While the Democrats continue beating up on each other, providing daily fodder for the media, McCain gets a pass - right into the White House.
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Krugman: Look to policy for leadership
In a New York Times op ed published last week, writer Paul Krugman says: But policy proposals offer a window into candidates’ political souls — a much better window, if you ask me, than a bunch of supposedly revealing anecdotes and out-of-context quotes In that vein, he looks at the proposals of the presidential candidates … Continue reading Krugman: Look to policy for leadership
Golf course built on fly ash
I'm no environmental expert but a reading of this story in today's Virginian Pilot raises more questions than it answers about a Chesapeake golf course, built over 1.5 million tons of fly ash, the byproduct of burning coal. If this were not a golf course, an industrial park or a similar venture, it would have … Continue reading Golf course built on fly ash
OTR 03/30: Transportation
This Sunday's On the Record will feature the latest hot topic across the region: transportation. On the table is the expansion of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, which Norfolk Mayor and Hampton Roads MPO chair Paul Fraim now supports and which was the topic of this article in Friday's Virginian Pilot. Joining host Joel Rubin … Continue reading OTR 03/30: Transportation
Just some stuff I ran across
Catching up a little on my reading, I ran across a few interesting articles. First, there is this piece from TNR (emphasis mine). The issue of negative campaigning and its proper bounds is now dominating the Democratic campaign. In recent weeks, the neck-and-neck race has degenerated into a miasma of trivial flaps--the source of that … Continue reading Just some stuff I ran across
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
According to today's Gallup poll, 28% of Clinton backers would vote for John McCain if Obama is the nominee and 19% of Obama backers would vote for McCain if Clinton is the nominee. Start practicing now: President John McCain.
Moran’s humble roots
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian Moran was the topic of an article in Monday's News Virginian. In it, the as-yet-undeclared gubernatorial candidate discussed his humble roots. “My parents were of very modest means,” said Moran, 48, who represents the city of Alexandria and part of Fairfax County. “My dad had any number of jobs and … Continue reading Moran’s humble roots
Norfolk has a YouTube channel
Yep. Right here. So far, they have uploaded 28 videos, which happens to be two more than what I have in my channel. Guess I need to get busy 😉 Now if Norfolk started putting council meetings up there, I'd bet they would have a lot more views 😉
Bolling running in place
Bill Bolling announced today that he will be seeking a second term as Lieutenant Governor rather than pursuing the governor's mansion in 2009. In a conference call this afternoon with bloggers from throughout the Commonwealth, Bolling emphasized that he came to this decision due to his commitments to his family and his colleagues. He said … Continue reading Bolling running in place
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I'm sure y'all have noticed a lack of posts around here. Tax season is in full swing and I've been buried and will be buried for the next few weeks. I've not had time to watch "The Speech" but I hope to get to it this weekend. A couple of quick items: Bill Richardson has … Continue reading Under
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