The DPVA has released this list of delegates to the National Convention in Denver. It's an interesting list and should be an interesting time for all of us. Not included on the list are the folks who will be attending for other reasons, such as members of the committees (Platform, Rules and Credentials) as well … Continue reading VA Delegation to Denver
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Tell me it ain’t so, Howard!
I know I'm supposed to just get over Hillary Clinton being out of the race. And I'm trying. But when I was elected as Clinton delegate to the convention, I thought that I would have at least one more chance to cast a ballot for my candidate. Apparently, that isn't the case: Hillary will not … Continue reading Tell me it ain’t so, Howard!
Kaine pushes to restore voting rights
Earlier this year, I put out my legislative agenda and included the restoration of voting rights as one of the five items that I would like to see the General Assembly accomplish. Unfortunately, none of the bills passed. In the past few weeks, though, I became aware of a push to get nonviolent felons to … Continue reading Kaine pushes to restore voting rights
State convention wrap up
Supposedly the big news out of last weekend's Democratic Party of Virginia Convention was Mark Warner's unqualified statement that he's out of the race for VP. I didn't consider it news; after all, he said essentially that on a press conference call last Monday. Either the press at the convention didn't hear it or they … Continue reading State convention wrap up
Denver-bound!
I'm exhausted but absolutely thrilled to have been elected as an at-large delegate to the Democratic National convention. My journey to become a delegate started about a year ago, when I decided that this was the convention that I wanted to attend. I just wanted to be a witness to history. More on the convention … Continue reading Denver-bound!
MTP’s Tim Russert dead at 58
Tim Russert, moderator of "Meet the Press" has died from an apparent heart attack at the age of 58. Russert and I shared the same birthday - May 7 - although ten years apart. On those rare Sunday mornings when I managed to get up early, it was Russert's show that I watched. Senator Jim … Continue reading MTP’s Tim Russert dead at 58
Local Democratic news
Georgia Allen files for VB council. Georgia Allen, the president of the Virginia Beach branch of the NAACP and former candidate for delegate, has filed to run for an at-large city council seat, according to the Virginian Pilot. The seat is currently occupied by Rosemary Wilson. In addition to the incumbent, Allen faces at least … Continue reading Local Democratic news
Webb endorses Nye
2nd Congressional District candidate Glenn Nye has received the endorsement of Senator Jim Webb. The press release: "I am pleased to endorse Glenn Nye for Congress in Virginia's Second Congressional District. I believe Glenn is dedicated to service and has a commitment to patriotism over partisanship. Glenn's experience working overseas in conflict zones has provided … Continue reading Webb endorses Nye
Warner adds Callahan endorsement to Chichester
No doubt nearly everyone has seen the TV ad for Mark Warner featuring former Senator John Chichester, a Republican who served the Virginia Senate from 1978 to 2007. (If you haven't see the ad, check out this post.) The Warner campaign announced this morning that Vincent Callahan, a Republican who retired from the House of … Continue reading Warner adds Callahan endorsement to Chichester
What went wrong?
The New York Times (free registration required) has a series of articles on the demise of the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton. My favorite quote comes from Bob Kerrey, a former presidential candidate himself: Focusing on her mistakes is an exercise in making someone who is already miserable even more so. As is true with … Continue reading What went wrong?
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