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
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Kaine issues “absolute pardon” for Washington; how about Whitfield?
Via this AP story, we learn that Governor Tim Kaine issued an absolute pardon to Earl Washington, Jr., a man who was once nine days from execution. In 2000, DNA testing implicated a convicted rapist, Kenneth Maurice Tinsley, who pleaded guilty in April to Williams' slaying in Culpeper. Washington was pardoned by Gov. Jim Gilmore … Continue reading Kaine issues “absolute pardon” for Washington; how about Whitfield?
More on John Miller
John Miller, the Democratic candidate in the 1st Senate district, issued a press release yesterday on being declared the party's nominee. The entire press release is below the fold is is well worth a read. We have a fine candidate here, one with a strong record of community involvement. With Marty Williams out, we can … Continue reading More on John Miller
And another one less
Kathy over at rudeclerk tells us of another black Republican who has quit the party: Richmond area activist Terone Green has quit the Republicans. The last straw for him was their lack of support for Senator Lambert in the recent primary. "Sen. Lambert put his neck on the line for George Allen, but where was … Continue reading And another one less
And it’s Miller in the 1st
John C. Miller is now the official Democratic candidate in the 1st Senate District. The 1st Senatorial District Democratic Committee hereby announces the cancellation of the advertised Firehouse Primary/Caucus originally scheduled for Saturday July 7th. As publicized, if only one candidate filed their intention to seek the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 1st Senate seat, the … Continue reading And it’s Miller in the 1st
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
Excellent video for July 4th
Found this over at Below The Beltway. I'm no Sinatra fan but I was mesmerized by the song at the end, which I'd never heard before. Doug posted the lyrics. But you gotta hear them. They really speak to what America should be. The House I Live In
4th of July events in Hampton Roads
Looking for something to do tomorrow? Check out the list of events in Hampton Roads. Too bad none of them are in Norfolk, but it is a great opportunity for Democrats to have some fun and show some support for our fine candidates! YORK-POQUOSON Democratic Committee: Fourth of July Parade Parade begins at 11AM. Assemble … Continue reading 4th of July events in Hampton Roads
Presidential selector
Here's one of those online polls where you answer questions (in this case 25) and it tells you which presidential candidate's views most closely match yours. My results are below the fold. 1. Theoretical Ideal Candidate (100%) 2. Dennis Kucinich (92%) Click here for info 3. Barack Obama (83%) Click here for info 4. Alan … Continue reading Presidential selector
Gallup poll on Hillary
A new Gallup poll, conducted June 25-28, questioned what would be the best and worst things about a Hillary Clinton presidency. More than any other specific comment, Americans cite the historical significance of Clinton being the first female commander-in-chief as the best outcome of her possible election. But a significant percentage says "nothing" positive would … Continue reading Gallup poll on Hillary
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