VA LG Candidate Chopra swats down absurd GOP claim on Medicaid

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Wednesday March 06, 2013 · 6:00 PM PST

2013/03/06 · 18:00

Tonight, Democratic candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor Aneesh Chopra issued a strong response to a GOP claim that "it's better to be uninsured than to be on Medicaid."

That statement, made by GOP Lt. Gov. candidate Pete Snyder, came on the heels of Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell saying that it's false that any deal has been reached to expand Medicaid in the state. Chopra's statement after the jump.

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Tuesday February 19, 2013 · 6:47 AM PST

2013/02/19 · 06:47

Aneesh Chopra, Democratic candidate for Virginia Lt. Governor, is proud to announce that he has received the endorsement of former Rep. Tom Perriello.

About the endorsement, Perriello said:

"Today, Virginia faces a choice — whether to be defined by our promising future or the divisions of our past. I'm endorsing Aneesh Chopra for Lieutenant Governor because he understands that politics is about coming together to tackle our most difficult problems and win the race for tomorrow's jobs, education, and technology. He has lived his professional life at the cutting edge of innovation and economic growth, and will bring great energy and vision to the tasking of creating a stronger Commonwealth for future generations."

Chopra, who served as Virginia's Secretary of Technology under Governor Kaine, and as U.S. Chief Technology Officer under President Obama, is excited to have Perriello's support:

“Tom Perriello has spent his career dedicated to the principles of equality and fairness. I am honored and humbled to receive his endorsement. Tom believes, like I do, that politics must be about coming together to find ways to make our government work better for all. I look forward to working with Tom, and all Virginians, to move the Commonwealth forward.”

Tom Perriello is the President and C.E.O. of the Center for American Progress Action Fund. From 2009 until 2011, Perriello represented Virginia’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Wednesday January 12, 2011 · 10:47 AM PST

2011/01/12 · 10:47

On April 26, 2011, there will be a special election to fill an at-large seat on the D.C. Council. As you might now, the D.C. government is not known for being the most effective governing body around. Thankfully we have made some progressive strides, such as passing our gay marriage law last year. However, these were contentious votes and we need more progressive voices on the Council. D.C. should be an example to the rest of the country.

I am leading an effort to draft Bryan Weaver to run for D.C. Council. Bryan has worked in progressive politics for years, he is a former staffer for the late Sen. Paul Wellstone. His wife, Maria Cardona is a leading voice in Democratic politics. He ran a well received underdog campaign for D.C. Council last year. Bryan's main focus now is on at-risk youth and he runs a non-profit called Hoops Sagrado that uses basketball to teach leadership skills.

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Tuesday May 15, 2007 · 9:28 PM PDT

2007/05/15 · 21:28

Variety is reporting that CBS will announce the cancellation of Jericho, the network's primetime post-apocalyptic drama. Jericho was one of the few shows I invested any time in watching, and this news is quite upsetting. For those unfamiliar with the show, I'll refer you to the Wikipedia entry.

The story of Jericho revolved around the effects of a massive nuclear terrorist attack on a small Kansas town. Most major cities in the U.S. were destroyed by small nuclear weapons, in a plot possibly engineered by officials in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Aside from the small town drama, the show delved into issues of military contractors and the influence of the military-industrial complex.

If CBS cancels the show, it will not only be dropping one of the few dramas with a continuing storyline, but it will also be dropping a show that discusses a real problem in American government.

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Friday September 08, 2006 · 8:56 AM PDT

2006/09/08 · 08:56

Jim Webb's first television ad is set to run on Monday, September 11. It is available to view online now, right here!. It's a 30 second spot titled "Gipper" and it makes clear Webb's military background. See the email sent out to Webb supports after the flip. Read More

Yeah, I've had enough.

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Wednesday June 28, 2006 · 4:26 PM PDT

2006/06/28 · 16:26

SO I saw Dobson's commentary on gay marriage on CNN.com and remarked to a few friends how misplaced a priority this is, not to mention how ridiculous it is to say gay marriage threatens the "5,000" year old institution of straight marriage.

Choice quote:

The senators who voted against marriage this month knew exactly what they were doing. The truth is they don't give a hoot about the traditional family. The majority of them have voted repeatedly to weaken or undermine this great institution. Check the record.

Thoughts on marriage aside, I couldn't help but go off when a friend replied "oh, it's a bigger issue than you think."

Gay marriage has never killed a soldier in Iraq.

VA: Bill to ban assisted pregnancy for single women

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Friday January 13, 2006 · 2:27 AM PST

2006/01/13 · 02:27

Following in the footsteps of a failed attempt in Indiana, Virginia Delegate Bob Marshall (R-Prince William Co., Loudon Co.) wants to ban all forms of medically assisted pregancy for unmarried women.

WIRC (Richmond) reports on the bill, proposed at the first session of the General Assembly. The proposed law would make all types of procedures, from in-vitro fertilization to artificial insemination, unavailable to the unmarried. Read More

IN: Bill to ban singles or lesbians from assisted pregnancy

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Tuesday October 04, 2005 · 10:32 PM PDT

2005/10/04 · 22:32

Picked up for various sources, namely from an AP wire report and a story at the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. A proposed bill in Indiana would require women to have a license to undergo medically assisted fertalization. Unmarried women, gays and lesbians would be banned from using such treatement. Only married couples would be allowed to be licensed as "intended parents."

Article from Fort Wayne Journal Gazette on the flip. Read More

CNN: "Hundreds not thousands join pro-Iraq war rally"

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Sunday September 25, 2005 · 11:30 PM PDT

2005/09/25 · 23:30

CNN.com's front page now is running the story with the headline:

Defenders of Iraq war counter-rally
Smaller-than-expected gathering follows anti-war protest

Here's the link.

Not too shabby, the story itself pretty much writes off the counter-protest as irrelevent. It has some quotes from pro-war demonstrators, but ends with the polling data that shows most Americans believe the war was a mistake.

Full article on the flip. Read More

Running for office out of protest?

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Monday August 29, 2005 · 9:37 PM PDT

2005/08/29 · 21:37

What's everyone's take on the idea of running for office, when you know you will likely only get <1% of the vote?

I've been considering running for a city-wide position, I do not claim to have the political experience to realistically be a contender, but I am active in local politics and have been a political observer here for various publications for four years, and am often upset at the way city officials handle things.

But the question remains, is it just childish to offer yourself as a candidate? Realistically, I would expect to maybe get 1,000 votes. But it would probably attract some media attention, and perhaps get a few people thinking about other issues. Read More

Is voter turnout in Iraq irrelevant?

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Saturday January 29, 2005 · 9:37 AM PST

2005/01/29 · 09:37

It is commonly said that the voter turnout in Iraq is going to be so low that the results will be almost meaningless. However, to me, it seems that the voter turnout in this election is rather irrelevant.

Why? Well, one analogy is the voter turnout during the American Revolution. Of course, this is not a completely apt comparision but it's nice for a thought experiment.
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True Story: Overheard on a bus in Washington

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Saturday October 09, 2004 · 2:19 PM PDT

2004/10/09 · 14:19

I was riding a bus in D.C. today when I heard the following conversation between two students from Turkey:

Man: If they elect Bush I will go back home, no way am I staying here. Or I'll go to Canada.
Woman: If Bush is elected, I will go home to Turkey.
Man: If not, then I will probably look for a job and try to get a visa or a sponsor. But no way if they elect him.

Continued...
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