One of the posters in this thread made the following comment: I personally found LS’s statement to be reckless and without merit simply because he refused to answer the obvious yes/no question. I’ve met LS, and he has a huge ego. He likes to talk about himself, and he likes to be the center of … Continue reading Sabato didn’t hear Allen say the n-word
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UPDATE: Sabato on Allen
After a hard day at work, I was planning on writing a piece on the reaction to the Salon story on Allen. Allen's official blog, The AllenHQ, has refuted the charge that Allen used the n-word in college. Associated Press write Bob Lewis writes that Allen denounced the allegations. Daily Press writer Hugh Lessig, covering … Continue reading UPDATE: Sabato on Allen
Mr. Conservative: Barry Goldwater
I missed this HBO special when it aired originally but TiVo'd the re-airing of it yesterday morning. For whatever reason, I was not into last night's football game so I watched this instead. I'm really glad that I did. There were so many things in the documentary, put together by Goldwater's granddaughter, that make this … Continue reading Mr. Conservative: Barry Goldwater
Allen and the N-word
A rumor has been circulating around the blogsphere for a while that Republican Senator George Allen used the N-word while in college. Now Salon has evidence that this is so. Three former college football teammates of Sen. George Allen say that the Virginia Republican repeatedly used an inflammatory racial epithet and demonstrated racist attitudes toward … Continue reading Allen and the N-word
“George Allen Monkeys Around”
OK, so I stole the title but what's that they say about imitation and flattery? 😆 Seriously, head over and read the article with this title by the conservative "The Weekly Standard" and then tell me that George Allen is going to be the Republican candidate for president. I saw my first George Allen signs … Continue reading “George Allen Monkeys Around”
Report: Norfolk Tea Party II Rally
I was still a bit on the fence this morning about whether to attend the Norfolk Tea Party II rally until I saw this morning's paper and the article about it. (Note: while taxes in Norfolk are high, the article contains a significant inaccuracy. One person claimed that his taxes were $1,000 per month on … Continue reading Report: Norfolk Tea Party II Rally
Norfolk Tea Party II quickie
Busy Saturday! I went to the Norfolk Tea Party II rally this morning. Interesting cast of characters there, including some of the usual suspects. More on this later, as I need to get to the Marshall Newman Rally.
Some quickies
Webb fundraiser Last night's fundraiser for Jim Webb featured Mark Warner, Don Beyer and Harris Miller. I understand from the folks at Forward Together, Mark Warner's PAC, that the event raised over $250,000 and that once pledges are collected, the amount is expected to exceed $300,000. Stuff to do this weekend The VB Dems blog … Continue reading Some quickies
Norfolk Tea Party II Rally
Via email, I received the following: NORFOLK TEA PARTY II - Rally to Cut the Tax Rate - Saturday, September 23rd, 2006 9 AM "The Banque" 1849 E.Little Creek Road Give the windfall back to the taxpayers! Together we CAN make a difference. Norfolk Tea Party II Committee to Cut Tax Rate Like others in … Continue reading Norfolk Tea Party II Rally
Political ads: Fact or fiction?
With campaign season in full swing, the ad wars have started - and not just ones from the candidates themselves. It seems anyone with a camera and some video editing software is getting in on the fun. Making a point in 30 seconds is pretty hard to do, so playing fast and loose with the … Continue reading Political ads: Fact or fiction?
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