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Redistricting bill dead

By a 3-2 voice vote this morning, the House P&E subcommittee on Elections killed SB38, the bipartisan redistricting bill that passed the Senate last week. An attempt by Del. Jim Scott to have the bill heard by the full P&E committee was shot down on a 10-8 vote, which I understand was also unrecorded. Too … Continue reading Redistricting bill dead →

Opinion, please: Republicans voting for Obama

I've been hearing about Republicans crossing over and voting in the Democratic primary for Obama. Since I didn't witness such behavior at my own precinct while I was there (and, in fact, my precinct captain called me later in the evening to say he hadn't seen any of the usual Republicans at our precinct), I … Continue reading Opinion, please: Republicans voting for Obama →

JJ Dinner wrapup

I got to Richmond around 4pm, only to find that Broad Street had become something of a parking lot! After circling the block, I managed to find the entrance to the parking garage and headed over to pick up my press credentials. (I already had my dinner pass.) Once inside, I took a look at … Continue reading JJ Dinner wrapup →

Clinton Rally in Chesapeake

As I was getting dressed this morning around 8:30, I had the local news on and saw a live report from Indian River High School regarding the rally with Bill Clinton. The line was already around the building, even though the doors were not scheduled to open until 9. I arrived just before the doors … Continue reading Clinton Rally in Chesapeake →

UPDATED: Bill Clinton’s schedule for Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2008 UPDATED: President Bill Clinton Visits Virginia on Saturday, February 9, 2008 The Clinton campaign today announced that President Bill Clinton will campaign for Hillary in Virginia on Saturday, February 9. President Clinton attends “Solutions for America” events in Chesapeake, Richmond, Abingdon, and Blacksburg. Additional details will be forthcoming. Saturday, … Continue reading UPDATED: Bill Clinton’s schedule for Saturday →

Dr. Maya Angelou & Magic Johnson hit VA airwaves for Hillary

Radio spots by Dr. Maya Angelou and Magic Johnson hit stations across Virginia today. Below is Dr. Angelou's ad Below is Johnson's ad Transcripts of the two ads can be found below the fold. Maya Angelou: Hello, this is Maya Angelou. Let me tell you about my girl, Hillary Clinton. As a child, Hillary Clinton … Continue reading Dr. Maya Angelou & Magic Johnson hit VA airwaves for Hillary →

Hillary on ABC7 Candidate forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2008 Hillary to Participate Live in ABC7/POLITICO Candidate Forum Obama Rejects Debate Invitation In Advance Of Chesapeake Primary Voters in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia will be able to watch “The ABC7/POLITICO Candidate Forum: An interview with Hillary Clinton” Monday night on the eve of Tuesday’s “Chesapeake Primary.” Initially, an … Continue reading Hillary on ABC7 Candidate forum →

BILL CLINTON IN CHESAPEAKE SATURDAY!

Former President Bill Clinton will be making a campaign stop in Chesapeake Saturday morning at 10am. Doors will open at 9am. As soon as I have the location information, I will post it. Go ahead and mark the time on your calendars now 😉 UPDATE: The rally will be held at Indian River High School. … Continue reading BILL CLINTON IN CHESAPEAKE SATURDAY! →

Spruill: “The man candidates want in their corner”

Chesapeake Delegate Lionell Spruill was the subject of an article in today's Virginian Pilot. Spruill was recognized for his hard work on behalf of his favored candidates. Anyone from the area even remotely involved in politics knows how hard Spruill works: from his famous pancake breakfasts to his church attendance marathons, Spruill is constantly on … Continue reading Spruill: “The man candidates want in their corner” →

Krugman on Democratic health care plans

The money quote: If you combine the economic analysis with these political realities, here’s what I think it says: If Mrs. Clinton gets the Democratic nomination, there is some chance — nobody knows how big — that we’ll get universal health care in the next administration. If Mr. Obama gets the nomination, it just won’t … Continue reading Krugman on Democratic health care plans →