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Webb Internet Ad

Here is Jim’s first internet ad: I hope there are more soon, and that they attack the worst senator on several issues.

2006 08 23 snolan Politics Comments (0)

Virginia Constitutional Amendments

So I was poking around on the Fairfax County Democrats website and discovered a list of three ballot questions that would attempt to amend the Virginia Constitution. This is news to me, I have been well aware of the hateful Marshall/Newman Amendment that strips away protections for domestic partners who are not married and writes […]

2006 08 21 snolan Comments (2)

Prince William County Democratic Caucus and Jeanette Rishell Fundraiser

Today was a good day. I went to the Prince William County Democratic Caucus to vote for Sharon Pandak, but arrived to late to get certified to vote, damned traffic along I-66 and PWC Parkway. Sharon Pandak won by a wide margin anyway, all but two districts (Gainesville and Woodbridge went for Gary Friedman). Now […]

2006 08 19 snolan Local
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Participatory Democracy

The more Jeffrey Feldman I read, the more and more I like what he writes. He has an excellent article about why the Lamont victory is so important for American democracy. It’s not about the war. It’s not about any referendum on President Bush. Please don’t believe the spin that has been accepted by the […]

2006 08 11 snolan News
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Hate Crimes and Terrorism in Aldie

Less than 5 miles from my house, a horrible hate crime was committed against a gay couple new to the area. It is a shame this has happened, a shame on all Virginians. We are quickly becoming the laughing stock of the nation with our crazy legislature more interested in what happens in your bedroom […]

2006 08 08 snolan Local
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Webb for Senate Volunteer

Erci and I finally made the long trek in to Arlington (Rosslyn/Courthouse) to do some volunteer work for the Webb for Senate Campaign (phone bank for more volunteers and fixing a spreadsheet problem). It was a lot of fun, and we met fabulous people (Bruce & Beth: Sarah says “Hello”). I made about 200 calls, […]

2006 07 01 snolan Personal
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Primary Election Day!

If you live in Virginia, it’s primary election day, remember to go vote! Results are on the state board of elections website, and will be updated live. I am following very closely to see if we will be hosting a Webb fundraiser or a Miller fundraiser later in the summer. We just found out that […]

2006 06 13 snolan Computer Security
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Fundraiser Event, Postponed!

Update: Mr. Webb has a personal scheduling conflict that I don’t want to talk about here. I am still very happily supporting him in his campaign, but we are not having the fundraiser on Sunday. Please consider trying to meet him at another event on his schedule (posted on his campaign website (http://www.webbforsenate.com/). Contributions are […]

2006 06 12 snolan Environment
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Finally heard Jim Webb speak in person

Erci and I finally got to hear Jim Webb speak in person at this morning’s Dulles Area Democrats breakfast session in Herndon at Amphora Diner. In person Webb is every bit as impressive as his many fans over at Raising Kaine have said. The great news is that both Harris Miller and Jim Webb will […]

2006 06 06 snolan Foreign Policy
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Miller versus Webb debate, WVEC 13

James Webb and Harris Miller had their first televised debate down in Virginia Beach and WVEC (Channel 13) has it online here (it is choppy and slow, and their site is loaded with cookies/java/scripts, but eventually plays out the show). Many thanks to Virginia Centrist for pointing out the debate in his (or her) blog.

2006 05 19 snolan Politics Comments (3)