bo/wonder to request a ticket for … Continue reading UPDATED: Stevie Wonder in Norfolk Monday
Norfolk Republican Coby Dillard and I joined host Barbara Hamm Lee on her radio show, Another View, this afternoon. We talked a little politics, of course 😉 The audio is below.
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