I just received the following via email: Vivian --- I would have appreciated it if you would have asked me about the "delisting" of Howling Latina from LeftyBlogs.com - before you assumed it had anything to do with her views on the presidential race. It didn't. LeftyBlogs.com is an aggregator of local progressive political blogs. … Continue reading Delisting of HL: Lefty Blogs believes in the big tent
Category: Virginia
Blog spotlight: Howling Latina
I understand that Lefty Blogs has delisted Howling Latina. And other supposedly Democratic blogs are dropping the site from their blogrolls. The reason? Howling Latina is a proud advocate of PUMA. She dares to be a dissenting voice. I thought the Democratic Party was a big tent. Have we gotten so out of whack that … Continue reading Blog spotlight: Howling Latina
Nye announces Common Sense Energy Plan
This morning, 2nd CD Democratic candidate Glenn Nye announced his Common Sense Energy Plan. The details from his press release: COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS: LOWER GAS PRICES AND ENERGY INDEPENDENCE Glenn Nye for Congress America is a nation of abundant resources and unparalleled ingenuity. When challenged, we have throughout our history risen to the moment and … Continue reading Nye announces Common Sense Energy Plan
OTR 08/03: former governor Linwood Holton
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with former governor Linwood Holton, the father-in-law of current governor Tim Kaine. Holton was Virginia's first Republican governor since Reconstruction, occupying the office from 1969 to 1973. On tap is how Holton believes Virginia has changed in the last 40 years. And, of course, his opinion … Continue reading OTR 08/03: former governor Linwood Holton
Wagner resigns; announcement coming?
According to PilotOnline Longtime Hampton Roads resident Jody M. Wagner will resign from her position as finance secretary in Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s administration next week, setting up an expected run for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. The Kaine administration today announced Wagner’s resignation, effective Aug. 8, in a written statement. My guess: next … Continue reading Wagner resigns; announcement coming?
Sales tax holiday: school supplies and clothing
The first weekend in August - this year, August 1 through August 3 - is designated as a sales tax holiday. According to the Virginia Department of Taxation website: During this three-day period, purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 … Continue reading Sales tax holiday: school supplies and clothing
WSJ on Kaine
The Wall Street Journal says that Virginia Governor Tim Kaine brings "versatile appeal" to the ticket and points out the obvious reasons for choosing him: But his selection may bolster the ticket with someone with experience running a large, generally well-regarded state government, and help Sen. Obama pick up blue-collar white voters. Virginia was just … Continue reading WSJ on Kaine
Things to do Saturday: NCDC, help Nye
If you are looking for some things to do tomorrow, here are a couple: First, the Norfolk City Democratic Committee monthly breakfast begins at 8:30am at Picadilly's (530 N. Military Hwy, near Military Circle Shopping Center). Join fellow Dems for food, conversation and campaign updates. 2nd CD candidate Glen Nye is kicking off his energy … Continue reading Things to do Saturday: NCDC, help Nye
A message from the Susans to the women of VA
Dear Friend: Most of you know us. We have worked together through the years on many campaigns. Just as important as the campaigns and causes we believe in are the friendships we have made along the way. Whether our friendship and time together is counted in decades or in months, what we shared during the … Continue reading A message from the Susans to the women of VA
Update on Gloucester BOS: resign & charges will be dropped
A couple of weeks ago, four members of the Gloucester Board of Supervisors were indicted on several charges. Tuesday morning, the four were in court and things started out, well, a bit strange: "If anybody wants to resign from the board, we'll drop the charges, and all will be forgiven." So said Commonwealth's Attorney Robert … Continue reading Update on Gloucester BOS: resign & charges will be dropped
