Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-2nd) held a press conference yesterday in which she offered her reason for voting against the Webb GI bill. According to this article, Drake, who was one of the bill's sponsors, voted against it because President Bush has promised to veto the bill. I doubt this was the "dedicated answer" that the … Continue reading Veto warning changes Drake’s vote on Webb GI bill
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John “I’ll say anything in order to win the presidency” McCain
OK, so maybe he didn't say quite that but he might as well have. Check this out. Pathetic. Just pathetic. h/t Blacknell.net
Last call
Last call for RSVPs for my 3rd Annual Memorial Day Bash. We've got to get the count to the caterers so if you were planning to come and have not let us know yet, please do so no later than 5pm Tuesday. Details, including the contact information, are here.
Opinion, please: can the tent become too big?
In 2006, there was a push for Democrats to gain the majority in the House and Senate of the US Congress. At the time, I wondered exactly what those majorities would bring us. After all, it wasn't as if we were electing left-wing idealogues. Since that time, we've added to the majority in the House, … Continue reading Opinion, please: can the tent become too big?
Electoral votes map 5/16/08
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.
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
Jones’ statement on Wilder not running for re-election
As first reported by The Shad Plank, Richmond Mayor Doug Wilder will not be running for re-election. In response to this announcement, Dwight Jones, candidate for mayor, had this to say: "Mayor Wilder has been an iconic figure in Virginia politics for many years. "As the first African-American Governor in our nation's history, Doug Wilder … Continue reading Jones’ statement on Wilder not running for re-election
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
Kaine in Hampton tonight for transportation town hall
Governor Tim Kaine brings his transportation plan to Hampton Roads tonight with a town hall meeting at 7:30pm at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The Governor returns to Hampton Roads on Tuesday, June 3, with a similar meeting in Virginia Beach. That meeting will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and starts at … Continue reading Kaine in Hampton tonight for transportation town hall
Norfolk council informally approves budget
According to this article, the Norfolk City Council informally approved the city's $1.2 billion budget yesterday. As expected, th budget, which goes into effect July 1, does not include a reduction in the real estate tax rate. One change made by council was to increase the income eligibility for the Tax Relief Program for Seniors … Continue reading Norfolk council informally approves budget
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