Congressman Wolf, Why Haven’t You Fired Ben Dutton?

Dear Congressman Wolf:

Why haven’t you fired your employee, Ben Dutton, who in your presence, assaulted one of your constituents?

Oh that’s right, you’re our Congressman, you don’t answer our questions.

Sincerely,

The Taxpayers Who Pay Your Salary.

New Ads Up for Glenn Nye

The Glenn Nye/Thelma Drake race is a toss up and there are two new ads on the air on Glenn’s behalf. (One features Gov. Mark Warner.) Check them out!

From the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC):

From Glenn Nye’s Campaign:

Cook Political Reports Rates Va. House Races

The latest ratings from the non-partisan Cook Political Report are out and there is some good news for Democrats.

• Congressman Scott, Boucher and Moran are in “Solid Democratic” seats.
• The race between Democrat Gerry Connolly and Republican Keith Fimian for the seat held by GOP Congressman Tom Davis is rated “Likely Democratic”.
• The race between Democrat Glenn Nye and GOP Congresswoman Thelma Drake is ranked, “Toss Up”.
• The race between Democrat Tom Perriello and GOP Congressman/Ignorant Bigot Virgil Goode is ranked, “Lean Republican”.
• The race between Democrat Judy Feder and GOP Congressman Frank Wolf is ranked “Likely Republican”.
• The remaining races are ranked “Solid Republican”.

Paul Begala on Failed Congressman Frank Wolf, R-Status Quo

God love Paul Begala! His blog post on Congressman Frank Wolf and the caning incident involving Judy Feder’s staffers is worth a read. My favorite part, he dubs Wolf, “Congressman Frank Wolf, R-Status Quo.”

Begala writes:

If there was any doubt that Frank Wolf is out of touch, the proof is in that video. When a self-proclaimed champion of human rights tolerates the beating of his political opponents, you know it’s time to retire. Perhaps the incident—which has drawn tens of thousands of YouTube viewers—will raise some money for Feder. Apparently she has a new campaign expense: body armor for her staff.

Judy Feder will win on Tuesday if you volunteer for her between now and Election Day. Visit www.judyfeder.com for details.

Hey Liddy Dole, Don’t Mess with Kay!

Despite condemnation from fellow Republicans and newspapers across the country, Sen. Elizabeth Dole insists nothing is wrong with her sleazy ad in North Carolina telling voters that her opponent, State Senator Kay Hagan, is an atheist!

In fact, Sen. Hagan is a Presbyterian elder and Sunday School teacher at the First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. She’s also a tough campaigner. Today, Sen. Hagan released a response ad and she filed a lawsuit against Sen. Dole and the Dole Campaign.

We need more fighters like Kay Hagan in the Senate. Make that happen and contribute to Kay’s campaign: www.kayhagan.com.

Sen. Dole, Take Down Your Sleazy Ad!

Here in Virginia, we’ve seen our share of candidates who have used religion to divide and conquer the electorate. Congressman Virgil Goode’s ignorant, demogogic rants against Congressman Keith Ellison immediately jump to mind.

But nothing the bigotted Virgil Goode has done compares to the latest advertisement released by Sen. Elizabeth Dole in North Carolina in her campaign against State Senator Kay Hagan.

Roanoke Times Endorses Tom Perriello Over Rep. Goode

Good news! The Roanoke Times has endorsed Tom Perriello and his bid to unseat Rep. Virgil Goode. I think this calls for some old-fashioned bluegrass music from the new band sweeping the 5th District, the Perriello Pickers!

Dave Matthews is a Real Virginian

Don’t know how I missed this one! (The great thing about musicians speaking out for Obama is they are doing it because they love our country. It’s certainly not good for business because half your audience will be mad at you.)

Anyway, thanks to Dave and Tim.

Sen. Webb on Sen. Obama’s Support for Gun Rights

In this video filmed in Wytheville, Va., Sen. Webb wants to be perfectly clear. If anyone tells you that Barack Obama wants to take away your gun, they’re lying to you.

Obama’s Special Messages for Virginians

The Obama campaign has several videos just for Virginians.

The Obama Plan for the Economy. (Features Gov. Tim Kaine.)

The Obama Healthcare Plan:

And one of my favorites, an endorsement from Mudcat Saunders!

Obama in Norfolk: “We’re 1 Week Away!”

Check out Sen. Obama’s remarks delivered yesterday in Norfolk. Fox Channel 43 reports that 22,000 supporters gathered in Harbor Park for the rally.

Washington Post: What’s Real About the Split in Virginia

The Washington Post’s Marc Fisher will hold a live chat about his latest column, “What’s Real About the Split In Virginia” at noon ET on Thursday, Oct. 30.

My take is that ALL Virginians want a decent job, affordable healthcare, good schools, lower and fairer taxes, a government that works for them, safe streets and society where anyone who works hard and plays by the rules will succceed.

That’s not a Democratic value or a Republican value — that’s an American value. What do you think?