Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-2nd) held a press conference yesterday in which she offered her reason for voting against the Webb GI bill. According to this article, Drake, who was one of the bill's sponsors, voted against it because President Bush has promised to veto the bill. I doubt this was the "dedicated answer" that the … Continue reading Veto warning changes Drake’s vote on Webb GI bill
John “I’ll say anything in order to win the presidency” McCain
OK, so maybe he didn't say quite that but he might as well have. Check this out. Pathetic. Just pathetic. h/t Blacknell.net
Last call
Last call for RSVPs for my 3rd Annual Memorial Day Bash. We've got to get the count to the caterers so if you were planning to come and have not let us know yet, please do so no later than 5pm Tuesday. Details, including the contact information, are here.
Opinion, please: can the tent become too big?
In 2006, there was a push for Democrats to gain the majority in the House and Senate of the US Congress. At the time, I wondered exactly what those majorities would bring us. After all, it wasn't as if we were electing left-wing idealogues. Since that time, we've added to the majority in the House, … Continue reading Opinion, please: can the tent become too big?
The Pulpit Speaks: October 18, 1958
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Almost - the most tragic word in our history. Nothing is more pathetic than to see the expression on the face of a man who suddenly realizes that he almost made it. Day … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 18, 1958
Electoral votes map 5/16/08
As compiled by Electoral Vote. See the Obama details here and the Clinton details here. UPDATE: Check out this post by Cokie Roberts. I think this was what she was trying to say last Sunday but the talking heads wouldn't let her get a word in.
OTR 05/18: Marshall, Clinton v Obama
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a segment with Del. Bob Marshall, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the opportunity to be roadkill run against Mark Warner in the fall. In the other segment, it is Clinton v Obama, in the form of yours truly and Congressman Bobby Scott. And in his My … Continue reading OTR 05/18: Marshall, Clinton v Obama
Jones’ statement on Wilder not running for re-election
As first reported by The Shad Plank, Richmond Mayor Doug Wilder will not be running for re-election. In response to this announcement, Dwight Jones, candidate for mayor, had this to say: "Mayor Wilder has been an iconic figure in Virginia politics for many years. "As the first African-American Governor in our nation's history, Doug Wilder … Continue reading Jones’ statement on Wilder not running for re-election
Indictment in MySpace suicide case
A federal grand jury has indicted in the MySpace suicide case, according to this article. In a highly unusual use of a federal law generally employed in computer fraud cases, a federal grand jury here on Thursday indicted a Missouri woman accused of using a phony online identity to trick and taunt a 13-year-old girl, … Continue reading Indictment in MySpace suicide case
Republican-dominated court overtuns same-sex marriage ban
Yep. You read that right. The California Supreme Court, which, according to this article is "Republican-dominated," overturned the state marriage laws which prohibited same sex marriage. The California Supreme Court has six Republican appointees and one Democrat. Scholars have described the court under the leadership of Chief Justice Ronald M. George as cautious and moderately … Continue reading Republican-dominated court overtuns same-sex marriage ban
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