Gerry Connolly - a great Congressman

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Monday June 14, 2010 · 11:43 AM PDT

2010/06/14 · 11:43

I first met Gerry Connolly when he was Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County. Tough job, demanding constituents in the richest (some times second richest) county in the United States - the school district with a budget in excess of $2.1 billion has more resources than the GNP of several countries in the world - Fairfax County Pubic School System also has more buses than Greyhound.

So, Gerry did not have an easy job. As CEO of the richest county in the United States, he learned a few lessons. Often, the hard way - struggling to manage budget challenges, struggling to contain the problems of growth, and always coming out victorious with solutions that served the residents of Fairfax County.

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Monday October 05, 2009 · 4:34 PM PDT

2009/10/05 · 16:34

The last three months have been hectic, and a lot of ground has been covered, and uncovered.....

Where do we stand today, and what is best for Virginia?

Our country is in a time of transition. We have a President elected with incredible support struggling to deliver on every front, and God willing in the next 12 months we will see the fruits of his efforts. People are impatient and want the economy to turn around, home values to soar again, unemployment rates to go back to under 5%, and we want to return to the fantasy world of 2006! That is not going to happen, certainly not in a hurry. It will be 2-5 years before we recover from the terrible situation caused by the excesses of the past. However, this too will pass and we will once again be a booming economy and a prosperous people.

Our state, the Commonwealth of Virginia, is in a position to take the leadership role in making the turnaround. It is in our hands to lead the way for rest of the nation to follow. We need the right leaders, and we have the opportunity to elect them.

Will we?

alankrishnan

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Saturday July 04, 2009 · 3:43 PM PDT

2009/07/04 · 15:43

Creigh Deeds, the most likely next Governor of Virginia, is well known for his many Deeds and his simple, unassuming style of winning people over, building bridges and just being the nice guy around. Today, I had the privilege of observing him in a very different and live environment - the very well attended Independence Day Parade in Fairfax, Virginia. We walked a good part of the parade together and I could see Deeds was a man OF the people, FOR the people and surely, he will be elected BY the people.

alankrishnan

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Tuesday June 09, 2009 · 8:37 PM PDT

2009/06/09 · 20:37

Cross Posted:

http://www.bluecommonwealth.com/...

The most gentle and lovable politician Creigh Deeds decisively won the Democratic nomination for next Governor of Virginia. He will face a second battle with Bob McDonnell in November, with a difference that this time around he will strike a resounding victory, unlike the last time when he suffered a close defeat.

alankrishnan

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Monday June 08, 2009 · 8:42 PM PDT

2009/06/08 · 20:42

Another interesting day, with great phone calls. It is amazing how many folks are still undecided. Today, Moran had about half as many voters as Deeds and a third of the voters as compared to McAuliffe. One in three voters who responded was still undecided and they were very willing to discuss issues and what each candidate brought to the table.

alankrishnan

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Sunday June 07, 2009 · 8:59 PM PDT

2009/06/07 · 20:59

One of my amazing discoveries in recent times is the extent of volunteers in the political system. I always have opined that our hospitals and schools' systems will collapse if all volunteers withdrew - and now I discover this is true of our political system as well. The ratio between staff and volunteers is often 1:10 to 1:100.

The passion with which volunteers work is equally commendable, and simply amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/...

alankrishnan

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Saturday June 06, 2009 · 5:22 PM PDT

2009/06/06 · 17:22

Saturday, June 6, 2009 was a glorious day in Northern Virginia - great sunshine after several days of rain and gloomy weather. Terry McAuliffe invited his supporters to a relaxed barbecue with his family and friends, at his Virginia home. President Clinton who was visiting his mother in law for a celebration attended the event and made a great speech thanking the supporters and assuring them that McAuliffe would make the best Governor in all 50 states when he is elected. Probably about a hundred and fifty guests attended. The food was simple, guests very relaxed and every one had a great time. In true McAuliffe organization style, complimentary valet parking was arranged and so the guests could drive up to the doors of the home, and a team of excellent drivers took care of the cars.

alankrishnan

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Friday June 05, 2009 · 2:08 PM PDT

2009/06/05 · 14:08

Cross Posted:
http://www.bluecommonwealth.com/...

The National Public Radio in Washington DC today featured the three Virginia Democratic candidates for Governor. McAuliffe was driving in heavy rain and for a part of the call, phone reception was poor. Deeds did an incredible and confident presentation, perhaps he was present in the studio? Moran was at a fundraiser and did not take the call as scheduled, his campaign manager started the call and about 5 minutes later Moran made a separate call from his phone in Alexandria.

Strangely, only Deeds had questions from the listeners, both McAuliffe and Moran had questions only from the panelists on the show.

The show was positive and showed every one in fair light.

alankrishnan

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Tuesday June 02, 2009 · 9:32 PM PDT

2009/06/02 · 21:32

The weakest of our weak end up taking payday loans, from one of many predatory lenders in our society. The rate of interest makes old Shylock appear like a saint - it is only 32% - not per year, but per month!! 94% of the loans are paid back, so default ratios are incredible. Compare this with what we pay for lines of credit and other business loans - 4% per year!

Why can there not be a central fund to make these loans at a competitive rate of interest? Why can there not be a program to help people get out of this cycle of debt? Sadly, this program makes one borrow regularly, because most pay checks are gone to paying back the previous pay period's payday loan! Talk about bonded labor 21st century style!

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What do you think of payday loans ?

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What do you think of payday loans ?

It is a necessary evil

10 votes

It is a blessing

4 votes

It should be promoted

2 votes

It should be abolished

60 votes

I have no opinion

0 votes

It is irrelevant as an issue

1 vote

Ethics Reform for Virginia

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Monday June 01, 2009 · 11:05 PM PDT

2009/06/01 · 23:05

The hottest race of 2009 is for Virginia Governor. Recently turned Blue, Virginia is a prized target for the Republicans and they are doing everything they can to strengthen their campaign.

With only a week for the Democratic primaries on June 9th, the pace is increasing and every call, every door knocked, and every conversation will make a difference. It will be interesting to see who makes a difference, and who convinces the voters to pick the next Democratic candidate for Governor of Virginia.

I support McAuliffe because he stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. In public life, McAuliffe has a clean record and the allegations against him in his business life have all proved false. He is much maligned by his detractors, and now we should be objective and vote for him.

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Who will make a better Virginia Governor ?

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Who will make a better Virginia Governor ?

Terry McAuliffe

17 votes

Bob McDonnell

10 votes

No idea

3 votes

Do not wish to express an opinion

5 votes

President Clinton Campaigns for McAuliffe

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Sunday May 24, 2009 · 5:38 AM PDT

2009/05/24 · 05:38

May 13, 2009 President Clinton campaigned for McAuliffe in Herndon and Annandale to enthusiastic supporters. President Clinton referred to McAuliffe as his best friend and made it very clear that his support of McAuliffe in this race was not just because of friendship but because of McAuliffe being best qualified to be the next Governor of Virginia. President Clinton said he had quizzed McAuliffe for three hours, on his knowledge of Virginia and he came out with flying colors. Having been a Governor for three terms himself, President Clinton said he knew what it takes to be Governor and McAuliffe has got what it takes.

alankrishnan

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Saturday May 23, 2009 · 7:29 AM PDT

2009/05/23 · 07:29

In a society of immediate gratification, my experiences climbed a new high May 19th. Having lived in three continents, four countries, and ten cities for significant periods of time, I frequently live in delusion that I have seen it all, experienced it all, and never cease to be surprised when I enter a new high.

High? Yes, sometimes that is how it feels.

Split second decision taking is not new to me, for better or worse, most of my decisions have been instantaneous, including the nine jobs I have worked at, including summer internships in India. Just like the decision to move from one city to another, seven times in my life (the other moves were involuntary, because my parents moved me), have been fairly instantaneous. And, my decisions have invariably been firm, and right.

Monday, May 18, 2009 shall never be forgotten. For the first time in my life I reversed a major decision in my life, and again, I have no regrets but feel an urge to share the experience here.

Emergency Euthanasia!

Does that sound strange? On introspection, it does to me. But at that time, the emotional decision appeared as logical as the other major decisions I have taken in my life.

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