Category: National

Another reason for universal health care

Under sharp questioning from SCC Commissioner Theodore Morrison, Braly declined to say that her company would pass on efficiency savings to customers by lowering health insurance premiums. See? That's a part of the reason why health insurance premiums are so high. The quote comes from this article, which appeared in The Virginian Pilot. It seems … Continue reading Another reason for universal health care →

ABM (anybody but Mitt)

At least that's what Lumen would like. Seems he's being overrun by Romney supporters. Head on over and vote in The Virginia Federalist's Presidential poll. You can even vote for Kucinich 😉

Opinion, please: What’s wrong with Kucinich?

In an earlier post, MB left this comment: It’s a conversation for another time, but I’m struck by how well Kucinich matches up for many of us, but we never treated him as a serious candidate. I think there’s plenty of good reasons for that particular result, but it really bothers me when, in primary … Continue reading Opinion, please: What’s wrong with Kucinich? →

Who should take on Drake?

Now that Phil Kellam has removed himself from contention, the Democratic nomination appears to be wide open. Or is it? The names I've heard floating around over the past weeks: David Ashe Henry Light Jody Wagner I'm not sure that Ashe is up for another run, particularly given the DCCC's response in 2004. Light is … Continue reading Who should take on Drake? →

BREAKING: Kellam out of 2008 race

Ending months of speculation, Virginia Beach Commissioner Phil Kellam announced via email tonight that he will not be a candidate for Congress in 2008. I hope all of you enjoyed the Fourth of July Holiday this past week. I well remember it last year traveling throughout the second district in my campaign for congress. What … Continue reading BREAKING: Kellam out of 2008 race →

Are you a dumb American?

You Are a Smart American You know a lot about US history, and you're opinions are probably well informed.Congratulations on bucking stereotypes. Now go show some foreigners how smart Americans can be. Are You a Dumb American? h/t XLRQ.com

Viral videos

In case you haven't seen these, a little Saturday afternoon entertainment 😉 First up, "I Got a Crush on Obama" And this one is a a parody of the Obama video. It's called "Hot4Hill" and there's even a blog devoted to it. The writer says it's considered PG-13 so I'm putting it below the fold.

Constitutional Originalism coming home to roost

One of the first posts I made on this blog had to do with the Supreme Court and the judges who are there. At the time, the article linked in the post foretold exactly what we have seen happening with the Roberts court: Untempered by precedent, originalism would require reversing Brown v. Board of Education, … Continue reading Constitutional Originalism coming home to roost →

Opinion, please: president & governor

1960 - John Kennedy (D) 1961 - Albertis Harrison (D) 1964 - Lyndon Johnson (D) 1965 - Mills Godwin (D) 1968 - Richard Nixon (R) 1969 - Linwood Holton (R) 1972 - Richard Nixon (R) 1973 - Mills Godwin (R) 1976 - Jimmy Carter (D) 1977 - John Dalton (R) 1980 - Ronald Reagan (R) … Continue reading Opinion, please: president & governor →