Congresswoman Thelma Drake

While I no longer live in the 2 nd Virginia Congressional District, I have actively promoted Glenn Nye several times on this blog and attended fund raising events for him. Somewhat surprisingly, the Virginian Pilot has endorsed Glenn rather than incumbent Congresswoman, Thelma Drake who received the Pilot's endorsement two years ago. Not only is Glenn right on the issues that impact gay rights, he will also be a breath of fresh air compared to Thelma Drake who has typically voted in lock step with the Chimperator's policies. I know Thelma personally, but sadly I agree that both Congress and the 2 nd District ... Read Full Story

UPDATE: Apparently Thelma and Karl will have some company on Friday. I received this blast e-mail via a Democrat site:* Mock Trial of Karl Rove to be held at Virginia Beach Town Center FountainFriday, July 18, 2008 11:30 a.m. Mock Trial of Karl Rove to be held at Virginia Beach Town Center FountainFriday, July 18, 200811:30 a.m. Local concerned citizens are staging a mock trial of Karl Rove in front ofRuth's Chris Restaurant where he will be hosting a fundraiser forCongresswoman Thelma Drake . We are inviting all local press to coverour fun event. All are invited to participate or be an observer. Bring ... Read Full Story

Barack Obama was in Norfolk this morning and spoke at Granby High School a few miles from my house. One of the issues that came up was the lie being spread by the McSenile / Palin campaign that Obama had referred to Palin as a pig. The truth is Obama never called Palin a pig - although I'd be happy to call her things far worse - and now local Congresswoman, Thelma Drake is jumping on the band wagon. Of course Thelma is terrified that she may lose her re-election contest against Glenn Nye and apparently is willing to lie as well to try ... Read Full Story

I have posted several times about Glenn Nye who is the Democrat candidate for the Virginia 2 nd Congressional District who is challenging the incumbent , GOP Congresswoman, Thelma Drake. Now, there is a 24 hour online fundraiser at DailyKos . I'd really like you to join in and help Glenn out if you can. He is a great guy, on the right side of LGBT issues, and has personal on the ground experience having been stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Better yet, Glenn will not vote in lock step with the Chimperator /McCain regime as has sadly been the case with Thelma Drake. ... Read Full Story

Posted by Cato June 14, 2008 Rep. Thelma Drake voted this week to “ improve high-speed rail today .” Translation - Drake voted for a fat subsidy to AMTRAK. How many times has the government attempted to “reform” AMTRAK? Neither Drake, nor those applauding her actions, seem to get it. If AMTRAK could really make it on its own, the for profit roads would be in the passenger business. In this context, “investment” is just more Clintonese for “tax dollars down the federal rat hole”. Sphere: Related Content National Politics , Transportation , Virginia , Virginia Politics If you enjoyed this post, please consider ... Read Full Story