Category: National

9/11/01

A reprint of my post from 9/11/06. I'm not much of a traveler, mainly because I dislike car trips and my other half hates to fly. But about fifteen years ago, we flew to New York for a weekend with a very good friend of ours. While there, we took in the sights of the … Continue reading 9/11/01 →

There’s always one

Bad apple, that is. Tonight it was Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC). Is there something in the water down there? Jeez! How many times during the Bush years did we hear that we should respect the office? Seems someone should give Wilson a few pointers. During President Obama's speech tonight, Wilson yelled out "you lie" after … Continue reading There’s always one →

Scott health care forum

Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd) held a health care town hall meeting Wednesday evening in Newport News. The crowd of more than 300 sat through a brief Power Point presentation by Scott before being allowed to ask questions and make comments about the bill, H.R.3200. I tweeted the meeting, which lasted about two hours. While there … Continue reading Scott health care forum →

Sen. Mark Warner talks about…

... a number of things. I had the pleasure of chatting with Senator Mark Warner Tuesday afternoon. He called me from the road, as he traveled from Amherst County to Charlottesvlle, after having spent the morning in Lynchburg and in Bedford at The National D-Day Memorial. Despite the fact that health care is the number … Continue reading Sen. Mark Warner talks about… →

2008 DNC Convention tribute to Kennedy

I was there.  After the tribute was shown, the Senator made his appearance. I can't tell you in words what it felt like: the tremendous adoration and respect for him was palpable.

RIP Ted Kennedy

Although not completely unexpected, the death of Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy is still a blow. The loss of the last of the four brothers - the eldest, Joe, died in a plane crash in WWII - leaves just one sister, Jean, of the clan of nine siblings. The memorials are pouring in but for … Continue reading RIP Ted Kennedy →

VLBC to honor Bruce Smith Saturday

The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is holding an event this coming Saturday to honor former NFL player Bruce Smith, who was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame a couple of weeks ago. (Click on image to enlarge.) The event will be held at First Baptist Church of Lambert's Point at 5pm. Smith, a Norfolk … Continue reading VLBC to honor Bruce Smith Saturday →

Monday quickies

Shannon calls for Hamilton's resignation. Democratic AG candidate Steve Shannon has called for the resignation of Newport News Republican Del. Phil Hamilton. Shannon is not alone in this: in an editorial Saturday, The Virginian-Pilot suggested the same, and The Roanoke Times minced no words in recommending resignation. Hamilton says Shannon is playing politics. I guess … Continue reading Monday quickies →

Right-wing harassment detailed in memo

Think Progress has a copy of the memo detailing the strategy of organizers who show up at various townhall meetings of Congressional representatives. The plan: harass the hell out of them. – Artificially Inflate Your Numbers: “Spread out in the hall and try to be in the front half. The objective is to put the … Continue reading Right-wing harassment detailed in memo →