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Monthly Archives: October 2008
Virgil Goode’s Press Secretary Linwood Duncan Quits
Virgil Goode (R-Inc.)
Bernard Baker is reporting in the Danville Register and Bee that Linwood Duncan, Virgil Goode’s Press Secretary, has resigned from the Congressman’s staff.
Duncan, whose work for the North Theater Group had recently been questioned due to the ‘thank-you’ credit on the movie “Eden’s Curve”, resigned for health reasons, it was reported.
As this was being written, it was also discovered by another blogger that Linwood Duncan’s name has also disappeared from the Board of Directors of the North Theater Group.
More on this as it develops.
H/T: Waldo Jaquith, Lloyd Snook
Posted in 2008 House Race, Congress, Republicans, Virgil Goode
Tom Daschle To Hold Economic Town Hall In Farmville
Senator Tom Daschle
Senator Tom Daschle, former Majority Leader of the US Senate, will appear in Farmville for an Economic Townhall meeting with residents on Monday, October 27th.
Mr. Daschle is a senior adviser to Senator Barack Obama, the 2008 Democratic Candidate for President.
Senator Daschle has been touring the country holding meetings with residents and helping with fundraising and training events. He brings to this campaign decades of experience in campaigning and public policy.
This is a feature of Senator Obama’s that I really like. His staff are already going around the country to listen to the concerns of everyday people. The economic situation is not as bad in places in Virginia as it is elsewhere, but in talking about these issues, we must remember to help those in need wherever they are.
When: 10:00 AM Monday, October 27, 2008
Where: Farmville Historic Train Station 510 W. Third Street (Rt. 15W)
$ – Free
Democratic Signs Defaced and Destroyed in Appomattox County and Elsewhere
This is what pure hate looks like. This is so vile, I have delayed publishing this in order to try to gain some perspective on it. Someone, or many someones, wrote ‘KKK’ on signs in the Fifth District. It was reported that another sign had the ‘n’ word sprayed on it, and the people who reported it remarked that the hateful message was misspelled, a testament to the perpetrators’ lack of education.
Near Highway 26 in Appomattox County
In case you are not convinced, here is another source:
Excerpts:
It may be the place where our nation was re-united after the Civil War, but it’s another sign that’s attracting attention this week.
Racial Slurs on Barack Obama’s campaign signs.
Frank Poynter is Chairman of the Appomattox County Democratic Committee.
“I was sick at my stomach. I had hoped we were beyond this in this county in the 21st century, he said.
Only 1 batch of signs was targeted—in a field along Route 26 7 miles north of the Town of Appomattox.
And, in the unintended consequences department, it seems some Republicans have actually had enough of the race-baiting behavior.
The vandalized signs have been replaced by a new sign and ironically, if whoever did this was trying to sway voters it may have had the opposite effect. The Democratic party tells me they’ve been contacted by some Republicans who say they will vote for Obama.
“We had people coming in all day long—phone calls—from Republicans saying ok, we’ve had enough. We’re voting Democrat, what can we do to help,” said Poynter.
He says the issue has made the entire state take notice. “The whole state party all the way to the top, including the governor are talking about it. … It’s not acceptable.”
My friend Frank Poynter is a great guy, and a great leader in Appomattox. He has made progress there where so many have failed before. It’s a shame that something like this had to mar this successful election season.
I hope the numbers of the bigoted, racist scum in Virginia continue to dwindle. They are a blight on the earth, and should not be allowed to walk among us in free society. There should be no tolerance for this behavior, no matter who is the guilty party.
Follow-up note: Other residents of the 5th District have reported many instances of sign destruction and defacing. I have agreed to keep those communications private, since the names would not add anything to this story. The intent here is to serve notice that we are watching our property. Like everyone, we intend to protect our property, just as we do every other season of the year.
Posted in 2008 House Race, 2008 Presidential, 2008 Senate Race
New DCCC Advertisement on Virgil Goode
For those who can’t see the video due to RSS or a variety of reasons, the video is here.
October 21, 2006 – North Theatre Group
My article that day, and links to others.
Virgil Goode has a way of talking out of both sides of his mouth that we just can’t afford in this District or this country anymore. We need efficient Congresspersons that know that ultimately they work for the people, not the fat cat lobbyists in Washington.
This news doesn’t surprise me, but reminds me that I am very ashamed of my Congressman, in his actions and words. He reflects badly on all of us in the 5th District.
