As compiled by Electoral Vote. See the Obama details here and the Clinton details here. UPDATE: Check out this post by Cokie Roberts. I think this was what she was trying to say last Sunday but the talking heads wouldn't let her get a word in.
Category: National
OTR 05/18: Marshall, Clinton v Obama
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a segment with Del. Bob Marshall, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the opportunity to be roadkill run against Mark Warner in the fall. In the other segment, it is Clinton v Obama, in the form of yours truly and Congressman Bobby Scott. And in his My … Continue reading OTR 05/18: Marshall, Clinton v Obama
Republican-dominated court overtuns same-sex marriage ban
Yep. You read that right. The California Supreme Court, which, according to this article is "Republican-dominated," overturned the state marriage laws which prohibited same sex marriage. The California Supreme Court has six Republican appointees and one Democrat. Scholars have described the court under the leadership of Chief Justice Ronald M. George as cautious and moderately … Continue reading Republican-dominated court overtuns same-sex marriage ban
Hillary takes WV
OK, so it's not a surprise that Hillary Clinton has been projected the winner of the WV primary. But did you know that no Democrat has won the White House since 1916 without winning the WV? Democrats carried West Virginia in 1992 and 1996, but lost the state—and the White House--in 2000 and 2004. Hmm. … Continue reading Hillary takes WV
The aftermath
The writing of the obituary of the Hillary Clinton campaign for the Democratic nomination for president began in earnest on Wednesday morning. Her narrow win in Indiana coupled with the loss in North Carolina has all of the pundits weighing in. I don't think anyone can deny that the path to the nomination hasn't narrowed. … Continue reading The aftermath
Report: Generations of Women for Hillary
The Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC was the setting for Wednesday's gathering of some 1,500 women (and a few men 🙂 ) who support Hillary Clinton's presidential bid. I had not originally planned to attend this event but when contacted about it Saturday evening, I decided to go. After all, what better way to … Continue reading Report: Generations of Women for Hillary
Quick update
I've got a full day today with the funeral. More to come. ============ Hanging out with 1,500+ Clinton supporters yesterday certainly was the spirit boost I - and probably all of us - needed. What was even more awesome was the opportunity to meet and chat briefly with Senator Clinton. And yes, she wished me … Continue reading Quick update
Opinion, please: should professor lose job for giving too many Fs?
Sunday's Virginian Pilot had a story about a Norfolk State University professor who lost his job because he refused to increase the pass rates for his students. At the end of this semester, Steven Aird will lose his job as an associate professor of biology at Norfolk State University for giving out too many F's. … Continue reading Opinion, please: should professor lose job for giving too many Fs?
Watching Louisiana special election
In the 6th Congressional district in Louisiana, Democrat "Don" Cazayoux is battling Republican Louis "Woody" Jenkins for the seat vacated by Republican Richard Baker. According to this AP story, Cazayoux has been leading in the polls. The seat has been in Republican hands for 34 years. Jenkins sounds a little bit like Virginia's own Bob … Continue reading Watching Louisiana special election
Fake NC ballot
via Corrent: A previously unknown PAC is distributing pre-marked ballots identical to those used in the North Carolina primary. They aren’t marked as “Sample Ballot” but actually carry a header that says “Official Ballot”. They’re so convincingly real that some voters have turned up at early voting sites and tried to submit them as-is. Complaints … Continue reading Fake NC ballot
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