Bob over at Commonwealth Commonsense has a wonderful post about entitled Level Playing Field. But along with this, progressives must talk about problems Democrats think are taboo: means testing of Medicare and Social Security; a value-added tax that hits excessive consumption, for example. We also need to ask ourselves why if we oppose corporate welfare … Continue reading The Common Good
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Washington Post: Miller our choice
The Washington Post today endorsed Democratic Senate hopeful Harris Miller over Jim Webb in the upcoming June 13 primary: Some Democrats have convinced themselves that only a candidate with Mr. Webb's résumé and panache stands a chance of knocking off incumbent Sen. George Allen, a Republican with a daunting track record of electoral success. But … Continue reading Washington Post: Miller our choice
Kellam: No to debate
Rep. Thelma Drake's campaign is saying that Democratic challenger Phil Kellam backed out of a schedule debate, which was to be broadcast on Christian radio station WYRM. According to Drake's campaign, Kellam withdrew from an appearance scheduled for Saturday on WYRM-AM after learning that Drake would be included. [...] Charles Kelly, who directs Kellam's campaign, … Continue reading Kellam: No to debate
VP: War experience central to campaign
The Virginian-Pilot has its profile on Democratic Senate candidate Jim Webb today. Like yesterday's piece on Harris Miller, this one is more candidate quotes and little substance. The one thing they did talk about was Webb's recent re-conversion to the Democratic party and his past writings regarding women and affirmative action. “I realized that the … Continue reading VP: War experience central to campaign
Senate race: Financial reports
According to this report, incumbent Senator George Allen raised slightly more than $1 million for the reporting period 4/1 thru 5/24 and had approximately $7.5 million on hand. For the same period, Jim Webb raised about $294,000, spent about $278,000 and had about $222,000 on hand. Harris Miller raised $200,000 plus $500,000 of his own … Continue reading Senate race: Financial reports
Portsmouth Democratic Committee cookout
Just back from the Portsmouth City Democratic Committee cookout. They had a pretty good turnout - I'd say 50-60 people. The event was at the Lucas Center and Senator L. Louise Lucas, Delegate Lionel Spruill, Commissioner of the Revenue Frankie Edmondson, Sheriff Bill Watson and Mayor Dr. James Holley were among the attendees. Upon my … Continue reading Portsmouth Democratic Committee cookout
HRC endorses Lieberman over Lamont
If you need proof that the Human Rights Campaign doesn't really work for LGBT rights, look no further than its endorsement of anti-equality incumbent Joe Lieberman over Ned Lamont. A piece over at the Huffington Post lays it all out. Solmonese lists a series of HRC accomplishments, and some of them have merit, but he … Continue reading HRC endorses Lieberman over Lamont
Another Miller profile
Washington Post staff writer Michael D. Shear was one of two reporters who followed Harris Miller around his trip to South Hampton Roads this past weekend. While Webb tries to woo Democrats with national backing, an antiwar message and an unconventional manner, Miller has hopped onto the tried-and-true Virginia campaign circuit, hoping to attract supporters … Continue reading Another Miller profile
VP: “Wonky” Miller thinks it’s his time
“Some people say I’m wonky,” he acknowledged. The front page of the Virginian-Pilot today has a profile on Democrat senate candidate Harris Miller. The article neither hurts nor helps Miller nor does it give enough information to help undecided voters make up their minds. Such is the norm for the Pilot's reporting. They rarely do … Continue reading VP: “Wonky” Miller thinks it’s his time
Supreme cout bashing: Ala. candidates say state courts not bound by Supreme Court rulings
Four Republican candidates for the Alabama Supreme Court say that state courts are not bound by Supreme Court precedents. Talk about activist judges! "State supreme court judges should not follow obviously wrong decisions simply because they are `precedents,'" [Chief Justice candidate and current justice Tom] Parker wrote in a newspaper opinion piece in January that … Continue reading Supreme cout bashing: Ala. candidates say state courts not bound by Supreme Court rulings
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