I used the "official airline" of the Democratic National Convention and as those of you who followed my Twittering already know, wound up getting to Denver some 5 hours later than scheduled. The holdup? Apparently, the folks who run the airline had no idea that so many people would be flying out of Norfolk at … Continue reading Made in to Denver all in one piece
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Going out on a limb
With all of the talk of Obama announcing his running mate, I think I know who it's going to be: our governor, Tim Kaine. The schedule has him in Martinsville Wednesday morning (with our next Senator Mark Warner) and in Lynchburg Wednesday afternoon (with Senator Jim Webb). Thursday there is supposed to be an event … Continue reading Going out on a limb
Getting geared up for the convention?
I am 😉 Seems like the list of things to get done before heading to Denver is getting longer instead of shorter 😦 Of course, part of the problem is that it is difficult to get things done, between all of the emails and phone calls and conference calls. I've not been a delegate before … Continue reading Getting geared up for the convention?
Opinion, please: reporters and political activity
The Virginian Pilot's public editor Joyce Hoffman laid out for readers in her Sunday column the changes to the rules for reporters: The Virginian-Pilot's ethics committee last week upped the ante on the sacrifices newsroom staffers must face when it added bite to its Code of Ethics and Professionalism. The panel broadly defined a provision … Continue reading Opinion, please: reporters and political activity
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
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
Review: “Whistling Past Dixie” part II
Southern politics is not solely bound up with race and religion, but almost every issue or controversy has some racial or religious element beneath the surface. The dual power of race and religion in southern politics will make it extraordinarily difficult for Democrats to recapture the South. In chapter 3, entitled "Blacklash and the Heavenly … Continue reading Review: “Whistling Past Dixie” part II
Review: "Whistling Past Dixie" part I
Simply put, the South is no longer the "swing" region in American politics. It has swung to the Republicans." In making this statement, author Thomas F. Schaller takes on the likes of Steve Jarding and Dave "Mudcat" Saunders, who believe that Democrats must win in the South in order for us to become a majority … Continue reading Review: "Whistling Past Dixie" part I
Kaine for VP?
When Tim Kaine was running for governor in 2005, as is normal, they did a fly-around the weekend before Election Day. Traveling with Kaine was Barack Obama. Truth be told, at their appearance in Norfolk, people were much more enamoured with Kaine than they were with the junior Senator from Illinois. In February 2007, Kaine … Continue reading Kaine for VP?
Democrats give Bush what Republicans wouldn’t
Evisceration of the 4th amendment - at the hands of Democrats. A shameful day. For those playing catchup, here is a nice summary of the impact of the FISA vote. (h/t Blacknell.net) The final vote was 69-28 in favor of the bill. Among those voting against was Senator Hillary Clinton. Her statement on this is … Continue reading Democrats give Bush what Republicans wouldn’t
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