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
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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
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
A tale of two papers
From the Daily Press: News Poll Were Senator George Allen's remarks racially insensitive? YesNo From the Virginian-Pilot: Instant Poll Should Virginia Beach residents be allowed to park on their lawns? Yes No I don't care, as long as it's not my yard Read the Story I guess parking on the lawn is more of a … Continue reading A tale of two papers
Allen: open mouth, insert foot
I talk about race and racism quite often, both in this space and in my everyday life. I recall only too well the Willie Horton ads and other blatant appeals by politicians to pander to the racists among us. I can now answer the question I put forth three months ago: yes, George Allen is … Continue reading Allen: open mouth, insert foot
Rasmussen: Lieberman ahead by 5 points
Rasmussen's latest poll is out and it shows Independent candidate Joe Lieberman ahead of Democratic nominee Ned Lamont by 5% - 46% to 41%. The Republican candidate is at 6%. 500 likely voters were polled by telephone on August 9-10.
Former Redskin Heath Shuler running for Congress
Probably the biggest bust in Redskin history, former quarterback Heath Shuler is running for Congress in North Carolina's 11th District. His opponent is Republican Charles Taylor. Shuler is mounting a heck of a campaign: his website claims he is up by 4 points. And he has raised some serious coin - over $1 million. Shuler … Continue reading Former Redskin Heath Shuler running for Congress
Draft Gore
Some people won't take no for an answer 😉 Mary Beth Williams won't. From the Huffington Post: How serious is she? In her own words: I've packed up my family, including four children, ages 4 - 9, two with autism, put all my belongings into storage (at a cost of over $350/month), have worked 60 … Continue reading Draft Gore
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