NLS has broken the story that I've been hearing for a few days now from different sources. Seems that my own state senator, Nick Rerras, will be joining the Kaine administration, leaving his seat open for a special election. Interestingly enough, I tried to confirm this story with a delegate and a senator last week … Continue reading Rerras to join Kaine administration?
MSM Ethics
Last week, I linked to an AP story about Senator Harry Reid taking ringside boxing seats. At the time, I was quite unaware that the writer, John Solomon, kind of made a living on trying to tie Reid and other Democrats to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff. I posted an update to that story here. Well, … Continue reading MSM Ethics
Webb misses filing deadline?
It seems that Democratic senate candidate Jim Webb's campaign missed the filing deadline. According to this letter, dated June 2, the campaign did not make the June 1 filing deadline. The letter appears to be proforma, even going so far as to say: If you have filed the report timely by certified or registered mail, … Continue reading Webb misses filing deadline?
Upcoming Senate candidate debates
Democratic candidates Harris Miller and Jim Webb have agreed to appear on MSNBC's "Hardball" with Chris Matthews. likely Thursday afternoon. This will put the candidates before a national TV audience. Friday morning at 10am, the two will appear on the Washington-area radio station WTOP, "The Politics Program." Those of us outside of the broadcast area … Continue reading Upcoming Senate candidate debates
Va Beach council: move elections to Nov?
Hoping to increase voter participation, Virginia Beach city council is set to vote next Tuesday, June 13, on moving council elections from May to November. Six votes are needed for passage. So far, five members of the council are on board. Council member Ron Villanueva is one of the 5 undecided but may support the … Continue reading Va Beach council: move elections to Nov?
Blog summit: Last day to register
Today, June 5, is the last day to register for the Sorensen Blog Summitt. I'm looking forward to meeting my fellow bloggers there. And did any of you decide where to stay yet? I need to make my hotel reservation.
Miller & Webb in VB 6/10
According to VB Dems, both candidates will be present next Saturday, June 10, for their bi-monthly breakfast meeting. And there will be a straw poll. Head on over to Jason's Deli (near Pembroke Mall) at 8am 9am. Breakfast is $8.
2nd Congressional District Forum
Just received this: 2nd District Congressional Candidates Political Forum Sponsored by the Filipino American Community Action Group (Fil-Am CAG) Find out where the 2nd District Congressional Candidates stand on the various issues affecting our lives. This forum is free and open to the public. Please invite others to attend. Place: Kempsville Public Library, Kempsville Road, … Continue reading 2nd Congressional District Forum
Gore in 2008?
"If nominated I will not run; if elected I will not serve." - William Tecumseh Sherman, 1884 Well, he's not quite saying that yet but Al Gore, the Democratic presidential nominee in 2000, has pretty much ruled out another run. The Al Gore we saw in 2000 has morphed into a new person, one with … Continue reading Gore in 2008?
Eskridge v Gallagher: The marriage debate
Equality Loundon has up a post about a recent forum entitled Gay Marriage: Evidence from Europe? Participating in the forum were Yale law professor William (Bill) Eskridge and Maggie Gallagher, a Yale graduate and anti-gay marriage industry scholar. Seems that it wasn't much of a debate at all. Bill studied Denmark from 1989 (when registered … Continue reading Eskridge v Gallagher: The marriage debate
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