Comments on: Is Virginia for sale? http://vbprogressives.com/2008/12/30/is-virginia-for-sale/ National, State, and Local Politics Affecting Virginia Beach Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:16:34 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Joel McDonald http://vbprogressives.com/2008/12/30/is-virginia-for-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Joel McDonald Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:29:05 +0000 http://vbprogressives.com/?p=314#comment-6 In my view, there is very little difference between Moran and Deeds. Yes, Moran is more progressive and willing to be more vocal about it. Deeds may be a bit to the right of the middle and Moran may be a bit left of the middle. Honestly, Deeds could be a Republican and very little about his leadership and campaign would need to change. Of course, the line is very blurred when it comes to partisan politics in Virginia, so that statement is a bit moot. I could be missing something though. Are there specific examples of how Deeds and Moran differ on issues? In my view, there is very little difference between Moran and Deeds. Yes, Moran is more progressive and willing to be more vocal about it. Deeds may be a bit to the right of the middle and Moran may be a bit left of the middle. Honestly, Deeds could be a Republican and very little about his leadership and campaign would need to change. Of course, the line is very blurred when it comes to partisan politics in Virginia, so that statement is a bit moot.

I could be missing something though. Are there specific examples of how Deeds and Moran differ on issues?

]]> By: Britt Howard http://vbprogressives.com/2008/12/30/is-virginia-for-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Britt Howard Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:20:53 +0000 http://vbprogressives.com/?p=314#comment-7 Oh really? You might be surprised at the difference. Others definitely find Deeds to be more moderate than Moran. For example, here: http://tooconservative.com/?p=2562 Well,Moran would yield you in effect 1 vote sense I would withhold my usual positive GOP vote. Deed would have netted 2 since I would have cast a positive vote for him. Oh really? You might be surprised at the difference. Others definitely find Deeds to be more moderate than Moran.

For example, here: http://tooconservative.com/?p=2562

Well,Moran would yield you in effect 1 vote sense I would withhold my usual positive GOP vote. Deed would have netted 2 since I would have cast a positive vote for him.

]]> By: Joel McDonald http://vbprogressives.com/2008/12/30/is-virginia-for-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Joel McDonald Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:13:56 +0000 http://vbprogressives.com/?p=314#comment-8 <b>Britt</b>, While I'm sure I'll get a better feel for who Deeds is and how he can be portrayed when I meet him this evening at a local reception, I currently don't see a lot of difference between Moran and Deeds where your initial statement about Deeds being seen as a moderate to conservatives couldn't be extended to Moran. In fact, I've written before that Moran is a good fit for Virginia, with a mix of positions on issues that make him both a good Democratic candidate who will appeal to the moderates throughout the state and a passionate advocate for common sense progressive issues regarding the environment, energy, and civil rights. Britt,

While I’m sure I’ll get a better feel for who Deeds is and how he can be portrayed when I meet him this evening at a local reception, I currently don’t see a lot of difference between Moran and Deeds where your initial statement about Deeds being seen as a moderate to conservatives couldn’t be extended to Moran. In fact, I’ve written before that Moran is a good fit for Virginia, with a mix of positions on issues that make him both a good Democratic candidate who will appeal to the moderates throughout the state and a passionate advocate for common sense progressive issues regarding the environment, energy, and civil rights.

]]> By: Britt Howard http://vbprogressives.com/2008/12/30/is-virginia-for-sale/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Britt Howard Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:49:14 +0000 http://vbprogressives.com/?p=314#comment-9 Why could Creigh Deeds actually win the nomination? Democrats might realize that he can be portrayed as a moderate to conservative Dem and have that Warner type appeal with independents. Democrats might realize that some Independents or Libertarians like myself, would NEVER vote for McAuliffe but don't care for McDonnell either. How will I vote? If McAuliffe is the Dem nomination: I will hold my nose and vote for McDonnell. If either win, I will be tempted to drink heavily trying to forget what happend. If Moran is the nomination: I will write-in a friends name. (1 vote against McDonnell since I usually vote GOP) If Deeds is the Nomination: I will vote FOR Criegh Deeds. He isn't perfect but, far preferable to the others. (In effect 2 votes against McDonnell) Who else do I plan to vote for..........hehehe. Bolling (R) for Lt. Gov. Cuccinelli (R) for Att. General So if I plan to vote for those two Republicans, why would I vote for Deeds over McDonnell? Until the US Supreme Court overuled a law in Texas, it was a felony in Virginia to engage in oral sex. McDonnell liked it that way. I guess he didn't mind a good number of married couples were unconvicted felons. Apparently, what you do behind closed doors is his business. You Dems probably were loving the whole HRTA concept. That's what I have come to expect from the "Left".....a love of raising taxes. But, McDonnell? His avid support of the HRTA and new layer of government and taxes,it almost was,......it felt like betrayal. His strong support of watered down legislation that failed to protect our property rights post Kelo vs. New London was a HUGE disappointment. Luckily that legislation failed and we finally got real property rights protection the following year. If I have to be saddled with a socialist, I would just assume it be someone that doesn't lie about it. Deeds BARELY lost last time. I voted for McDonnell last time after Deeds defended the last tax increase. Dems.....don't force me to vote for McDonnell again, please? Why could Creigh Deeds actually win the nomination? Democrats might realize that he can be portrayed as a moderate to conservative Dem and have that Warner type appeal with independents.

Democrats might realize that some Independents or Libertarians like myself, would NEVER vote for McAuliffe but don’t care for McDonnell either. How will I vote?

If McAuliffe is the Dem nomination:

I will hold my nose and vote for McDonnell. If either win, I will be tempted to drink heavily trying to forget what happend.

If Moran is the nomination:
I will write-in a friends name. (1 vote against McDonnell since I usually vote GOP)

If Deeds is the Nomination:
I will vote FOR Criegh Deeds. He isn’t perfect but, far preferable to the others.
(In effect 2 votes against McDonnell)

Who else do I plan to vote for……….hehehe.
Bolling (R) for Lt. Gov.
Cuccinelli (R) for Att. General

So if I plan to vote for those two Republicans, why would I vote for Deeds over McDonnell?

Until the US Supreme Court overuled a law in Texas, it was a felony in Virginia to engage in oral sex. McDonnell liked it that way. I guess he didn’t mind a good number of married couples were unconvicted felons. Apparently, what you do behind closed doors is his business.

You Dems probably were loving the whole HRTA concept. That’s what I have come to expect from the “Left”…..a love of raising taxes. But, McDonnell? His avid support of the HRTA and new layer of government and taxes,it almost was,……it felt like betrayal.

His strong support of watered down legislation that failed to protect our property rights post Kelo vs. New London was a HUGE disappointment. Luckily that legislation failed and we finally got real property rights protection the following year. If I have to be saddled with a socialist, I would just assume it be someone that doesn’t lie about it.

Deeds BARELY lost last time. I voted for McDonnell last time after Deeds defended the last tax increase. Dems…..don’t force me to vote for McDonnell again, please?

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