I consider both Del. Brian Moran and Del. Lionell Spruill friends, and pretty smart guys, to boot. So I was a bit taken aback when the financial reports came out showing Moran paying Spruill during the General Assembly session. I have no problems with Moran paying Spruill for working on his campaign - heck, everybody … Continue reading Moran/Spruill flap resolved
Category: Virginia
BREAKING: Webb aide found dead of gunshot wound
The young man who ran Senator Jim Webb's office in the southwest part of the state was found dead this morning: Authorities in Botetourt County this morning discovered the body of a well-known Democratic operative and U.S. Senate aide along U.S. 220, dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The body of Frederick W. Hutchins Jr., … Continue reading BREAKING: Webb aide found dead of gunshot wound
Kaine on VP Slot
Speaking in both English and Spanish, Governor Tim Kaine discusses the VP slot: "I haven't sought it, I'm not running for it, I am not asking for it" Watch the video here. h/t Chris Cillizza
Nye/Drake race considered competitive
Today's Virginian Pilot contained an article regarding the race in the 2nd CD between Democratic challenger Glenn Nye and Republican incumbent Thelma Drake. (Note to the Pilot: the 2nd doesn't just include Virginia Beach.) "If I had to handicap the race right now, the odds favor Drake, but she's obviously beatable," said Quentin Kidd, a … Continue reading Nye/Drake race considered competitive
OTR 7/27: Global warming
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion on the topic of global warming. Joining host Joel Rubin will be retired Captain Joe Bouchard and retired Admiral Joe Prueher, who was one of the group of retired admirals and generals who issued a report on the topic and its potential impact on national security. … Continue reading OTR 7/27: Global warming
LWVFA: Turning Point Plaza dedication Sunday
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area will help dedicate Turning Point Plaza this Sunday, July 27, at the Occoquan River Festival. Turning Point Plaza will honor the women who were imprisoned at the Occoquan Workhouse located across from the current Occoquan Regional Park. In 1917, women suffragists were the first political group … Continue reading LWVFA: Turning Point Plaza dedication Sunday
Review: “Whistling Past Dixie” part II
Southern politics is not solely bound up with race and religion, but almost every issue or controversy has some racial or religious element beneath the surface. The dual power of race and religion in southern politics will make it extraordinarily difficult for Democrats to recapture the South. In chapter 3, entitled "Blacklash and the Heavenly … Continue reading Review: “Whistling Past Dixie” part II
Hornsby in the 1st?
Interesting idea by the folks over at Fred2Blue: Let’s draft Bruce Randall Hornsby, a fine upstanding resident of Williamsburg, Va., to be the Democratic Party candidate on the ballot this fall. Head on over and read why Hornsby is a good choice.
Why Hummel hasn’t dropped out in the 1st CD
It's about the money: When I announced the suspension of my campaign on July 3rd, I did so as the first step in the withdrawal process because I have a modest campaign debt - a debt that is an obligation to those who worked for me and continue to work for me and those who … Continue reading Why Hummel hasn’t dropped out in the 1st CD
Opinion, please: president and governor (revisited)
A year ago, I asked for opinions on which you would prefer, a Democratic president followed by a Republican governor or a Repubican president followed by a Democratic governor. 1976 - Jimmy Carter (D) 1977 - John Dalton (R) 1980 - Ronald Reagan (R) 1981 - Chuck Robb (D) 1984 - Ronald Reagan (R) 1985 … Continue reading Opinion, please: president and governor (revisited)
