Category: National

OTR: 09/02/07

Following up on last week's show, Sunday's On the Record will feature House Democratic Caucus Chair Brian J. Moran and his take on the transportation debate. Congresswoman Thelma Drake joins host Joel Rubin to talk about the war in Iraq. And in his My Minute segment, Rubin opines on Virginia Tech's next responsibility. Catch the … Continue reading OTR: 09/02/07 →

Warner out

Sen. John Warner won't seek re-election Just as I predicted yesterday. Now, let's see if Mark announces or holds off for a possible VP slot. UPDATE: Statements from DPVA Chairman Dickie Cranwell, Governor Tim Kaine, AG Bob McDonnell, LG Bill Bolling and Senator Creigh Deeds are below the fold. UPDATE2: Added Sen. Jim Webb's statement … Continue reading Warner out →

Warner announcement Friday

According to the Virginian Pilot, Senator John Warner has called a press conference for 2pm Friday in Charlottesville, where it is expected he will announce whether he's running in 2008. Today's editorial in the Pilot urges him to run again, despite his age. Warner is uniquely suited to serve a central role in what will … Continue reading Warner announcement Friday →

Drake: “I don’t disagree with John Warner”

Excerpts of an interview with Rep. Thelma Drake are on the PilotOnline website. The topic of discussion is her recent trip to Iraq. Drake says that the surge is working. Questioned about Sen. John Warner's statement on the drawdown of troops, she said "I don't disagree." The accompanying story is also available.

Biggest Hampton Roads D party coming up

The biggest party for Democrats in Hampton Roads (and beyond) is coming up next week. Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd) is holding his 31st Annual Labor Day Picnic.  Last year's event was a blast. You can RSVP for this year's event thru the DPVA website.

Bye, bye: Gonzales has resigned

From the AP via PilotOnline: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned, officials said Monday, ending a monthslong standoff with critics who questioned his honesty and competence at the helm of the Justice Department. Like rats on a sinking ship: Gonzales, whom Bush once considered for appointment to the Supreme Court, is the fourth top-ranking administration official … Continue reading Bye, bye: Gonzales has resigned →

Sunday morning talk show roundup

VA Senator John Warner started my morning off today with his appearance on Meet the Press. In case you missed the show, you can watch it here. Next up was AG Bob McDonnell on On the Record. That show will be available on line tomorrow. In it, McDonnell kept mentioning that the amendment to the … Continue reading Sunday morning talk show roundup →

Award electoral votes by Congressional district?

That's the plan being proposed by Republicans in California. During the 2004 election, President Bush was handily defeated in California but carried 22 of the state's districts. If the proposed change had been in effect then, he would have been awarded 22 of the state's electoral votes with Democrat John Kerry winning the rest. So … Continue reading Award electoral votes by Congressional district? →

Al Franken for Senate

To say that I haven't paid any attention to this race would be an understatement. But I just got a fundraising call on behalf of Al Franken, who is running for Senate in Minnesota. According to this article, Franken was expected to be a well-financed candidate. I can only assume that that hasn't worked out … Continue reading Al Franken for Senate →