The Federal Elections Commission announced yesterday that they have reached agreements with three 527s in connection with violations of federal campaign finance law during the 2004 presidential elections. Swift Boat Veterans and POWs for Truth has agreed to pay the largest civil penalty - $299,500. MoveOn.org will pay $150,000 and The League of Conservation Voters … Continue reading Swift Boat, MoveOn fined for ’04 activities
Webb misses Vet event, offers lame excuse
This morning's Virginian-Pilot has an editorial about Senator-elect Jim Webb being a no-show at a local event which was planned for Veterans' Day, Saturday, November 11. Back in August, Webb agreed to appear. The Webb camp claims that they told organizers a month in advance that he might not be able to make it; however … Continue reading Webb misses Vet event, offers lame excuse
More on the 87th HOD race
Bearing Drift has some additional information on Hank Giffin, the Republican (as yet unannounced) challenger in the the 87th, a seat currently occupied by Paula Miller. Pam reports that a fundraiser with Newt Gingrich is in the works for February. Right now, I'm getting contradictory information on this race. If some of the stuff I'm … Continue reading More on the 87th HOD race
DPVA Training Conference
The DPVA is holding a Training Conference on January 12-13, 2007 at the Holiday Inn - Central in Richmond. From the announcement, the conference is for local party officers and potential 2007 candidates, but it appears any party member can attend. (No doubt if I have read this wrong, someone will correct me.) There is … Continue reading DPVA Training Conference
Voting paper trails and audits
From GOTV: A coalition of citizens’ groups will be working to pass legislation through the Virginia 2007 legislative session to require all election machines in the state to provide voter-verifiable paper audit trails. Charter members of the Verifiable Voting Coalition of Virginia include: Virginia League of Women Voters Virginia Libertarian Party Common Cause New Electoral … Continue reading Voting paper trails and audits
Johnson disoriented, not a stroke
According to the latest report from the AP, Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) did not suffer a stroke or a heart attack. Johnson, who will 60 on Dec. 28, became disoriented during a conference call with reporters at midday Wednesday, stuttering in response to a question. He was taken to George Washington University Hospital, where doctors … Continue reading Johnson disoriented, not a stroke
Norfolk considers smoking ban
Shortly after taking her seat, the newest member of council, Theresa Whibley, proposed that Norfolk become the first city in the state to implement a city-wide ban on smoking in restaurants. Today we learn that the idea has legs and council is moving towards such a ban, perhaps as early as January. Two things come … Continue reading Norfolk considers smoking ban
Today’s truthiness: soy makes you gay
Others have blogged on this from the WorldNutsDaily: Soy is feminizing, and commonly leads to a decrease in the size of the penis, sexual confusion and homosexuality. That's why most of the medical (not socio-spiritual) blame for today's rise in homosexuality must fall upon the rise in soy formula and other soy products. (Most babies … Continue reading Today’s truthiness: soy makes you gay
Jefferson will not be on Ways & Means
The AP is reporting that Dollar Bill Jefferson will not be a member of the House Ways and Means committee - or at least, not until the federal corruption investigation of him is complete. How those folks in Louisiana elected Jefferson, I'll never know. As for the investigation - I just want to see him … Continue reading Jefferson will not be on Ways & Means
Scott worker scores on Jeopardy
Christian Haines, who works for 3rd district Congressman Bobby Scott, is a contestant on Jeopardy. Thru last night, he had won a total of $105,000. His fifth appearance will be on tonight's show, which airs on WVEC channel 13 at 7:30pm. Wonder if he's going to contribute some of that loot to his boss' campaign … Continue reading Scott worker scores on Jeopardy
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