Virginia

Does the phrase "stopped clock" come to mind? This just in from the Dome.

The Banner Elk Republican is one of 34 cosponsors of the Blogger Protection Act, a bill that would protect bloggers from Federal Election Commission regulations.

I'm not knowledgeable enough to know if this legislation is really necessary or well-crafted, but on its face it seems like a good idea. I wonder why no other NC Congressmen have signed on to this?

Crossposted from Left Toon Lane, Bilerico Project & My Left Wing


click to enlarge

Many have been concerned that we shouldn't pay too much attention to the polls. I agree, and present...Obama's Virginia Headquarters. Now get to work!
(h/t RaisingKaine)

...

Two polls have confirmed it! Obama over 50%, and Clinton under 40%

SurveyUSA has Obama up 59-37. The poll was conducted of Democratic Primary voters in Virginia.

The second poll is Insider's Advantage, which shows Obama up 52-37.

More below the fold, focusing on our neighbor to the North.

GOP will demand 'oath' of February primary voters

If you're planning to vote in Virginia's February Republican presidential primary, be prepared to sign an oath swearing your Republican loyalty.

The State Board of Elections on Monday approved a state Republican Party request to require all who apply for a GOP primary ballot first vow in writing that they'll vote for the party's presidential nominee next fall.

There's no practical way to enforce the oath. Virginia doesn't require voters to register by party, and for years the state's Republicans have fretted that Democrats might meddle in their open primaries.

Virginia Democrats aren't seeking such an oath for their presidential primary, which is held the same day -- February 12th.

http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=7411021&nav=S6aK

Crossposted at DailyKOS.

There was a not so interesting Washington Post article today that talked about Obama headlining a fundraiser for the Virginia Democratic Party. The fundraiser appears to be aimed at the effort to expand on past statewide success by spending big cash on the state legislative races that will occur this year.

First of all, Obama's presence in Virginia is fantastic.

Got these from Kos and MyDD, so you have probably seen them, but this is what we need more of in this Party.

And this one...