Category: Politics

The funniest video, bar none

In case you haven't seen this, it's a hoot! If anything, it should make you want to donate to his opponent, Janet Oleszek!

Laughingstock: not again

As Del. Bob Brink points out in this post over at 7 West, Virginia is once again the laughingstock of the nation. This time, instead of Droopy Drawers, it seems everyone is talking about the new "civil remedial fees." The first national news story I saw was this one from MSN Money. USA Today got … Continue reading Laughingstock: not again →

This blog is rated….

Now why in the world would this blog be PG-13? This rating was determined based on the presence of the following words: sex (10x) Hm... I guess that's not bad 😉 Just goes to show how serious we can be around here - NOT 😀

This Week’s Women’s Roundtable

ABC's This Week with host George Stephanopoulos featured four women at the Roundtable today. On the show was Cokie Roberts, Donna Brazile, Bay Buchanan and Ruth Marcus. Talk about entertainment! Four strong women in the same room, discussing politics without being nasty but making their respective points. It was good TV. I think there's a … Continue reading This Week’s Women’s Roundtable →

Opinion, please: What’s wrong with Hillary?

In this poll, 52% say they would not vote for Hillary Clinton for president. Reading thru the comments, I found an excellent question: Any idea where all those negatives come from? Stupid partisan comments that throw more heat than light are NOT welcome. I can see anti-war people having a beef with her. I can … Continue reading Opinion, please: What’s wrong with Hillary? →

Democratic picnic: fun on a Saturday afternoon

I headed out to Chesapeake earlier today for the Democrats 2007 All-American Family Picnic. I went to get a chance to meet Mick Meyer, the candidate in the 78th House district. I got a chance to meet some of Chesapeake's fine Democrats and hang out with some of the usual suspects, including Susan Mariner. I … Continue reading Democratic picnic: fun on a Saturday afternoon →

All four 09 gubernatorial candidates coming to BU

BlogsUnited in Hampton Roads has managed to snag all four of the presumed 2009 gubernatorial candidates: Democrats Brian Moran and Creigh Deeds and Republicans Bill Bolling and Bob McDonnell. Also confirmed are Danae Jones, communications director of the Democratic Party of Virginia and her Republican counterpart Shaun Kenney. If you haven't signed up, now's the … Continue reading All four 09 gubernatorial candidates coming to BU →

Democratic picnic tomorrow

Meant to get this up a while ago. Democrats 2007 All-American Family Picnic Saturday, June 30, 2007 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM Details are here, including instructions on how to get in free 🙂

Heretick event with Kaine

You are cordially invited to join us at a special reception with honored guest Timothy M. Kaine for Steve Heretick candidate for State Senate Sunday, July 8th 1:30 to 3:30 pm Hosted by Jackie Dunn Hon. Willard Moody, Sr. Roger Brown's Restaurant 316 High Street Portsmouth Host Committee Hon. L. Louise Lucas, Hon. Elizabeth Psimas, … Continue reading Heretick event with Kaine →

Romney coming to VB

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is coming to Virginia Beach. You know, with all the races going on down here, plus the fact that Romney is the richest of all of the presidential candidates, you'd think he could wait a while before coming down here. Then again - come on down, Mitt, and suck up … Continue reading Romney coming to VB →