The Shad Plank (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
First the news, or at least the possibility of news, because the attribution is going to take a while: Coby Dillard, who worked on Bob McDonnell's gubernatorial campaign as the outreach person for veterans and African-Americans, may decide to challenge U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Newport News, next year. Dillard has a blog, The Dillard Doctrine, where he says he's not going to say anything about whether...
Vivian J. Paige (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
The Virginian-Pilot political blog posted a blurb yesterday about a potential challenger for Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd). Seems the original tip came from United Conservatives that Coby Dillard, who worked on the McDonnell for Governor campaign as Deputy Coalition Director (Veterans/African Americans), is considering a run. Dillard runs a blog called The Dillard Doctrine and, [...]
TalkLeft (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Recognizing the difficulty that death row inmates have in bringing innocence claims before the court, Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) has introduced H.R. 3986, "The Effective Death Penalty Appeals Act." (Received by e-mail from Amnesty International USA , no link yet:) When a person facing execution has strong evidence of his innocence, he should have ample opportunity to bring those claims back...
United Conservatives of Virginia (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
I just recieved the phone call I've been wating over a year for. This blog is proud to be the first to announce that we have a candidate to challenge Bobby Scott for the 3rd Congressional District in Virginia. Coby Dillard is forming an exploratory committee. He will be on BlogTalkRadio on 13 November talking about hs plans. Some of you will recognize the name. He has been an active participant in...
Conservative Beach Girl (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
It seems that the Republicans won the governorships of both Virginia and New Jersey. On NJ, I'm not too sure yet because there must be a trunk full of uncounted ballots - about 150,000 of them that will mysteriously be found tomorrow by some poll worker who - whoops - misplaced them in a 50 gallon drum. So, Christie is not the governor of NJ until he is sworn into the office. My opinion... In Virginia,...
Political Ticker (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
If a Virginia Democrats' forecast of low turnout holds true, Tuesday could be a difficult day for Creigh Deeds and his fellow Democrats. RICHMOND, Virginia (CNN) - Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, acknowledged Monday a lack of enthusiasm among Virginia Democrats in this year's gubernatorial race, and predicted that turnout at the polls tomorrow will be low. If [...]
The Shad Plank (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Republican are rallying in Williamsburg on Saturday near the tail end of a major statewide barnstorming tour. Republicans Bob McDonnell, Bill Bolling and Ken Cuccinelli will all be on hand: 3:45pm Rally at the James City County Victory Office 5251 John Tyler Highway Williamsburg. Meanwhile, Democrats Creigh Deeds, Jody Wagner and Steve Shannon will be in Hampton with Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, U.S. Rep....
ACLU (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan bill to combat youth violence was passed by the House Subcommittee on Crime today. The bill, H.R. 1064, would fund prevention and intervention programs that are comprehensive, community-centered and evidence-based efforts to combat gangs and youth violence. The Youth Prison, Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support and Education Act, known as...
Vivian J. Paige (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
About 350 people gathered at the Greenbrier Marriot Tuesday evening for a fundraiser for Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. Kicking things off was 3rd district Congressman Bobby Scott. The Congressman, who had appeared earlier in the day at the Obama/Deeds rally, was unable to stay for dinner. Following him was Sheriff John Newhart, a long-time friend of Del. [...]
VB Dems (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
President Obama and Governor Tim Kaine brought together thousands of enthusiastic followers at a rally for Senator Creigh Deeds that also featured the entire Democratic statewide ticket and some welcome additional fire from Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-03). Kaine, visibly tired, held a pre-rally reception with Deeds at the venue. Crowds began gathering at the Ted Constant Convocation Center on the...
Resource Shelf (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
Access the Statement (2 pages; PDF) On October 20, 2009, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Representatives Jerrold R. Nadler (D-NY) and Bobby Scott (D-VA) introduced the USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R.3845). The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the American Library Association (ALA) believe that this bill contains necessary and important reforms [...]
The Shad Plank (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
OBAMA IN HAMPTON ROADS Feb. 10 Thousands filled the Virginia Beach Convention Center to get their first live glimpse of candidate Barack Obama, who was still battling fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton. "This has got to be the biggest political rally in Virginia Beach history," said Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott Jr., D-Newport News. June 14 Rumors swirled that Obama might make a surprise...
Firedoglake (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
John Conyers, Jerry Nadler, and Bobby Scott just introduced bills that will provide needed reforms to PATRIOT and FISA while reauthorizing most of the sunsetting authorities this year. From the Committee press release, the PATRIOT bill does the following. Title I: Patriot Act Related Amendments Roving Wiretaps • Clarifies roving wiretap laws in order to ensure that [...]
Deeplinks (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
This afternoon, leaders in the House of Representatives introduced their own USA PATRIOT Act reform bill, responding to the disappointing PATRIOT renewal bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee two weeks ago . The new bill — the USA Patriot Amendments Act of 2009 (HR 3845) — was introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr.; Constitution, Civil Rights, and...
Dictionopolis in Digitopolis (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
Have a look at this story from CNN.com: Democrats chastise Snowe over health care 'influence' Ok. First of all, this is another Headline that does not jibe with its story, because the story says: Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, said he understands how important it is to President Obama to be able to call his health care bill bipartisan. "It looks as though the way the White House is maneuvering...
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