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  • Kookinelli: The Man Who Would Be AG

    Oh, bless his heart.

    You can't make this stuff up. You just can't.

    And this ought to be a deal-breaker. 100%. He better not ever use the words, "activist judge" again.


    [...]

    Posted: June 05, 2009, 11:30am EDT
  • The Macker tanking

    On the heels of Tip's post showing the upswing for Creigh, I thought I'd follow on with a slighly different perspective.

    A lot of people have criticized me, publicly and privately, for my relentless attacks on McAuliffe.

    There is a reason for everything I do.

    Daily Kos has released new R2K numbers' [...]

    Posted: June 04, 2009, 6:43pm EDT
  • Obama's Cairo Speech

    This Huffpo piece by Steven Waldman states the case perfectly, and I hope it is widely read: What Might Have Been.

    The main point is that Obama said what George Bush should have said in the aftermath of 9/11. Bush began well in those days, assembling a true coalition [...]

    Posted: June 04, 2009, 6:10pm EDT
  • Time Series Data - Deeds Rising Fast

    Posted: June 03, 2009, 11:06pm EDT
  • Congressman Rick Boucher for Creigh Deeds

    From Congressman Rich Boucher:

    Dear Fellow Democrat:

    Next Tuesday is the Virginia Democratic Primary in which we will choose our candidate for Governor for the fall election.  I am supporting our neighbor and friend State Senator Creigh Deeds for Governor, and I hope that you will as well.

    Of the three candidates seeking [...]

    Posted: June 03, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
  • Well, shave my head and gimme a hoop earring! :)

    I like this spot. My compliments to the chef...or perhaps more precisely, to the janitor!

    Especially the "I am a progressive Democrat, no excuses, no apologies." I do believe I've said as much myself! :)

    Good stuff.


    ' [...]

    Posted: June 03, 2009, 7:06pm EDT
  • STOP JOHN CONYERS!

    Yeah, that's what I said. John Conyers wants to kill my industry.

    John Conyers wants us to pay recording artists for the privilege of promoting them and their product.

    Stop HR 848 and save local radio.


    [...]

    Posted: June 03, 2009, 4:18pm EDT
  • Democracy Now: Nader lays it out about McAuliffe's bribery

    Not to show any sympathy for Ralph Nader, but you should listen to what he has to say to Amy Goodman about TMac here. Stopped clocks and all that. The relevant portion begins at 6:30.


    [...]

    Posted: June 03, 2009, 5:34am EDT
  • CREIGH OUT IN FRONT!!!

    Just quickly, because I'm at work and up to my you-know-what in alligators.

    From the campaign:

    Creigh 27%, McAuliffe 24%, Moran 22%.

    Those are the numbers from today's new poll from Public Policy Polling, and there's no doubt about it -- this poll has shocked the pundits and our opponents.

    This huge surge for' [...]

    Posted: June 02, 2009, 12:03pm EDT
  • Meet and Greet Mike Signer - Staunton , 6/5

    You are cordially invited to join supporters of Mike Signer Candidate for Lt. Governor for a "Meet and Greet" Rally with Mike Signer

    Irish Alley Pub & Restaurant (upstairs dining room)

    19 West Johnson St Staunton, VA 24401

    Friday, June 5th 6:00 p.m.

    cash bar, light snacks provided [...]

    Posted: June 01, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
  • WaPo Endorses Jody Wagner

    The Washington Post endorsed Jody Wagner for Lt. Governor in the June 9 Democratic primary, noting:

    ...Ms. Wagner is impressive in her own right and, more to the point, better suited for the job. A Virginia Beach resident, she has an unmatched grasp of the state's finances and would be [...]

    Posted: June 01, 2009, 4:14pm EDT
  • BREAKING: Carville urinates on leg, informs of rain

    Pshaw.

    Just got this cheese from TMac, or actually, from his surrogate Carville:


    Republicans are desperate to end their losing streak, and they're bettin' the farm on the Old Dominion.  The Republican Governor's Association has already kicked in nearly $2 million to Bob McDonnell's campaign.  Sean Hannity and Mitt Romney came [...]

    Posted: June 01, 2009, 1:12pm EDT
  • Steve Shannon welcomes his right wing opponent

    Democratic candidate Steve Shannon "welcomes" Ken Cuccinelli into the race:

    I congratulate Ken on his decisive victory at today's Republican convention and welcome him to the race for Attorney General of Virginia. Tomorrow, the contest of ideas begins. We will present competing visions of what the role and priorities should [...]

    Posted: May 31, 2009, 6:46am EDT
  • It's Official: The GOP Hasn't Changed

    Virginia Republicans today officially nominated Bob McDonnell to be their candidate for governor, and, added wingnut Ken Cuccinelli to the ticket that also includes Bill Bolling. This trio should make it clear to Virginians that the GOP doesn't care about families or anyone else for that matter, other than' [...]
    Posted: May 30, 2009, 7:25pm EDT
  • The Snake

    With the Virginia Democratic primary one week from this Tuesday, I want first to serve notice that, regardless of its outcome, folks shouldn't look for apologies from me for my conduct, 'cuz there ain't gonna be none.

    Huffington Post:

    One person who typifies all that was wrong with the Democratic' [...]

    Posted: May 30, 2009, 8:35am EDT
  • Carry On

    Posted: May 29, 2009, 5:16pm EDT
  • Lies, damned lies, and Terry McAuliffe

    It is something that Terry McAuliffe often says on the campaign trail: "I will not say a negative word about a fellow Democrat."

    Another lie from TMac. I'm getting so used to them.
    Just like the oft-repeated canard that any suggestion that Terry McAuliffe is not the greatest thing since' [...]

    Posted: May 28, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
  • Jody's New Ads

    Jody Wagner has launched TV ads in Hampton Roads and Richmond. Unlikely we'll see many in the Shenandoah Valley, although I guess NBC29 is a possibility. This ad is running in Richmond.

     
    ' [...]

    Posted: May 28, 2009, 3:10pm EDT
  • Happy birthday!!!!!!

    Another successful trip around the Sun for Lady Kestrel.
    Pair of 3's! :)

    Love ya, babe........
    ' [...]

    Posted: May 28, 2009, 4:08am EDT
  • Private club?

    This blog is open to invited readers only.

    It doesn't look like you have been invited to read this blog. If you think this is a mistake, you might want to contact [how?] the blog author and request an invitation.

    Back to the past.
    ' [...]

    Posted: May 26, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
  • Split decision

    What this speaks to more than anything else is that, in the GuvLite race, like in the Governor's race, we have two fine candidates.
    Two races, two fine, experienced, capable, and stand-up candidates in each.
    CobaltVA has five contributing editors:
    Cliff Garstang, Glade, TippingPoint08, BlueRager, and myself.
    Tip and' [...]
    Posted: May 26, 2009, 8:12pm EDT
  • Notinthe Least Surprised

    Remember this?

    I'm Flipping to Obama

    Marion Barry has just endorsed him.  They both have overcome odds stacked against them as drug users gone clean and this story is too inspiring for even me anymore.  I'm not at all nervous about their drugged past- we all know that drug [...]

    Posted: May 26, 2009, 10:18am EDT
  • Map the Fallen

    Sean develops geospatial content for the Google Earth Outreach team and teaches people how to use Google Earth/Maps. He describes Map the Fallen this way:

    This Memorial Day I would like to share with you a personal project of mine that uses Google Earth to honor the more than 5,700 [...]

    Posted: May 26, 2009, 9:30am EDT
  • Mike Signer Gets a Shout Out from Embattled LU Dems

    You've gotta admire these young folks at Liberty U. Talk about living in the lion's den... being associated with liberal politics at Jerry Falwell's very own Lynchburg Baptist College -- aka -- Liberty University. Brave kids!

    Glad to see Big Mike ready to support their efforts to organize a Lynchburg Young [...]

    Posted: May 25, 2009, 5:42pm EDT
  • Landes announces reelection bid

    Republican Delegate Steve Landes (25th District) announced he'll run again. No surprise. I didn't attend any of the stops on his announcement "tour" (from the NBC29 coverage it didn't look like many others did either). Landes is mostly running against Washington and not for the people of the 25th' [...]
    Posted: May 25, 2009, 4:46pm EDT
  • A tainted endorsement

    Welcome to the latest installment of, "Everything Terry McAuliffe touches turns to....doo-doo."

    Like Global Crossings, Telergy, the Hillary Clinton campaign.....you know the drill.

    A "tainted endorsement."
    That is how State Senator Don McEachin describes the endorsement by Richmond Crusade for Voters of Terry McAuliffe in the Democratic primary.

    A few [...]

    Posted: May 25, 2009, 4:40pm EDT
  • Wrong finger, Will


    Suddenly the club's lights went down all the way, and a spotlight shone out onto the stage. Biz stopped DJing and started singing "Just a Friend," the single that shot him up the rap charts 20 years ago -- but with a strange new twist in the lyrics. [...]

    Posted: May 25, 2009, 6:43am EDT
  • Creigh's Progressive Cred

    Crossposted from The Virginia Democrat

    Now that Creigh has gained the endorsement of the Washington Post, and now that several recent polls are showing a clear trend in his direction, enough such that purveyors of the conventional wisdom believe that Creigh now has a legitimate shot at this thing, he [...]

    Posted: May 24, 2009, 7:07pm EDT
  • Blu Magazine


    Last night at the wonderful Darjeeling Cafe was the launch party for Blu Magazine, the new Arts and Culture magazine "serving Staunton, Harrisonburg, Augusta & Rockingham Counties." It was a fun time, with good music, food, and drinks. The highlight, of course, was the unveiling of [...]
    Posted: May 23, 2009, 8:36pm EDT
  • I feel like I'm drowning in a cesspool of vomit

    I'm tired of the same old standards.We never get anywhere.Most are just over joyed in having a democrat in the office no matter if it is in name only.
    Please explain to me how VA has shown any real progression in healthcare,workers rights etc under the last two terms of' [...]
    Posted: May 22, 2009, 5:41pm EDT
  • I'm off the fence.

    This is something I've been focusing on more than you might realize in the last few days, but this is where I personally am at with it.

    Your comments are requested.

    I am a Creigh Deeds supporter, because although he is more conservative than I, I trust him - for that very' [...]

    Posted: May 22, 2009, 5:20pm EDT
  • Signer responds to Liberty University

    While TMac can't be bothered to do more than a conference call, (oh please....) GuvLite candidate Mike Signer steps right up to the plate:


    STATEMENT FROM MIKE SIGNER ON LIBERTY UNIVERSITY'S DECISION TO REVOKE RECOGNITION OF THE CAMPUS DEMOCRATIC PARTY

    "The decision of the Liberty University administration to revoke" [...]

    Posted: May 22, 2009, 3:53pm EDT
  • Liberty University to College Democrats: You are unChristian.

    And your club has been dissolved.

    The legacy of Jerry Falwell, who explained why 9/11 happened this way:

    "I really believe that the pagans, and the abortionists, and the feminists, and the gays and the lesbians who are actively trying to make that an alternative lifestyle, the ACLU, People For the" [...]

    Posted: May 22, 2009, 9:22am EDT
  • WaPo Endorses Creigh Deeds

    In an editorial in today's paper, the Washington Post endorses Creigh Deeds in the June 9 Demcratic Primary: Mr. Deeds on June 9.

    The editorial makes the case that many of us have all along.
    The knock on Mr. Deeds is that he's a nice guy -- an odd insult. [...]

    Posted: May 22, 2009, 7:35am EDT
  • Rush Wants to be Left Alone

    Posted: May 21, 2009, 10:51pm EDT
  • The DNR disgusts

    This word play at the Daily News-Record is disgusting. When the local newspaper makes racist jokes, it gives license to others to do so - such as I heard in a shop last week. Contact Mr. Peter Yates, the DNR editor, and protest this abomination. 540.574.6210 or pyates@dnronline.com. [...]
    Posted: May 21, 2009, 6:05pm EDT
  • I voted

    Because I won't be able to vote at my precinct on June 9, I voted today in the Democratic Primary using the "walk-in absentee" procedure. I went to the Government Center for the county, filled out the absentee ballot request form, showed my I.D. (even though the Registrar, who handled' [...]
    Posted: May 21, 2009, 3:21pm EDT
  • The media then, and now... McAuliffe skates?

    Do you remember what it was like back in 2004 when Democrats put up a genuine war-hero - a man that had killed another man with his own hands in defense of his country - against a draft, and subsequently, duty-dodging political dilettante in the presidential election?  Do you remember [...]
    Posted: May 21, 2009, 1:08am EDT
  • Signer Leads in New Media & Roadwork (video)





     

       A campaign video with Springsteen plus data & graphs ... sweeet!  

    This is about more than just YouTubes videos and the Big Mo... with a growing crowd of major Va Blue Bloggers, Senior Military Officers, NoVa Dem leaders, 5th CD [...]

    Posted: May 20, 2009, 11:06pm EDT
  • WHY I SUPPORT CREIGH DEEDS

    Over the past several months, I have had the pleasure of traveling our
    great Commonwealth learning more about the struggles facing everyday
    Virginians.

    In that time, I have come to one stark conclusion. As a proud
    Virginian, the single most important elected office to me is the
    Governor. We need a [...]

    Posted: May 20, 2009, 8:55am EDT
  • Remembering Jack Kemp for Another Passion: Voter Restoration Reform in Virginia

    Posted with permission of the ACLU of Virginia.

    Remembering Jack Kemp for Another Passion: Voter Restoration Reform in Virginia
    By Kent Willis, Executive Director, ACLU of Virginia

    Much has been written about Jack Kemp since his passing a couple of weeks ago. Kemp was a former football star turned congressman [...]

    Posted: May 19, 2009, 6:01pm EDT
  • Rumblin, Bumblin - The Bush Legacy

    Cross posted at BlueRage

    Glenn Greenwald posted a blog today expressing grave concerns about President Obama's "embrace of the Bush terrorist policies."  I share his concern, but I'm more concerned with President Obama's ability to clean up the mess and return the "secrets" game to the shadows where it' [...]

    Posted: May 19, 2009, 1:06pm EDT
  • President Obama at Notre Dame

    Posted: May 18, 2009, 8:42pm EDT
  • VA Blogosphere: Progressive firebrands... or pusillanimous pissants?

    I got a taste of it back in '06 when I decided to do a bit of freelance work against George Allen.  In August, I stopped by a campaign rally near Harrisonburg to ask Allen if he had "ever used the word 'n*****'".  

    Allen denied it, "no...  no..."

    I reiterated the' [...]

    Posted: May 18, 2009, 6:24pm EDT
  • Lest we forget

    because I haven't, and I won't, regardless of how much TMac wants me to.

    "Terry McAuliffe may have a lot of big money for his campaign, but don't let that hide the truth," the ad's narrator says. "The truth is, Terry McAuliffe led the campaign that ran the '3 a.m.''" [...]

    Posted: May 18, 2009, 9:59am EDT
  • Watch and learn.

    This is how it's done.

    David "KagroX" Waldman from Daily Kos/Congress Matters as part of a four way on CNN discussing torture revelations and the McClatchy report stands his ground againsat the attempts of Republican shills (and a supposed ally) to reframe the debate and distort his words.

    Good job, David. [...]

    Posted: May 18, 2009, 9:18am EDT
  • Straight talk on unemployment funds

    Erik Curren, the Democratic nominee for the 20th District House of Delegates, talks straight and exposes his opponent, Chris Saxman, and most House Republicans for caring more about special interests than families struggling with unemployment:

    Our current Republican delegates, including my opponent, say they care about businesses and workers. But [...]

    Posted: May 18, 2009, 8:47am EDT
  • Deeds whips opponents in straw poll

    This is the same straw poll that tippingpoint references in the previous post; but here are details about the vote for Governor from NBC29. Creigh Deeds kicked his opponents' butts among 5th District Democrats who participated.

    Creigh Deeds - 91%
    Brian Moran - 6%
    Terry McAuliffe - 3%

    Congressman Tom Perriello' [...]

    Posted: May 18, 2009, 7:11am EDT
  • Deeds & Signer Win Perriello's Poll

    from WCAV and Mike Signer's twitter feed:

    Terrific news! We won the C'ville Straw Poll with 66 percent of the vote! The momentum continues...

    Creigh Deeds won the most votes for Governor, while Mike Signer won the most votes for Lieutenant Governor.

    in related news earlier [...]

    Posted: May 17, 2009, 10:52pm EDT
  • McDonnell Wants to Change the Subject

    Posted: May 17, 2009, 10:15am EDT

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