Consensus seems to be that the state can't afford it.  Someone needs to tell Jordan's Furniture, which is already running ads on the premise that there would be one. … [Read more...]

There was an effort to change rules on the floor, I believe to unbind delegates.  Former VA AG Ken Cuccinelli complained to MSNBC that the rules were gaveled through and the Colorado delegation has walked out over this.  Feel free to use … [Read more...]

Secretary Galvin announced the order of the ballot questions yesterday.  There are four that made it: To see if the Commonwealth will vote to allow a second slot parlor. To see if the Commonwealth will vote to lift the cap on charter … [Read more...]

Media outlets have confirmed that Hillary Clinton met voluntarily for 3.5 hours this morning with the FBI to discuss her email server.  Experts say the target of an investigation is often interviewed last or close to last, but nobody who … [Read more...]

Nobel Laureate and one of the best known Holocaust survivors Elie Wiesel passed away earlier today at his home in Manhattan at the age of 87.  I first became familiar with his life and work because Night was on the required reading list one … [Read more...]

Our friend Scott Brown, who may be the only person is one of the only people (Thanks to jimc for pointing out that Endicott Peabody also lost in both MA and NH, albeit 20 years apart in his case.) in history to lose races for the US Senate … [Read more...]

Apologies for three consecutive diaries, but I just saw this and thought I would share.  These are the dates and venues for the presidential debates, but I don't know who is invited.  My own preference is any candidate on enough ballots to … [Read more...]

This is the title of a film I saw last night, which I think was very well done, though pretty clearly told from the perspective of those involved in the boycott two summers ago.  I thought it might be of interest and especially recommend it … [Read more...]

House Democrats, including many if not all of our delegation, just passed the nine-hour mark in their occupation of the House floor demanding votes on gun control legislation.  Many Senators, including ours have joined them for at least … [Read more...]

Unfortunately, the closest regional hearing for us is today and tomorrow in DC, but there are ways to provide online testimony if you wish. … [Read more...]