Stuff that came out while I was at a party tonight: Salon's Person of the Year - S. R. Sidarth #3 Video of 2006 on YouTube "Macaca" most politically incorrect word (via NLS) Amazing, isn't it?
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JibJab reviews 2006
Really, really funny video that I was emailed today. I see Terry blogged about it yesterday. (Gotta love that search function on BlogNetNews 🙂 )
Kaine proposes tax elimination for working poor, other budget amendments
Governor Tim Kaine has proposed an elimination of the income tax on the poorest Virginians. Individuals with an income less than $12,000 and married couples making less than $24,000 would not pay state income taxes starting Jan. 1, 2008. Under current law, income taxes are assessed for individuals making $7,000 and couples who earn $14,000. … Continue reading Kaine proposes tax elimination for working poor, other budget amendments
John Warner is running
According to the Virginian-Pilot, John Warner will be running in 2008. Because of "the ever-increasing complexity of our nation's security situation.... I have decided to devote my full time to security responsibilities in the Senate and the demands of a vigorous and challenging re-election campaign." OK, so where does that leave everybody? My predictions: No … Continue reading John Warner is running
Webb misses Vet event, offers lame excuse
This morning's Virginian-Pilot has an editorial about Senator-elect Jim Webb being a no-show at a local event which was planned for Veterans' Day, Saturday, November 11. Back in August, Webb agreed to appear. The Webb camp claims that they told organizers a month in advance that he might not be able to make it; however … Continue reading Webb misses Vet event, offers lame excuse
More on the 87th HOD race
Bearing Drift has some additional information on Hank Giffin, the Republican (as yet unannounced) challenger in the the 87th, a seat currently occupied by Paula Miller. Pam reports that a fundraiser with Newt Gingrich is in the works for February. Right now, I'm getting contradictory information on this race. If some of the stuff I'm … Continue reading More on the 87th HOD race
DPVA Training Conference
The DPVA is holding a Training Conference on January 12-13, 2007 at the Holiday Inn - Central in Richmond. From the announcement, the conference is for local party officers and potential 2007 candidates, but it appears any party member can attend. (No doubt if I have read this wrong, someone will correct me.) There is … Continue reading DPVA Training Conference
Voting paper trails and audits
From GOTV: A coalition of citizens’ groups will be working to pass legislation through the Virginia 2007 legislative session to require all election machines in the state to provide voter-verifiable paper audit trails. Charter members of the Verifiable Voting Coalition of Virginia include: Virginia League of Women Voters Virginia Libertarian Party Common Cause New Electoral … Continue reading Voting paper trails and audits
Johnson disoriented, not a stroke
According to the latest report from the AP, Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) did not suffer a stroke or a heart attack. Johnson, who will 60 on Dec. 28, became disoriented during a conference call with reporters at midday Wednesday, stuttering in response to a question. He was taken to George Washington University Hospital, where doctors … Continue reading Johnson disoriented, not a stroke
Norfolk considers smoking ban
Shortly after taking her seat, the newest member of council, Theresa Whibley, proposed that Norfolk become the first city in the state to implement a city-wide ban on smoking in restaurants. Today we learn that the idea has legs and council is moving towards such a ban, perhaps as early as January. Two things come … Continue reading Norfolk considers smoking ban
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