I saw the article in Thursday's Virginian Pilot regarding the chaplains who resigned over an edict issued by the State Police superintendent regarding nonsectarian prayers. I just scanned it and kept on going. Later in the day, as I was catching up on my blog reading, I ran across a link to the Washington Post … Continue reading Griffith doesn’t know Kaine
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Nye news: polling, Wasserman Schultz
I guess this is the poll that Tim Kaine was referring to in his email yesterday. With six weeks to go, Glenn Nye has closed to within five points, 40%-45%. From a telephone survey conducted among 400 likely voters in the Second Congressional District of Virginia. Interviews were conducted September21-22, 2008. The sampling error for … Continue reading Nye news: polling, Wasserman Schultz
What can you wear to the polls?
I cannot count the number of emails I have received that I have received from various sources regarding the wearing of campaign t-shirts, hats, buttons, etc., to the polls. I understand they are circulating nationally. All of them say the same thing: that if someone wears those items, they will be turned away and not … Continue reading What can you wear to the polls?
“Stand with my friend Glenn Nye”
I want to let you know about an important opportunity to bring Virginia-style leadership that will change Washington. Glenn Nye is the Democratic Nominee for Congress in the Second District of Virginia, and bringing him to Washington will make a huge difference in creating the change our nation needs. I've been proud to support and … Continue reading “Stand with my friend Glenn Nye”
Followup on 2nd CD race
The bombshell dropped by 2nd CD Rep. Thelma Drake is turning out to be much ado about nothing. As the Pilot's Aaron Applegate reported Tuesday: The district's law requires only that one owner live in the home to take advantage of the tax break, said Natalie Wilson, spokeswoman for the D.C. Office of Tax and … Continue reading Followup on 2nd CD race
VA-11: DCCC hitting Fimian hard
A new DCCC ad running: Keith Fimian opposes a woman's right to choose. His business was sued more than 40 times and slapped with a $16,000IRS tax lien. The more we learn about Keith Fimian, the more troubling it is. Wow. And there's more. Check this out.
Effects of McCain’s health care plan
On his website, Republican presidential candidate John McCain has laid out a health care plan that is supposed to give "access to health care for every American." Note that it didn't say that we would be able to afford the healthcare, only that we would have access to it. Earlier, I called the McCain plan … Continue reading Effects of McCain’s health care plan
What Matters: September editorial roundtable
In case you had better things to do Friday evening, you can still watch this month's editorial roundtable on What Matters. Host Cathy Lewis was joined by Virginia Pilot editorial writer Don Luzzatto, Daily Press political reporter Kimball Payne, Bearing Drift's Brian Kirwin, and yours truly.
Four in the running for Suit’s seat
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that four people - all Republicans - have expressed interest in running for the seat being vacated by Terrie Suit. Three names had previously surfaced: Sheriff Paul Lanteigne, former Oceana CO Tom Keeley, and Planning Commissioner Barry Knight, who announced his candidacy on the day Suit announced her resignation. The … Continue reading Four in the running for Suit’s seat
VA House Dems podcast
The latest podcast from the Virginia House Democrats features Virginia Beach Delegate Bobby Mathieson. From the announcement: A former Virginia Beach police officer, Del. Mathieson passed legislation this year that requires sex offenders to appear in person at the Department of Motor Vehicles when renewing a driver's license, thereby providing law enforcement with up-to-date photographs … Continue reading VA House Dems podcast
