Politics in Virginia

Boxer to Sign

2005-01-06T09:40:00.000-05:00

Sen. Barbara Boxer is set to sign the House Democrates contest of the Ohio vote. This according to Fox News. Should be fun to see how many Democrates acctuly support this when both houses vote.

Flash

2004-12-13T14:41:00.000-05:00

The Scott Peterson jury has rached a decision on wather he lives or dies. It will be annouced at 4:30 P.M. EST and 1:30 P.M. PST. Two hours from now. This comes about an hour after the jury asked for picture of the bodies. Sounds like Peterson will fry in about 20 or when ever CA decisieds to do it.

Update: Death

Only in Flordia

2004-12-08T20:28:00.000-05:00

Two parents have went on strike in Daletona, Fla. Their kids refuse to do any work around the house, and after months of trying to get them to the parents went on strike. The parents are now living in a tent in the front yard. They have signs that read "Parents on Strike!" and "Seeking Cooperation and Respect." The kids said that every time the phone rings they have to run out side to give them the phone. The Department of Children and Families said that as long as the kids are not suffering this is not abandonment. Which it must not be as the kids are still have clean cloths the daughter has washed cloths. Just funny.

Kerry Campaign Staff Not Getting Paid

2004-12-08T20:18:00.000-05:00

The Hedgehog Report is quoting The Washington Post as saying that John Kerry is refusing to pay some of his campaign staff. Some have not got paid since August. When they call to ask where their money is at they get "next week" or "you're on my list". No word if the "next week" happens or not. I believe this is way people need to have contracts. I also the thought the Dems where they ones that supported the little people. Wonder if the campaign staff have a union.

FCC and PTC

2004-12-07T07:43:00.000-05:00

Acorrding to this story. The PTC (Parents Television Council)filled 99.8% of the indecency complaints in the year 2003. However, they have filled 99.9% of the complaints through October. The Fox Show, Married by America had only 159 complaints. The FCC could only fine 90 complaints from 23 individuals. So what we have is a monirt in a demorcarcy affecting the majority. Both the FCC and he PTC must understanding that the role of government is not to censor. And yes what the FCC is doing is censoring.

2004 Weblog Awards

2004-12-02T17:25:00.000-05:00

2004 Weblog Awards.

News from the Netherlands

2004-12-01T20:47:00.000-05:00

The father of the current queen of the Netherlands died today. He was married to the former queen who abdicated in favor of Queen Beatrix. More info.
More info. about royalty in the Netherlands.

More: Official Site.

Good Bye Brokaw

2004-12-01T19:29:00.000-05:00

Here is the transcript of his finial thoughts:

The time is here.

We've been through a lot together, through dark days and nights — and seasons of hope and joy.
Whatever the story, I had only one objective: to get it right. When I failed it was personally painful and there was no greater urgency than course correction. On those occasions I was grateful for your forbearance and always mindful that your patience and attention didn't come with a lifetime warranty.
I was not alone here, of course. I am simply the most conspicuous part of a large, thoroughly dedicated and professional staff that extends from just behind these cameras, across this country and around the world, in too many instances, in places of grave danger and personal hardship. They're family to me.
What have I learned here? More than we have time to recount this evening but the enduring lessons through the decades are these: it's not the questions that get us in trouble. It's the answers. And, just as important, no one person has all the answers. Just ask a member of the generation I came to know well, the men and women who came of age in the Great Depression, who at great personal sacrifice saved the world in World War II and returned home to dedicate their lives to improving the nation they had already served so nobly.
They weren't perfect. No generation is. But this one left a large and vital legacy of common effort to find common ground here and abroad on which to solve our most vexing problems. They did not give up their personal beliefs and greatest passions but they never stopped learning from each other. And, most of all, they did not give up on the idea we're all in this together.
We still are and it is in that spirit that I say thanks for all I have learned from you. It's been my richest reward.
That's "Nightly News" for this Wednesday night. I'm Tom Brokaw. You'll see Brian Williams tomorrow night; I'll see you along the way.

Kerry Wants Recount in Ohio

2004-12-01T15:07:00.000-05:00

Attorneys repsenting the Kerry-Edwards campaign has filed papers in Dalaware County, Ohio supporting the recount effort by the Green and Libertarain parties. This comes almost a month after Kerry concessed, well we thought he did, the election. Note to Kerry you can not win. Get over it

In Honor of Rather...

2004-11-30T20:56:00.004-05:00

Here is a Ra^therism.
"This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex."

Rather Is Lossing It

2004-11-30T20:16:00.000-05:00

Out going CBS News lead anchor Dan Ra^ther is now seeing ghost. Ra^ther made this statment to The Hollywood Reporter:

And then there was this: “Ed Murrow’s ghost is here. I’ve seen him and talked to him on the third floor of this building many times late at night. And I can tell you that he’s watching over us.”
March 9 will not get here anytime soon.

Another Resignation

2004-11-30T14:15:00.000-05:00

This time it is Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge. This will be annouced sometime today.

Secretary of Commerce

2004-11-29T11:26:00.000-05:00

President Bush has nominated Kellogg's CEO Carlos Gutierrez as the new Secretary of Commerce. More info.

Good Bye Rather

2004-11-23T19:02:00.000-05:00

Dan Rather today annouced today that he will step down from the anchor desk on March 9, 2004. This will be 24 years after he took over. That is now 3 America haters that have fallen in the month of November. Kerry, Arafat, and now Rather. We will miss you all. NOT!! Now we need to get ride of Jack, Osma, Castro, Mrs. Castro opps I mean Reno, and Koffi.

New CNN/USA/Gallup Poll

2004-11-22T20:33:00.000-05:00

A new CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll is out.

President Bush job approeval: 55% approve while 42% disapprove.
V.P.Cheney has 54% favorable rating. He has a 41% unfavorable rating.
Rice has a 63% favorable rating to her 26% unfavorable rating.

Zogby has also put out a new poll.

Pres. Bush: 51% favorable 48% unfavorable

Rice: 53% favorable 28% unfavorable

Update on VA Amber Alert

2004-11-19T07:34:00.000-05:00

Two-year-old A'Mario Stevens was returned safely to his grandmother this morning. Police say at about 6:30 AM, A'Mario's grandmother got a phone call from the child's father, saying A'Mario was outside. The grandmother checked, and A'Mario was sitting on the front porch. Police say A'Mario appeared to be in good health.

The Danville Police Department is still looking for A'Mario's father, Lamarcus Childress for his role in A'Mario's disappearance, and other unrelated charges. They are also making arrangements to cancel the Amber Alert.

There is a news conference scheduled for 10:30 A.M., where we hope to learn more information. Watch Newschannel 10 at Noon, and saty with wsls.com for new information.

Report from WSLS

Fox News/Opinion Dynamics Poll

2004-11-18T20:49:00.000-05:00

Fox and Opinion Dynamics has relased a new poll.
Of the current Bush admenastraion Colen Powell has the highest rating at 77%. Condi Rice is second with 57% approval.

President Bush has a 53% approval rating.

Vice President Cheney has a 50% approval rating.

14% think that Sandra Day O'Connor should become the next Chief Justice.

2008 Polls:

Billary Clinton 38%
Rudy Giuliani 49%

Billary Clinton 37%
John, I don't know why I am a Repbulican, McCain 53%

John Kerry 41%
Giuliani 49%

Kerry 38%
McCain 50%

John Edwards 38%
Giuliani 50%

Fox News/Opinion Dynamics Poll.

Update on Virginia Amber Alert

2004-11-18T08:02:00.000-05:00

WSLS has an update.

Yes France We Hate You

2004-11-17T22:07:00.000-05:00

Rasmussen Reports has a new poll out that is not good Franc.

France: 57% of Americans have unfavorable feelings to France.
Compare that to the U.K. which has a 78% favorable rating with Americans.
Also:
UN: 42% unfavorable 44% favorable
Germany: 34% unfavorable 40% favorable
Russia: 38% unfavorable 33% favorable

Who Swears in President Bush

2004-11-17T13:36:00.000-05:00

With Chief Justice William Rehnquist sick, will he be able to swear President Bush in on Jan. 20. According to The Washington Post anyone can swear in the president. Among the possibilities are John Paul Stevens, Antonin Scalia, and Clarence Thomas all Surpem Court Justices.

Virginia Amber Alert

2004-11-16T20:21:00.000-05:00

Danville police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing two-year-old boy. A’Mario Jermae Stevens was last seen Sunday afternoon at his grandmother's house on Hairston Street.

The child's grandmother let his mother take him to an unspecified location. Police say the child was then picked up by an "unknown female."

Danville Police have obtained warrants for A’Mario’s mother, 25-year-old Sherrie Latoya Stevens of Danville for misdemeanor abduction. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of A’Mario Jermae Stevens or his mother is asked to contact the Danville Police Department at (434) 799-6510.

Anonymous tips can be directed to Danville Crimestoppers at (434) 793-0000.

Report from from WDBJ

It's Condi

2004-11-16T14:40:00.000-05:00

Condoleeza Rice has official been named the next Scretary of State.

2008 Polls

2004-11-16T07:55:00.000-05:00

Less than two weeks after Election 2004 ended Election 2008 is heating up. Gallup has already done a poll for both Democrats and Republicans.

Republicans:

John McCain 10
Rudy Giuliani 10
Colin Powell 7
Jeb Bush 3
Condoleezza Rice 2
Bill Frist 2
Arnold Schwarzenegger 2

This poll was done Nov. 7-10 2004. It included 505 Republican leaners. Three of the people will not or can not run Colin Powell and Jeb Bush will probably not run and Arnold Schwarzenegger can not run since he was not born in the US. This poll left out George Allan. I am glade they did put Rice in there.

Democrats:
Hillary Clinton 25
John Kerry 15
John Edwards 7
Bill Clinton 3
Barack Obama 3
Al Gore 2

This poll was also done Nov. 7-10 2004. It included 465 Democrats or leaners. I do not know why they included Bill Clinton since he can not run anymore. Barack Obama may run in 2012 but not in 2008. Al Gore will never run for elected office again. John kerry does not have a chance. Billary (Bill and Hillary)will win the hearts of the Democrats and win the nomination.

Bush Job Approval

2004-11-16T07:36:00.000-05:00

Gallup,Rasmussen, Annenberg, and Zogby have how relased job approval polls for the President.

Gallup: 53%
Rasmussen (daily): 54%
Annenberg: 53%
Zogby: 48%

So the only poll with the President's approval below 50% is Zogby. I don't think too many people take a lot of notice of his polls anymore, after he said Kerry would win the election.

Rice to State

2004-11-15T16:29:00.000-05:00

Condoleezza Rice is the likely successor to Colin Powell according to CBS, if you can trust them. Rice would be a good successor for the job, although it may mean a no go for '08. Another possibility would be that Chaney stays on for a couple more years and Rice takes over for him and begins for bid for president.

Update: Several news outlets are saying that Rice will successd Powell.