AMT and the middle class

Since Jerry Furham doesn't allow comments on his blog, I figured I'd answer his post about alternative minimum tax here. In it, Jerry asserts that AMT doesn't affect the middle class and challenges the Washington Post to produce any middle class Virginian it affects. Well, as a CPA in Virginia, I could produce a list … Continue reading AMT and the middle class →

The History of Veterans Day

From Military.com: November 11, or what has come to be known as Veterans Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor Armistice Day - the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislature that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause … Continue reading The History of Veterans Day →

What’s next for Allen?

There is some speculation that yesterday's concession speech by George Allen was actually the start of his 2008 campaign - to replace a retiring John Warner. If that is the case, there are going to be some upset folks. I'm hearing that Tom Davis and Jim Gilmore both have their eyes on that seat. Will … Continue reading What’s next for Allen? →

OTR this Sunday: Scott, Byler, Paige

Gary Byler, a GOP activist, and I were invited to appear on Joel Rubin's On the Record, which airs this Sunday. Somehow, the wires got crossed and Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd) was there. Gary & I offered to yield to Congressman Scott - after all, he's now the region's most influential Congressman - but Joel … Continue reading OTR this Sunday: Scott, Byler, Paige →

How did you end up here?

It's always interesting to see how folks find my blog. First, a couple of funny ones: why is geore allen running for senate chief homophobe virginia how to make a fake virginia inspection stickers But most of the searches are serious ones: voting polls virginia beach virginia ballot issues Thelma Drake's views on the marriage … Continue reading How did you end up here? →

And then there’s this idiot: more on the Kellam campaign

From this article, it appears that Kellam may have gotten some pretty bad advice from political consultant Bob Doyle: Perhaps Kellam's only chance to neutralize the GOP go-vote machine was to swing more independents to his side with an endorsement ad from popular former Gov. Mark R. Warner, some political analysts said. Warner did a … Continue reading And then there’s this idiot: more on the Kellam campaign →

+28, +6: Dems control

With George Allen's concession speech, the Democratic takeover of Congress is complete. Pop the champagne, revel in the victory - and then get down to work. Even with the majorities, the Dems have some challenges ahead. I expect that the big tent party may experience a bit of infighting, as liberal, moderate and conservative Dems … Continue reading +28, +6: Dems control →

Looking to 2007

At the end of the day I will be taking down my Voting NO page. Before I do, I'd like to thank the 998,180 Virginians who voted NO. A special thanks goes out to the members of the General Assembly who stood with the Commonwealth Coalition and supported our efforts. In 2007, the entire General … Continue reading Looking to 2007 →

Forum: Checks and Imbalances

The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia, and the Virginia Wesleyan College's Center for the Study of Religious Freedom are sponsoring a forum entitled "Checks and Imbalances: The President, Congress and the Courts in the Post-9/11 World." This is a discussion on the presidential powers during … Continue reading Forum: Checks and Imbalances →

Rumsfield resignation

By now, every one knows that the first casualty of the Democratic takeover of the Congress is Donald Rumsfield. I say good riddance. His stay as Secretary of Defense was about 5.9 years too long. Bush has named his replacement: former CIA director Robert Gates. The only question is whether Bush will try to push … Continue reading Rumsfield resignation →