By now, many have had the chance to listen to the Bearing Drift podcast that I participated in last night. For those who haven't, allow me to summarize my choices and my thoughts on them. I will do them in the same order as they appear on the podcast. Ballot issue #2 Shall Section 14 … Continue reading How I am voting
Category: Virginia
Go, Kenton!
The front page of today's Virginian-Pilot features an article on blogger Kenton Ngo, of 750 Volts. The reporter, Mike Gruss, was one of those at the Drake/Allen rally yesterday that I had a chance to chat with. He mentioned that he was quite impressed with Kenton. Also quoted in the article are Ben Tribbett of … Continue reading Go, Kenton!
Our picks
Head over to Bearing Drift and listen to the latest podcast of Jim, Squeaky and me in which we talk about our picks for the Senate, 2nd Congressional, and the three amendments. I'll get up a post a bit later, elaborating on my choices.
VP: Amendment won’t protect marriage
The Virginian-Pilot weighs in on the so-called Marriage Amendment today and gives a well-reasoned argument for Voting NO on this issue: Parse them anyway you like, but those 87 words [of the amendment] seek no less than to undo what Mason wrought in Virginia's first days, sentiments that have stood the test of 230 years. … Continue reading VP: Amendment won’t protect marriage
Daily Press: For Jim Webb
And the endorsements continue. Today, the Daily Press, which serves the Peninsula, endorsed Democratic challenger Jim Webb for Senate over Republican incumbent George Allen. Today and Monday we'll explain why we think change is so necessary, why voters should turn to Democrat Webb and turn out incumbent George Allen. We'll focus on the war and … Continue reading Daily Press: For Jim Webb
Think about your vote…or your endorsement…
Jim Hoeft over at Bearing Drift has posted his thoughts on how he will make his decision on who he will endorse in the upcoming election. Even though we are of different political persuasions, much of what he has said is how I will be making my own decision. My primary criteria is how well … Continue reading Think about your vote…or your endorsement…
Marriage amendment would harm children
I received the following press release and thought I would share. VIRGINIA'S PEDIATRICIANS SAY "MARRIAGE AMENDMENT" WOULD HARM CHILDREN The "Marriage Amendment" will be harmful to Virginia's children, said Dr. Colleen Kraft, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Virginia Chapter today. “The Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is asking Virginians to … Continue reading Marriage amendment would harm children
NJ Marriage Decision
By now, everyone has seen yesterday's decision in the New Jersey Supreme Court regarding same-sex marriage. Coverage in the local and online MSM has been interesting, as it seems each writer has a different spin on what this means. For me, it means that the people of New Jersey will have to deal with this … Continue reading NJ Marriage Decision
M-D: 2nd CD, Senate races too close to call
With 10% of those surveyed still undecided, the latest Mason Dixon poll shows 2nd Congressional District incumbent Republican Thelma Drake leading Democratic challenger Phil Kellam 46% to 44%, well within the margin of error. The survey of 400 likely voters was conducted 10/23-24 - Monday and Tuesday this week - and has a margin of … Continue reading M-D: 2nd CD, Senate races too close to call
Rasmussen: Allen 49%, Webb 48%
Real Clear Politics is confirming that the Rasmussen poll to be released will show Republican incumbent Senator George Allen ahead by just one point over Democratic challenger Jim Webb. With the race being so close - and all of the polls are showing results within the margin of error - the question is what will … Continue reading Rasmussen: Allen 49%, Webb 48%
