George Allen, the incumbent Republican senator, finds himself locked in a close race with Democratic challenger Jim Webb. When this race started, it was supposed to be a cakewalk for Allen, who was high on the list of contenders for the nomination for President in 2008. But since August 11, the day of the fateful … Continue reading Are Republicans sabotaging Allen?
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Foley: “I am an alcoholic”
Embattled former U.S. Congressman Mark Foley has checked himself into alcohol rehab: "I strongly believe that I am an alcoholic and have accepted the need for immediate treatment for alcoholism and other behavioral problems," Foley said in a statement I hope the facility doesn't just treat his alcoholism. The man has bigger problems. Technorati Tags: … Continue reading Foley: “I am an alcoholic”
Party building: Is Dean right?
Way back in June, I started writing this post after seeing DukieDem's interesting diary over at Raising Kaine on the pyramid of party politics. It has been sitting in my drafts with the title "The 5 tiers of party politics." I have been thinking about this for a while, but today's NY Times article prompted … Continue reading Party building: Is Dean right?
USS JFK to be mothballed
I have witnessed the launching of only one ship in my life, the USS John F. Kennedy. I recall vividly sitting on my father's shoulders at Newport News Shipbuilding, straining to see Caroline break the bottle of champagne over the ship's bow. Kennedy had been a hero to many, including my father, so it was … Continue reading USS JFK to be mothballed
Saturday quickies
This turned out to be longer than I thought it would be 🙄 Included are my thought on these issues: Foley resigns Attempts to reinstate partner of Norfolk cop More polls Kaine business plan Kellam v Drake Equality Loudon on legal contracts Foley resigns The sanitzed AP version of the story on Mark Foley (R-FL) … Continue reading Saturday quickies
On the issues: Webb v Allen on stem cells
Here is second of the side-by-side analysis issued by the Webb campaign, this one on stem cells. As before, what do you think about this? Previously: Environment and energy Technorati Tags: Jim Webb, George Allen
An Open Letter to the Virginia Blogosphere
As two black bloggers in the Virginia political blogsphere, we bring a unique perspective to the conversation regarding race that swirls around us. Each of our families have been in Virginia for more than 150 years, so we are well acquainted with the both with Virginia’s sordid past and its slow, steady move towards inclusion … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Virginia Blogosphere
SCV on Allen: “You turned on us”
From the "damned if you do, damned if you don't" file comes the latest twist in the George Allen saga: U.S. Sen. George Allen once again is being told to lay off the Confederate flag. But this time, it's not coming from the people who abhor the Dixie symbol. It's from the people who revere … Continue reading SCV on Allen: “You turned on us”
Drake v Kellam: Immigration
The Pilot today had an article about how immigration is changing the face of Virginia politics: South of the Rappahannock River, the traditional boundary between Northern Virginia and the rest of the state, immigrant populations remain small and politicians in both parties generally focus their campaigns on white and black voters. [...] Contrast that with … Continue reading Drake v Kellam: Immigration
On the issues: Webb v Allen on environment & energy
Let's talk about the issues. Here is the first of three side-by-side comparisons so far put out by the Webb campaign. This one covers the environment and energy. What do you think? Technorati Tags: Jim Webb, George Allen
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