The website of the Government Printing Office can be an excellent source of information. Recently added is a web directory of congressional biorgraphies. Check it out for other useful info.
Category: National
Warner & Allen in ’08?
The National Journal has ranked potential candidates for president in 2008. Number 1 for the Republicans is John McCain, with Hillary Clinton #1 for the Democrats. Virginia's own former governors, Mark Warner and George Allen, are each ranked #2 for their respective parties. The full list can be found here.
Norfolk could be like Alaska
The Brad Blog is reporting on the attempt to get the 2004 Alaskan voting data from the Diebold machines in use there. After agreeing to release the data, the state's top security officer is refusing to allow it to happen, citing security concerns. Do tell - what security risk would this pose?
Phil Kellam website
Phil Kellam, the Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional district, has gotten his website up. Head over and take a look. Kellam is seeking to replace Republican Thelma Drake. The 2nd Congressional district covers the city of Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore, a part of Norfolk (including where I live) and a part of Hampton.
Why wasn’t this in VP?
I ran across this Associated Press article on Yahoo news a couple of days ago and have been waiting for it to appear in our local newspaper. NORFOLK, Va. - Fellow conservative religious leaders have expressed concern and even open criticism over Pat Robertson's habit of shooting from the hip on his daily religious news-and-talk … Continue reading Why wasn’t this in VP?
Why America is Polarized
A lot has been said about the existence of "red" states versus "blue" states. Little has been written to explain why and how such polarization has come about. Philip Slater has a thoughtful essay which attempts to explain the phenomena.
David Ashe out of 2nd Congressional Race
David Ashe, the former Marine who took on Thelma Drake in the 2005 2nd Congressional District race, has decided to drop out and join the Kaine administration. Ashe is the second Democratic challenger to leave the race. Eastern Shore businessman Troy Farlow dropped out earlier. That leaves Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue Phil Kellum … Continue reading David Ashe out of 2nd Congressional Race
Constitutional Originalism
I was persuing the postings over at the Huffington Post and came across this piece about the originalist interpretation of the constitution by some of our Supreme Court justices. Part of the article: According to originalists, the Constitution severely limits Congress’ authority to prohibit pollution, hazardous working conditions and discrimination; permits state governments to discriminate … Continue reading Constitutional Originalism
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