Category: Politics

Former Hillary supporters say no to Palin

Just finished a conference call with three Virginia women who were Hillary supporters and who reject the notion that Sarah Palin should draw women's support simply because she is a woman. Terry Holland is a grassroots Democrat from Williamsburg. In her remarks, she said the announcement of Alaskan governor Sarah Palin for VP prompted her … Continue reading Former Hillary supporters say no to Palin →

Biden coming to Virginia Beach tomorrow

PilotOnline is reporting that Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden is coming to Virginia Beach tomorrow, Thursday, morning. I received additional details via email. The doors will open at 7:30am at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, with Biden expected to speak at 8:45am. As is the norm, the event is open to the public but tickets … Continue reading Biden coming to Virginia Beach tomorrow →

Budget cuts for VA

According to this report, Gov. Tim Kaine has ordered state agencies to prepare for significant cuts, as revenues have failed to meet projections. More than a year ago, I wrote about what the Commonwealth would be facing in this biennial budget: Looking forward to FY2008, Wagner’s report reflects a downward adjustment in sales taxes, corporate … Continue reading Budget cuts for VA →

Local stories I missed while in Denver

It was impossible to keep up with what was going on back here while I was in Denver. So here's a recap of some stories I caught when reading through my stack of newspapers: DePaul Medical Center to be 124 beds. Pressure from the City of Norfolk as well as residents has resulted in a … Continue reading Local stories I missed while in Denver →

Bobby Scott’s 2008 picnic

It was hot out there but the annual gathering of pols at Bobby Scott's Labor Day Picnic was a lot of fun. Here are some pictures from the event. If I have time later today, I'll get up the video I have of Tim Kaine, Jim Webb and Mark Warner speaking. As always, click to … Continue reading Bobby Scott’s 2008 picnic →

Palin daughter pregnant now

This is no rumor. The 17-year-old daughter of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is pregnant [...] Bristol Palin, one of Alaska Gov. Palin's five children with her husband, Todd, is about five months pregnant and is going to keep the child and marry the father, the Palins said in a statement released by the … Continue reading Palin daughter pregnant now →

Convention photos part 4: Thursday’s Women’s Caucus

We had a number of speakers at the Thursday meeting of the Women's Caucus. I'll add names later (if I can remember them 😦 ) WordPress.com Political Blogger Alliance

Convention update: Thursday

The final day of the convention kicked off with the Virginia delegation gathering near the hotel pool for a couple of group photos. The credentialled delegation totalled 101 members, but when friends and family were added in, the group easily doubled in size. It will be interesting to see the final photo - it is … Continue reading Convention update: Thursday →

Gustav wreaking havoc for RNC

Earlier today, both President George Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney announced that they would not be attending the Republican National Convention due to Hurricane Gustav. Now comes word that most of Monday's activities have been canceled. According to CNN, the rest of the convention schedule will "be determined on a day-by-day basis." I guess … Continue reading Gustav wreaking havoc for RNC →