IRAQ
Yesterday was Iraqi Election Day. The good news is that only around 40 people were killed, not the bloodbath some were predicting. Congratulations to the Bush Administration on not screwing that up. Now, Mr. President, it's time to get out of there and let them fend for their selves.
NEW JERSEY
Acting Governor Richard Codey (D) has decided not to seek his party's nomination to run for a full term in 2005. Also, Congressman Rob Andrews (D) has decided not to run. Both have yielded to multimillionaire Senator Jon S. Corzine. Corzine is extremely popular in the state and should have no trouble defeating any Republican.
DNC CHAIR
Donnie Fowler (SC) is getting a boost in his race for Chairman of the Democratic Party. Fowler, just in his late 30's, is the son of former DNC Chair Donald Fowler. Today, the executive committee of the Democratic Party's state chairs endorsed Fowler, choosing the young up-and-comer over Governor Howard Dean (VT). This may come down to a three-man race; Dean, Fowler, and former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb (CO). As for me, I've decided I'm going to support Fowler. Check his website out at http://www.changetheparty.com/
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Happy 64th Birthday to Vice President Cheney. Although what about the almost 1,500 men who will never see a 64th birthday, Mr. Vice President?
The "King" of the liberal wing of my party is celebrating a birthday soon. Happy early 73rd birthday to Senator Ted Kennedy!
VHSL
If nothing happens, tomorrow (Feb. 1st) the VHSL team will finally be going to Lebanon to compete in the Academic Bowl. Wish us luck. (Yeah, I know...that's like the fourth time I've said that.)
This will be all for now. Until we meet again.
Monday, January 31, 2005
Friday, January 28, 2005
Not much to say...
Not much to say today, but, hey, why not.
Here's a list of people I'm supporting statewide in 2005.
Governor-Tim Kaine (D)
Lt. Governor-This one's tricky...my top choice is State Senator Phillip Puckett (D-Lebanon), simply because I lived in Lebanon and Puckett is a nice guy. If Puckett can't get it, I would like to see it go for State Delegate Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax)
Attorney General-Not tricky at all. State Senator Creigh Deeds (D-Bath County).
So, my choices are again..
Tim Kaine
Phillip Puckett/Chap Petersen
Creigh Deeds
What do I think the GOP ticket will be, you ask?
Well, here's how it looks to me.
Governor-Jerry Kilgore (R)
Lt. Governor-The self-described front-runner is State Senator Bill Bolling (R-Hanover County), but State Delegate Joe May (R-Leesburg) may come from behind and win it.
Attorney General-Unfortunatley, no question about it...State Delegate Bob McDonnell (R-Virgini Beach). I've met this gentelman, and let me speak honestly and non-partisan...what a loser..
So here's how the GOP will go..
Jerry Kilgore
Bill Bolling/Joe May
Bob McDonnell
I'll analyze this race Monday or Tuesday.
Tomorrow (01-29-05) is our VHSL competition in Lebanon. Wish us luck..we need it.
Off to lunch.
Here's a list of people I'm supporting statewide in 2005.
Governor-Tim Kaine (D)
Lt. Governor-This one's tricky...my top choice is State Senator Phillip Puckett (D-Lebanon), simply because I lived in Lebanon and Puckett is a nice guy. If Puckett can't get it, I would like to see it go for State Delegate Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax)
Attorney General-Not tricky at all. State Senator Creigh Deeds (D-Bath County).
So, my choices are again..
Tim Kaine
Phillip Puckett/Chap Petersen
Creigh Deeds
What do I think the GOP ticket will be, you ask?
Well, here's how it looks to me.
Governor-Jerry Kilgore (R)
Lt. Governor-The self-described front-runner is State Senator Bill Bolling (R-Hanover County), but State Delegate Joe May (R-Leesburg) may come from behind and win it.
Attorney General-Unfortunatley, no question about it...State Delegate Bob McDonnell (R-Virgini Beach). I've met this gentelman, and let me speak honestly and non-partisan...what a loser..
So here's how the GOP will go..
Jerry Kilgore
Bill Bolling/Joe May
Bob McDonnell
I'll analyze this race Monday or Tuesday.
Tomorrow (01-29-05) is our VHSL competition in Lebanon. Wish us luck..we need it.
Off to lunch.
Thursday, January 27, 2005
More 2006 (and 2008) Stuff
CONNECTICUT
Today, Senator Joe Lieberman (D) announced he will run for re-election to a fourth term in 2006. This will also be his fourth bid for political office in six years, by the way. Count them for yourself: 2000 Re-election to the Senate, 2000 VP nominee, 2004 Presidential Candidate. A new poll says that Connecticut Republicans give Lieberman a 73% approval rating. This is actually higher than the approval rating Connecticut Democrats gave him. Oh yeah, and don't expect a rematch of 2000's Senate race. Former Waterbury Mayor Philip Giordano, Lieberman's 2000 opponent, is currently serving 37 years in prison for molesting two underage girls.
NEW YORK
Pull out the party streamers, boys! Hillary is going to be re-elected for sure now! Both of Clinton's major opponents, Governor George Pataki and former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, both Republicans, are quietly backing away from a challenge to the incumbent Democrat. The only Republican voicing real interest is Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a relative unknown statewide. Look for HRC to be heading off to Iowa and New Hampshire to ready herself for 2008 the day after she is sworn in to a second term, on January 3rd 2007.
DNC CHAIRMAN
Here's a list of the candidates and which 2008 Presidential Democrats are supporting them...very interesting...
Wellington Webb-Hillary Clinton (NY), Bill Richardson (NM), Mark Warner (VA), John Kerry (MA)
Tim Roemer-Evan Bayh (IN)
Martin Frost-John Edwards (NC)
As for Simon Rosenberg, Howard Dean, Donnie Fowler, and David Leland...well, um..no 2008 candidates of note have endorsed them yet.
Time to leave.
P.s.-Saturday the 29th is the VHSL competition in Lebanon; wish us luck!
Today, Senator Joe Lieberman (D) announced he will run for re-election to a fourth term in 2006. This will also be his fourth bid for political office in six years, by the way. Count them for yourself: 2000 Re-election to the Senate, 2000 VP nominee, 2004 Presidential Candidate. A new poll says that Connecticut Republicans give Lieberman a 73% approval rating. This is actually higher than the approval rating Connecticut Democrats gave him. Oh yeah, and don't expect a rematch of 2000's Senate race. Former Waterbury Mayor Philip Giordano, Lieberman's 2000 opponent, is currently serving 37 years in prison for molesting two underage girls.
NEW YORK
Pull out the party streamers, boys! Hillary is going to be re-elected for sure now! Both of Clinton's major opponents, Governor George Pataki and former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, both Republicans, are quietly backing away from a challenge to the incumbent Democrat. The only Republican voicing real interest is Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a relative unknown statewide. Look for HRC to be heading off to Iowa and New Hampshire to ready herself for 2008 the day after she is sworn in to a second term, on January 3rd 2007.
DNC CHAIRMAN
Here's a list of the candidates and which 2008 Presidential Democrats are supporting them...very interesting...
Wellington Webb-Hillary Clinton (NY), Bill Richardson (NM), Mark Warner (VA), John Kerry (MA)
Tim Roemer-Evan Bayh (IN)
Martin Frost-John Edwards (NC)
As for Simon Rosenberg, Howard Dean, Donnie Fowler, and David Leland...well, um..no 2008 candidates of note have endorsed them yet.
Time to leave.
P.s.-Saturday the 29th is the VHSL competition in Lebanon; wish us luck!
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Quick News
New York-
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has ruled out a run for State Attorney General, citing his desire to devote his time to his family. He did, however, say that a political run was the next step in his future.
Virginia- (this is a big one...be patient...)
Several high-profile Democrats are lining up to run against incumbent Republican Senator George Allen in 2006. Democrats are angry with Allen because of his role in the 2004 Senate elections that elected 7 new GOP senators. Some names that are being circulated include: Governor Mark Warner, Lt. Governor Tim Kaine, Congressman Rick Boucher, Congressman Bobby Scott, 1997 Lt. Governor nominee L.F. Payne, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, and retired General Claudia Kennedy.
Here's my opinion of each candidates pros and cons--
1-Mark Warner-Warner is a self-made millionare in the communications business (think Nextel). Everyone knows Warner will run for something...they just don't know what for sure. His options are...A)2006 against Allen..B)2008 in a potential open Senate race...C)President/Vice President in 2008. While I do hope he runs, I'm inclined to think he'll pass on this one.
2-Tim Kaine-Kaine, a former Richmond Mayor, is currently running for Governor in 2005 against Jerry Kilgore. If that doesn't work out like we hope it does, Kaine's most logical step would be to run for the Senate. Tim Kaine is a great person and a very nice guy to talk to, and if he can convey that on the campaign trail, he'll have a good chance. He must, however, avoid the "too Liberal" label that plagued him in the 2001 LG race.
3-Rick Boucher-Boucher has been my district's congressman since 1982, and prides himself on constituent service. He represents an area about the size on New Jersey, so running state-wide wouldn't be much of a problem. He's fairly moderate on economic issues, which will sit well with the voters in Central and Southside Virginia.
4-Bobby Scott-An African American, Scott will do very well in the inner cities where there are high black populations, but will probably sink in the rural areas. Scott is probably the farthest Left in the list of potentials. If I were a gambling man, I wouldn't put my money on Bobby Scott.
5-L.F. Payne-Payne is probably the least known of the group, but, like Warner and Kaine, has already ran statewide (although Payne lost to John Hager). Payne is also the oldest of the group, but he is plainspoken and does very well with senior citizens and minority groups. This will help him not only in high black population areas (southside) but also in areas such as Russell County, Dickenson County, etc. (Boucher's backyard)
6-Paul Fraim-Tim Kaine tried to convince Paul Fraim to run for LG in 2005, but Fraim passed, possibly for a 2006 race. Fraim has executive experience and is an excellent speaker. Watch Fraim closely to see if he comes from the socialist wing of the left to take out Payne or Scott.
7-Claudia Kennedy-The first woman to attain the rank of General in the U.S. Army, Kennedy would obviously do well with traditionaly Republican groups, like military voters and "soccer moms," not to mention the Conservative Democrats who couldn't stomach John Kerry's anti-war stand.
The candidates I'm going to support will be Kaine, Payne, Fraim, and Kennedy. Of the four, I can't pick a favorite.
In other news, Tim Kaine actually called me yesterday, and I'm his coordinator for my city! Petition drives, bumper stickers, signs, pins, and good ole politicing. Fun fun fun!
I'm gone.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has ruled out a run for State Attorney General, citing his desire to devote his time to his family. He did, however, say that a political run was the next step in his future.
Virginia- (this is a big one...be patient...)
Several high-profile Democrats are lining up to run against incumbent Republican Senator George Allen in 2006. Democrats are angry with Allen because of his role in the 2004 Senate elections that elected 7 new GOP senators. Some names that are being circulated include: Governor Mark Warner, Lt. Governor Tim Kaine, Congressman Rick Boucher, Congressman Bobby Scott, 1997 Lt. Governor nominee L.F. Payne, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, and retired General Claudia Kennedy.
Here's my opinion of each candidates pros and cons--
1-Mark Warner-Warner is a self-made millionare in the communications business (think Nextel). Everyone knows Warner will run for something...they just don't know what for sure. His options are...A)2006 against Allen..B)2008 in a potential open Senate race...C)President/Vice President in 2008. While I do hope he runs, I'm inclined to think he'll pass on this one.
2-Tim Kaine-Kaine, a former Richmond Mayor, is currently running for Governor in 2005 against Jerry Kilgore. If that doesn't work out like we hope it does, Kaine's most logical step would be to run for the Senate. Tim Kaine is a great person and a very nice guy to talk to, and if he can convey that on the campaign trail, he'll have a good chance. He must, however, avoid the "too Liberal" label that plagued him in the 2001 LG race.
3-Rick Boucher-Boucher has been my district's congressman since 1982, and prides himself on constituent service. He represents an area about the size on New Jersey, so running state-wide wouldn't be much of a problem. He's fairly moderate on economic issues, which will sit well with the voters in Central and Southside Virginia.
4-Bobby Scott-An African American, Scott will do very well in the inner cities where there are high black populations, but will probably sink in the rural areas. Scott is probably the farthest Left in the list of potentials. If I were a gambling man, I wouldn't put my money on Bobby Scott.
5-L.F. Payne-Payne is probably the least known of the group, but, like Warner and Kaine, has already ran statewide (although Payne lost to John Hager). Payne is also the oldest of the group, but he is plainspoken and does very well with senior citizens and minority groups. This will help him not only in high black population areas (southside) but also in areas such as Russell County, Dickenson County, etc. (Boucher's backyard)
6-Paul Fraim-Tim Kaine tried to convince Paul Fraim to run for LG in 2005, but Fraim passed, possibly for a 2006 race. Fraim has executive experience and is an excellent speaker. Watch Fraim closely to see if he comes from the socialist wing of the left to take out Payne or Scott.
7-Claudia Kennedy-The first woman to attain the rank of General in the U.S. Army, Kennedy would obviously do well with traditionaly Republican groups, like military voters and "soccer moms," not to mention the Conservative Democrats who couldn't stomach John Kerry's anti-war stand.
The candidates I'm going to support will be Kaine, Payne, Fraim, and Kennedy. Of the four, I can't pick a favorite.
In other news, Tim Kaine actually called me yesterday, and I'm his coordinator for my city! Petition drives, bumper stickers, signs, pins, and good ole politicing. Fun fun fun!
I'm gone.
Thursday, January 20, 2005
I-Day 2005
Today is I-Day..
Dum dum dum (cue the "Dragnet" music)
President Bush will be sworn in to a second term today. Only a few moments from the time I'm writing this.
Some people have said there should be no prayer delivered at the inauguration, but I say the day George W. Bush takes office for four more years is the day we need to pray the most.
Ok, I'm done with my Democratic rant.
Howard Dean has picked up the endorsements of the Democratic party State Chairs in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, and Florida. Governor Dean is one step closer to becoming the Chairman of the DNC. (For the record, my candidate is former Indiana Congressman Tim Roemer)
Yesterday on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the vote to approve Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State was 16 yeas, 2 nays. The 2 voting against were Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and John Kerry (D-MA). At least someone stood up and said what they believed.
Wisconsin Senator Russell Feingold (D) is giving a speech next week in Florida. Former North Carolina Senator (and 2004 VP Candidate) John Edwards is in New Hampshire giving speeches as we speak. Both of these events signal a 2008 Presidential run.
This is all for now. I'm gathering up SWAC information to post soon.
Dum dum dum (cue the "Dragnet" music)
President Bush will be sworn in to a second term today. Only a few moments from the time I'm writing this.
Some people have said there should be no prayer delivered at the inauguration, but I say the day George W. Bush takes office for four more years is the day we need to pray the most.
Ok, I'm done with my Democratic rant.
Howard Dean has picked up the endorsements of the Democratic party State Chairs in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, and Florida. Governor Dean is one step closer to becoming the Chairman of the DNC. (For the record, my candidate is former Indiana Congressman Tim Roemer)
Yesterday on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the vote to approve Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State was 16 yeas, 2 nays. The 2 voting against were Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and John Kerry (D-MA). At least someone stood up and said what they believed.
Wisconsin Senator Russell Feingold (D) is giving a speech next week in Florida. Former North Carolina Senator (and 2004 VP Candidate) John Edwards is in New Hampshire giving speeches as we speak. Both of these events signal a 2008 Presidential run.
This is all for now. I'm gathering up SWAC information to post soon.
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