So Virginia's state election gave us a new Republican governor this year, Bob McDonnell. At the start I had no quarrel with the man (despite an inherent dislike of most conservative policies), and was actually hopeful that he would make good on the address he gave in January that he would focus on unemployment issues rather than a social agenda ( Read more... )

As pleased as I am by Obama's election (and make no mistake, I am thrilled) I can't help but be aware that though this country moved two steps forward last night, it also took one step back.

To everyone who voted 'yes' on Prop 8, know that someday you'll be regarded in the history books in the same light as those who opposed women's right to vote ( Read more... )

So Saturday morning I walked among the McCaininators, a bluish person in a red sea. ...All right, so drama aside it was an interesting little event. Definitely some interesting characters to see, from well dressed men in peacoats to folksy women with buttons to guys with huge beards. And I mean huge beards. These things could have eaten you ( Read more... )

My college campus is going to be flooded with McCain supporters and newshounds tomorrow morning. McCain's coming to hold a rally (presumably the last before the election), though why he chose Chrisopher Newport University to do it at is beyond me. Maybe it was cheaper. I suspect it has something to do with our University President being a former ( Read more... )