HRC at GMU

I went to George Mason Sunday for a rally for Barack Obama with Hillary Clinton. I understand that there were about 3,000 people there. Below is a brief video clip of the crowd. (The VIP section was to the side of the stage, which is why I didn't take more video.) We arrived early and … Continue reading HRC at GMU →

Best LTE in the Pilot

No, this has nothing to do with politics. Discordant review As my wife and a friend and I left home the night of Oct. 24 to drive to the Sandler Center to hear 'Aida,' I had a heavy heart. I have never been a fan of opera. My wife told me to cheer up, as … Continue reading Best LTE in the Pilot →

OTR 11/2: Predictions and the 1800 race

This Sunday's On the Record will feature predictions for Tuesday's elections. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Repubican activist Gary Byler and yours truly. In the second segment, the topic will be one of the most contentious presidential elections in our nation's history: the 1800 election. Colonial Williamsburg historians Bill Barker and Bill White will … Continue reading OTR 11/2: Predictions and the 1800 race →

Attack – counter attack

AKA the Elizabeth Dole/Kay Hagan race for Senate in NC. Dole ran this ad: Kay Hagan, who is running neck and neck with Dole, responded with this: And Hagan filed a lawsuit against Dole, to boot. Of course, the best revenge would be a win by Hagan.  Help her out, if you can.

Virginia Votes 2008

In case you missed the show hosted by Joel Rubin and his son, Dan, check out these videos. Most were recorded during the recent Harbor Party at Town Point Park, an annual fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Norfolk. Presidential and US Senate races VA-02 candidates and Virginia Beach mayoral candidates 2009 candidates for Governor, … Continue reading Virginia Votes 2008 →

VB School Board: vote Erika Walker-Cash

A friend* of mine got me out of bed bright and early last Tuesday morning to attend a breakfast for Young Audiences of Virginia.  Among those in attendance was a young lady I had not previosuly met - Erika Walker-Cash - who is running for one of two at-large seats on the School Board. I … Continue reading VB School Board: vote Erika Walker-Cash →

Three hours

That was how long I had to wait this morning in order to vote absentee. When I arrived, the line had wrapped around each side of the hallway, with the third part of it in the middle. By the time I left, it had thinned out a bit. I understand that folks starting lining up … Continue reading Three hours →