Edwards admits affair

From ABC News: John Edwards repeatedly lied during his Presidential campaign about an extramarital affair with a novice filmmaker, the former Senator admitted to ABC News today. From CNN: Edwards, 55, of North Carolina, told ABC that his wife, Elizabeth, and other family members have known about the affair since 2006. From the NYT blog: … Continue reading Edwards admits affair →

Friday fun: What class are you?

You Are Upper Class Class isn't always about money, and you've at least got the brains, manners, and interests of an upper class person. You don't have a trashy bone in your body, and you don't pretend to be someone you're not. You're comfortable with your station in life, and class issues don't really bother … Continue reading Friday fun: What class are you? →

Confirmed: Cranwell considering LG

I have confirmed from C. Richard Cranwell himself that he is considering a run for LG.  That is all that the DPVA chairman is willing to say at this point. Technorati Tags: C Richard Cranwell

Obama fundraiser: narrow the gap

I attended Tuesday night's fundraiser for Democratic candidate Barack Obama. The event was held at the Harrison Opera House, which has a seating capacity of 1,632. I arrived around 6pm, when the doors were scheduled to open, and the parking lot was already full. I ran into Portsmouth Delegate Ken Melvin and his lovely wife, … Continue reading Obama fundraiser: narrow the gap →

Cranwell: LG or AG?

Over the past few days, I've spent some time talking to folks about whether DPVA chairman C. Richard Cranwell is planning a run for Lieutenant Governor or Attorney General. While I have not yet gotten a response from Cranwell himself, my sources say that if he runs, it definitely will be for LG. The biggest … Continue reading Cranwell: LG or AG? →

How a $26 annual fee became $37

I finally got around to heading downtown last Thursday to get my new car registered with the city of Norfolk. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that not only had my new car already been picked up by Norfolk from the DMV records, the car I traded in had been removed. The only thing left … Continue reading How a $26 annual fee became $37 →

VLW: Shannon for AG, Cranwell for LG

An article in Virginia Lawyers Weekly focuses in Del. Steve Shannon and his bid for AG in 2009. Although he does not expect an official announcement until after November, Shannon said, “I am full time campaigning.” Shannon said that he has been speaking to gatherings around the state and “doing a fair amount of fundraising.” … Continue reading VLW: Shannon for AG, Cranwell for LG →

BREAKING: 1st CD chooses Bill Day to challenge Wittman

I've just learned that the 1st Congressional District Democrats have chosen Bill Day to challenge Rob Wittman. This comes just days after Keith Hummel withdrew from the race. More to come. UPDATE: Here's some information on Bill Day. UPDATE2: Here's a photo of Day taken last Saturday at Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair's Democratic Party Booth (with … Continue reading BREAKING: 1st CD chooses Bill Day to challenge Wittman →