National Politics
Why the Republican Party Demonized President Obama
Every political party wants its followers to stick with them and not their opponents. So it's…
Thinking About George W. Bush, Who So Darkened a Terrible Eight Year Period in American History
When I think of George W. Bush growing up in that family, I think of him as being in a troubled…
Message to Every Virginia Politician: Watch This Video and Tell Grover Norquist to F*** Off
If you had any doubt that Grover Norquist was a fanatic, evil little troll, check out this video.…
We’re # 1: The GOP Boasts About American Greatness While They Degrade It
This article appeared this past weekend in the Northern Virginia Daily and, in a shorter version,…
Problems in the Religion Are Symptoms of Something Deeper
Contradictions as a Form of Brokenness First I posted this piece on my campaign Facebook page-a…
Gerson, Wehner Utterly Lost on “How to Save the Republican Party”
Start off with flawed - or totally wrong - premises, and it's highly unlikely that…
Video: McCain Says GOP Filibustered Hagel Because He Said Mean Things About Bush, Iraq War
You really couldn't make up stuff like this if you tried. But, amazingly, there actually…
Video: Rep. Connolly Tells Congress To Stop Attacks on Federal Employees
As a former, hard-working federal employee married to a current, hard-working federal employee, I…
An Invitation to Hear Me Speak at U VA Next Wednesday Evening
As you may know, I was the Democratic nominee for Congress in Virginia's very Republican 6th…
Video: Bob McDonnell Desperately Tries to Avoid Answering Question on Divided GOP
Specifically, McDonnell won't give a straight answer regarding why there's an…
