Should I be Worried about Reps. Nye and Perriello?

I was very proud to support the election of Virginia Democratic Congressmen Tom Perriello and Glenn Nye. They share my values and I think both are doing a great job as freshmen congressmen.
But I am worried about their future political views.
Both men are 34 years old and as Bob McDonnell will tell you, political views [...]

God Bless Barney Frank!

What the Republicans don’t realize is that by failing to call out the the crazy people who agree with them, their own credibility is being permanently damaged.
What the GOP needs is some members like Barney Frank who are willing to stand up to what he calls “vile, contemptible nonsense”.

8 GOP Sens. Stand Up to Paleoconservatives and Back Sotomayor

While the Republican National Committee, the insurance lobby and their astroturf allies from Teapartyland are seeking to shout down any reasonable discussion of health care reform at this month’s Congressional town hall meetings, the Senate held one last day of votes before leaving town.
By any measure the Senators most important vote yesterday was to confirm the [...]

Richmond Times Dispatch Editorial Bd: Rupert Murdoch Wannabes?

It’s not a very well kept secret in journalism circles that the editorial board of the Richmond Times Dispatch is not entirely independent in their thinking. The RTD is free to endorse whomever they want in local and statewide campaigns but the owners at Media General demand that the RTD toe the GOP line when [...]

Let’s Vote, Virginia!

A couple of quick details about Tuesday’s Democratic primary elections:

Polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.
To find your polling place, click here.
All registered voters are eligible to vote in the Democratic primary regardless of whether you consider yourself a Democrat or not. Virginia doesn’t have party registration, so Republicans and Independents may join [...]

In memory of the 149 Virginians killed in Iraq and Afghanistan

This Memorial Day, I wanted to take a moment to remember the 149 Virginians who have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. My prayers are especially with their loved ones. The gratitude of the nation is not enough.
I am particularly praying for the family of Cpl. Ryan C. McGhee, 21, of Fredericksburg. He is the latest Virginian to [...]

Washington Post names itself and 6 others Best Va. Political Blogs

Today Chris Cillizza of the Washington Post announced the Post’s list of the nation’s best state political blogs. These blogs were picked by the readers of Cillizza’s blog, The Fix.
Making the list from Virginia were seven blogs:

Not Larry Sabato
The Shad Plank
Blue Virginia
Blue Commonwealth
Too Conservative
Tertium Quids and, the Post’s own Virginia Politics.

I’m sure that Fake Virginia was [...]

Amy Frederick Launches Campaign for Delegate

Talk about timing.
In a few hours, the Central Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia is expected to fire Del. Jeff Frederick as its chairman. But even if they get rid of him, they will have to contend with his wife, Amy Frederick.
Mrs. Frederick announced her candidacy for her husband’s seat in the House of [...]

McDonnell on Huckabee and Fake Virginia

All three Democratic candidates for Governor in Virginia, as well as the chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, condemned the divisive remarks made by former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee on McDonnell’s behalf at a campaign appearance in Tazewell County.
But from McDonnell himself? Silence. Instead he had his spokeman address the controversy.

Pfotenhauer: Global Warming is “Hilarious”

My muse, Nancy Pfotenauer, is back on TV. Recently she appeared on Fox News Channel with noted scientists Sean Hannity and Lou Holtz of college football fame, denying the existence of global warming.
Nancy said:
You know, it’s hilarious. Because when you talk to the scientists, they say you could make the case just as much for global [...]

The Party of No

I have some free political advice for those attending this week’s Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C.:  Watch this ad produced by Americans United for Change. You won’t like it, but it sums up how the rest of the Republican Party, indeed the rest of America, views you and the House and Senate Republicans: [...]

Kay Hagan Considering Voting Down DC Vote in Congress

Dear Sen. Hagan:
Must you alienate your base this early in your career? Word from the DCist is that you’re considering siding with those who would deny the people of the District of Columbia a vote in Congress.
I hope this rumor is nothing more than that – a rumor.
Isn’t it ironic that the people of the [...]