Category: National

Winners in VA Congressional races

The polls have closed and the votes (mostly) counted. My congratulations to the winners: 01 - Rep. Rob Wittman 02 - Rep.-elect Scott Rigell 03 - Rep. Bobby Scott 04 - Rep. Randy Forbes 05 - Rep.-elect Robert Hurt 06 - Rep. Bob Goodlatte 07 - Rep. Eric Cantor 08 - Rep. Jim Moran 09 … Continue reading Winners in VA Congressional races →

Sunday pre-election rally

A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered in Hampton Sunday afternoon for a rally. As previously mentioned, DNC chair Tim Kaine was supposed to be there but was called away by the President. Speaking at the rally was 3rd district Congressman Bobby Scott. Also speaking at the rally was 2nd district Congressman Glenn Nye

Rep. Bobby Scott

I interviewed Rep. Bobby Scott several weeks ago but have had some difficulty getting the video converted. Although not perfect, you can get the gist of our interview.

Kaine’s message to Hampton Roads

DNC chair, former VA Governor Tim Kaine, was scheduled to be in Hampton Roads Sunday for a rally with Congressmen Bobby Scott and Glenn Nye and supporters. He was unable to make it but recorded this video, which was shown at the event. Hopefully, I'll have time later today to get up some more info … Continue reading Kaine’s message to Hampton Roads →

GOTV rally Sunday with Kaine

Join  Gov. Tim Kaine, DNC Chairman for a Hampton Roads Get Out the Vote Community Rally with Rep. Bobby Scott and Rep. Glenn Nye at the YH Thomas Community Center 1300 Thomas St. Hampton, VA on Sunday, October 31 4:00- 5:30PM This event is open to the public and all Democrats are encouraged to come and … Continue reading GOTV rally Sunday with Kaine →

Who will win?

We have four competitive races among the 11 Congressional districts in Virginia. Setting aside everything else, who do you think will win? Not who you hope will win, not the party-required answer, but who, truthfully, you think will win. Cast your vote in the polls below the fold. (I'll keep this at the top of … Continue reading Who will win? →

Pondering leadership

My latest column, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot today.  I've been thinking for a while about what constitutes a leader, and had intended to do one of my "Opinion, please" posts on it. I find it frustrating that candidates call themselves leaders. Shouldn't that be for others to say? Show me that others recognize … Continue reading Pondering leadership →

DCCC ad shows Obama as the Joker

Yep. You read that right. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, in its infinite wisdom, put out an attack mail piece aimed at Independent 2nd CD candidate Kenny Golden. The front of the piece (below the fold) shows a crowd shot of what look like Tea Party protesters. Among the signs is the now infamous one … Continue reading DCCC ad shows Obama as the Joker →

No excuse for this

There is something seriously wrong with people in this country when someone's head gets stomped on simply for exercising their right to free speech.Or is freedom just another word for nothing left to lose?