National Politics
What It Means to Say a “Sick and Broken Spirit” is Damaging America
Last fall, before a crowd of 350 people, I made a campaign speech about "a sick and broken…
Democracy for America Wants to Send YOU to Netroots Nation
This post was drafted by Democracy for America's New Media Manager, Alex Showerman. This…
In Defense of Warner’s Gun Votes
by Paul Goldman At 200 proof, we reject, with all due respect, the views of teacherken and others…
President Obama Strikes a Blow in the Wake of the Senate Failure
Immediately after watching the President's forceful remarks after the Senate failed to pass…
James Madison Responds to Senate Gun Votes, Reminds America of the Dangers of Faction
Following yesterday's disgraceful votes in the U.S. Senate, which went against the vast…
Mayors Against Illegal Guns Urge Opposition to Cornyn’s “Concealed Carry”…
Also, I hear that Sen. Mark Warner is considering voting yes on the Cornyn amendment (see below…
Sen. Warner “encouraged” by Immigration Proposal
From Sen. Mark Warner's office: STATEMENT OF SEN. MARK R. WARNER~ On Introduction of…
On Anniversary of Virginia Tech Shooting, Virginians for Responsible Gun Laws Uses Billboard Blitz
Today, on the sixth anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, I joined the call on Congress to…
A Political Strategy for Democrats in Heavily Republican Districts
Last time out, I was the Democratic nominee for Congress in Virginia's 6th District. Though…
President Obama, Please Stop the “Both Sides” Nonsense on Guns
I heard you on TV last week, talking about guns. I'm glad you're pressing the matter,…
