Nye takes up residence in the 2nd
By J.R. | April 24, 2008
Filed Under Campaigns and Elections, Congress |
Bearing Drift was happy to learn that pillar-of-the-community Democrat Glenn Nye has finally found a place to live in the 2nd Congressional District and attended his first civic league meeting this past week.
Welcome to the neighborhood!
In case you were wondering, Thelma Drake has lived in and served her community since 1967.
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Gee, it sucks that Nye had the audacity to work for USAID overseas and actually do some good in the world.
Meanwhile, Thelma was selling houses and helping create the subprime crisis. It would also be nice if she had learned how to spell when she got her GED- I am a former loan officer and more than a few of her contracts has mispellings.
She was DEEP in bed with some of the worst (and now defunct) subprime mortgage companies.
Don’t worry though, she’ll raise enough PAC $$ from the oil lobby and sleazy lenders to run many negative ads.
Really? What’s Nye’s job now?
Seems to me Glenn Nye is running for Congress. Too bad he does not get a paycheck while doing it like Thelma does.
If Glenn suddenly came up with a job while running for Congress what would we think? If he rarely showed up at the job and then spent all of his time running for Congress, without earning the paycheck he was being given by an employer, Brian Kirwin would be amongst the first to scream foul.
Seems to me Glenn’s full time job right now is running for Congress. He seems to be a bright, motivated, young man. Either he wins and has a paycheck for a couple years (and then faces reelection) or if he loses is apt to find his employment prospects in the private field improved - because he will then be able to concentrate on the demands of his private employer’s requirements.
In the mean time, I intend to vote for him because he ain’t Thelma, and Thelma has got to go!
Parrothead…
Opensecrets.org is listed as a source here on Bearing Drift for your benefit so you don’t make such ignorant comments.
But since you insist, I’ll even put it here so readers can see where the money is coming from for the two candidates.
Thelma Drake is an articulate and well-spoken member of this community who has worked for years on behalf of her constituents — constituents from both parties.
You completely look beyond all the good she has done and hide behind the keyboard like a coward taking potshots that are completely irrelevant and pathetic.
Your comment says more about you than it does about Rep. Drake.
“Glenn’s full time job right now is running for Congress.”
Thanks, LittleDavid. You confirmed our suspicions.
J.R.
I do not know what suspicions you are talking about. Educate me.
I am unhappy with the representation Thelma has provided as my representative in House. She has been too supportive of the Republican leadership that I object to. I am willing to vote for a good Republican, however I will not vote for Thelma. Thelma has not provided leadership. She has been too willing to follow the leadership of Tom Delay in the past.
Now, if you are going to condemn me for not following lockstep with the “Republicans are good - Democrats are bad” viewpoint… have at it. I will relish it.
Articulate?!?!?!
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Like I said, I was a loan officer and have sat in closings her. She doesn’t even understand the contracts that she had homebuyers sign!!!!!!!
Spare me the articulate crap, the woman barely finished high school.
I’m no liberal, but if all you guys have is some lackey that wraps herself in the flag yet hangs vets out to dry - so be it.
Not every member of the GOP agrees with the administration- she does and has never voted against it.
Yeah, I’m behind a keyboard- so what? I’m not a congresswoman who has FAILED the vets, contributed to the homeowner’s crisis, and failed out of high school?
And what’s your point on Open Secrets? That she takes almost half of her money from PACS?
That’s really great? Who does she work for? The 2nd or all these PACS?
Not to mention, while little ole Thelma was out showing the 3B/2BA ranch houses Nye put himself in harm’s way and went overseas to improve conditions in iraq. he grew up here. its surprising that you’d decided to take issue with someone volunteering to serve their country, given that so many military men and women in our district find themselves in the same position when they return home.
And sorry, 24 hour congressional visits in the green zone doesnt count for jack.
Face it, she needs to go!
One comment would have been sufficient.
How about this, parrothead — I’ll respect your position when you act like an adult and not use personal insults to make your point.
If what you advocate actually had basis in fact, we’d have somewhere to go. All you say is that she’s let down veterans. How so? There are plenty of examples out there that I can cite which says exactly the contrary. But until I know what you mean, I have nothing to say.
And, in my experience with her, I have a lot of respect for the job she does. Is that so terrible?
I just sense a lot of anger and hatred towards her from you that just is hard to explain. What did she do to you? Stiff you on a contract when she was in real estate? It just seems like your attacks are very personal.
Regarding the PAC money thing — Thelma has raised far more money from individual contributions than Nye. So what? Most PACs advocate on behalf of individuals. That’s hardly sinister.
Little David –
How is Nye living if not off of campaign contributions? Sounds like he’s making his living off of running for Congress.
As for his service overseas — no one is degrading that. Least of all me. I question his knowledge of the community — a community he has spent very little time in; a community he has hardly served.
J.R.
Glenn Nye grew up in this community.
He then went away and served our nation in foreign service.
Are you going to condemn him for being “one of those” who volunteered to serve over there?
Give me a break.
All I am saying LD is that Drake has much more experience in this community and serving this community than Nye.
Nye is running for Congress full-time, apparently living off campaign contributions, and just managed to attend his first community meeting.
It’s just something people might want to take into consideration when they make a decision in November.
Y’all need to relax.
I have an idea!
Maybe MoveOn.org should throw a “Welcome to the District” party for Glenn and show him around town.
Might I even suggest a location for this blowout bash?? How about Phil Kellam’s casa??
I am saying that Thelma, for all of her experience living in Washington, does not represent me. My vote goes to the young upstart.
Did Nye volunteer? Or did he get paid BIG BUCKS by the US government. Compensation for working in hostile evironments is substantial, and you know he’s collecting. He’s got to…unless campaign contribution so go paying rent for the couch he sleeps on. Do you think he’s paid any local taxes yet to Hampton Roads? While the US taxpayers fork up cash to send Nye across the globe, he brags of directing a garbage collection program in Iraq. If this is Nye’s speciality, maybe he should be running for the City Council? However, in order to do this, he’s going to need to establish his residence quickly.
Ok-
Tell me 3 things that Thelma has done FOR her district. Name ONE time she didnt tow the party line. Tell, what has she done for the military? What has she done for her community? I live in Ocean View, please refresh my memory.
How about the FACT that Nye saved his $$ while working and that’s what he is living on? Living off contributions is illegal- you want to bring that claim to the FEC? No- because ITS BS!
Are you saying that she DOESNT vote on bills after she has taken money from a conflicting lobby?
Here’s the fact- THELMA was in bed with a very sleazy subprime local lender. Meanwhile, Nye got into the foreign service (he actually graduated from high school AND college and GEDs dont cut it in the foreign service) and VOLUNTEERED to go over there and make a difference. It was not a safe area and I have a friend who was killed not too far from where he was.
Has she done anything for higher eduaction? No. The Economy.NO.
She is nothing more than a Bush puppet. Period.
parrothead:
You didn’t answer my questions.
So I am now going to ignore you.
You said absolutely nothing substantive in your comment because you probably are not a very substantive person.
Gee, Thelma Drake made something out of her life, so now we’re going to ridicule her. Nice.
I know…it IS hard to name some bills she didnt sponsor that were written by some lobby, name a time she didnt walk lock step with the WH, it’s hard to say more than “she’s conservative”.
I am still undecided and voted for her before. I dont have a horse in this race and consider myself and independent.
But can you prove the allegation that he is living off contributions? In both my professional and personal I dont say thing that I can’t prove.
She has raised almost HALF of all of her money from PACS. How do you rationalize that. Are you so naive to think that someone will vote AGAINST a bill written by someone who GAVE them $$. Did you graduate from High School???? Or do also just have a GED…
I have been in closings with Thelma but NEVER dealt with her as a buyer’s rep. So, she never stiffed me. However, I think you should be able to explain a contract to a client and while it’s easy to mispell on a blog :-), on a legal contract you need to be very careful.
She is a very nice person and has a GREAT personality. I run into her in Ocean View frequently.However, as nice as a neighbor she is I need to know- what is she doing in DC for her district. I dont see anything great in the newsletter and in our society I dont believe we should automatically reelect someone just because of their party or because he/she is an incumbant.
So, Nye got a house with the job of “running for Congress.” So much for a mortgage crisis then.
I want someone who understands the 2nd district’s needs. Drake has my support because of her commitment to the military and her unwaivering courage to support this difficult war in Iraq. Nye is a politician without an office and I don’t believe he cares about my home.
The last thing I want is for Nye to win, so he could lecturing General Petraeus (now Lt. Gen. Odierno)on how we should pull out of Iraq and how our soldiers are killing women and children. Say no to cowardice, Vote for Drake!
2nd CD resident.
Please tell me- WHAT has Drake said or sponsored that makes you support her so strongly.
I’m not impressed. I have only met Mr. Nye once and he was able to answer questions about several issues. Meanwhile, I emailed Drake’s office 8 weeks ago and have yet to get a response??!?!?! Funny, Senators Warner and Webb can both answer.
And how is he a “Coward”, are you over in Afghanastan or Iraq now? Did you work in the foreign service? I really wouldn’t throw mis-directed “stones” when you don’t seem to know much about him (and the more I’m learning, the more I’m liking but I have yet to make up my mind)
What has Nye said to make you feel he is a politician without an office? Im happy to see new people run- especially when it means challenging an incumbant. Issues get discussed and debate is always a good thing- not just the status quo.
Brian- what’s wrong with becoming a homeowner- I guess his credit must be excellent since it’s harder now to buy a house than ever!
The more you guys are saying, the more I’m probably not voting for Thelma. Just tell me WHY she’s a great congresswomaan?
Congresswomaan?
Parrothead, for someone who wants to attack people for their spelling, you’re setting a fine example!
How does someone buy a home without a job?
Brian,
Gee I’m at work, was on the phone and it’s a flipping blog- not a real estate contract…huge difference!
Guess you don’t multi task much.
There are several ways to buy a home without a job- it requires a good sized down payment and excellent credit score, and a low DTI (debt-to-income). Several local banks including NFCU and Suntrust will finance these loans. If you are looking for a loan, I will be happy to refer you to some lenders
Parrot, not having income might screw up that debt-to-income ratio.
Except, I guess, for democrats.
Income means dividends from investments…interest on accounts, et.
But then again, i wouldnt expect you to know that…
and with a sizeable down payment, monthly payments are low.
But I’m learning more and more that math isn’t the GOP’s strong suit.
More attacks! Yippy!
I’m sure Nye is just living off all his investments he made as a high-salaried foreign humanitarian.
What a non-issue, J.R. Nye was raised in this district and went to schools here. He is hardly a stranger. Besides, the man has been performing valuable service for his country trying to help rebuild Iraq and other places.
What has Thelma been busy doing? Being the mr. bush’s lapdog.
Ian,
As often as I disagree with you over on VB Dems, I am going to have to cough up my cake and agree with you over here on this one.
Brian Kirwin,
If risking your life pays so well, why aren’t you over there cashing in?
Ian, it’s not a non-issue. JR applauded Nye’s very first civic league meeting in his new neighborhood that he’s running to represent and we’re both thrilled that he’s moved in.
Now, if only someone told us what he does for a living.
This is an amazing thread. How we got from Nye moving into the district to Democrats criticizing Drake’s achievements, such as, yes, her GED, despite extreme adversity, is beyond me.
So, individuals pursuing their education and somehow living the American dream by building a successful career are now suddenly diminished by people with an ax to grind…or political expedience.
Never in my comments about Nye have I diminished his service. Never. In fact, I admire it.
All I am saying…and read this slowly…is that he just moved into the district he hopes to represent and just attended his first civic league meeting.
That, my friends, is a fact that apparently sends some people into a tizzy.
JR- uhm I moved into my neighborhood 8 years ago and have been to one civic league meeting. Why? I have church that same night and cant be in two places at the same time!
Does that make me a bad citizen?
And who’s the Democrat talking about her GED- I don’t belong to a party. I want someone to tell me:
1) What’s up with her not answering letters?
2) WHY should she get my vote?
Until you answer that, I am considering Nye.
That’s great, parrot. I won’t consider you for congress either.
As for 1 — take it up with her office. I have no idea why she didn’t answer the mail.
As for 2 — remember, I asked you first why you were critical of her defense policies, so I am not answering this question until you tell me why you’re ticked.
By the way, if you are familiar with BD, we’ve, in the past, offered plenty of reasons why Drake is awesome representing us on Capitol Hill.
I am not familiar with BD, and am looking for reasons on both sides WHY to support her.
I give $$ to the school i graduated from and to my church. If someone was to ask me “Why” I believed in these two organizations I could list off several reasons for both.
Just tell me WHY Drake should be re-elected. I don’t think anyone should return to an office unless I see results. Give me reasons. That’s all.
Dude…at 1 p.m. I asked you a very simple question based on your assertion about veterans and you STILL haven’t answered the question.
When you address why you think Drake is somehow against Vets, I’ll tell you why I endorse her.
Until then, we’re at stalemate.
I, as it seems is the same with you (which I respect, by the way), feel that a rational explanation is in order to justify why someone should serve in congress.
Someone who is mature, rational, understanding, open to ideas, intellectually curious, familiar with their district, etc. is definitely on the right path to being a strong representative.
Ok- here’s what bothers a 66% rating in 2006 from Disabled American Vetrans, and a D- from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
I don’t like the fact that she did very little during the Walter Reed investigation and even after problems became public @ the Hampton VA she said they were doing a great job!!?!?
Seriously, if we can’t give Vets the very best care when they come home??!
And don’t even get me started on the number of veterans that are now homeless!
That’s my beef.
Now, please tell me the 5 accomplishments that she has had since we sent her to DC.
Parrothead,
Just for clarity, I will tell you I support Congresswoman Thelma Drake, and I believe in her ability to represent us here in Norfolk.
A couple of salient points about “in bed with” and “can’t explain a contract” to a client.
1) It’s the Mortgage Lender’s representative who sells the loan responsibility to explain the terms of the contract, not the real estate agent.
Almost any real estate agent I have know has their personal deck of contacts among the lenders to refer clients to.
2) There are many people with GED’s that are way more successful than college grads I know. My mother has a GED. Rush Limbaugh did not graduate from college. Did Bill Gates finish college?
3) There is no lack of intellectual and cognitive abililty in Thelma Drake. In fact, she is brighter than most of the VP’s & SVP’s with Ivy League degrees where I work at Amerigroup.
Thelma Drake is a perfect example of the what anyone can accomplish in this country if you are willing to work hard enough and take personal responsibility for your success.
Parrothead…”Vetrans”???
I know…you were still at work at 10:37 pm. Really, lay off insulting the education and intelligence of others if you can’t even spell check.
Uhm Pam, the lender explains the financing docs, the REALTOR explains the purchase contract, try again. If a realtor cannot explain a 2 page purchase contract, that’s pretty sad. So- you may want to take Homebuying 101
And using Rush- I hardly consider him to be a brilliant thinker, and Bill Gates- he left an Ivy League school to start MS.
Please tell me, what has she introduced to help veterans? Why does the Disabled Veterans of American give her such a low rating? How is she helping those who have served?
You say she is brighter than some you work with, that’s great. Doesn’t say much about where you work.
I’m not hearing anything about how she has “supported” the returning troops and I’m pretty much calling BS.
Gee Brian, once again…it’s a flippin blog I type very fast and yes sometimes with typos.
You still havent answered my questions- Five major accomplishments….
Seems like most of her bills don’t even get out of committee.
Tell me why she deserves to back to DC.
Thelma is an effective representative for the people of the Second District- whether she’s going up against the White House to include low income seniors and disabled veterans in the economic stimulus package or consistently fighting for pay raises for our military- she knows the people and their priorities. While Glenn Nye has been off advancing his career in DC or doing who-knows-what in Iraq (he needs to clearly state exactly what he did while in Iraq), Thelma has been serving the people of Hampton Roads in the House of Delegates or the House of Representatives for years.
Thelma knew her next-door neighbor before she ran for Congress.
Wow…defensive bunch.
I’m not seeing any mention of any house bills that helped disabled veterans. And no one wants to talk about her record on that issue- what has she done to improve the VA.
Veritas, you are giving me talking points that I could get from her own website. And seriously, you guys really want to attack someone who actually served his country in the foreign service.
This is what the GOP has become, a whole bunch of talking points and excuses. Sad. Sad.
Parrot–
Just got to the computer after having a nice evening with my family and *gasp* working this morning.
First of all, forgive Brian. He’s one of those “bitter Pennsylvanians”. Especially after his Flyers blew a two goal lead and lost to the Canadians last night.
Second, you wrote that you were undecided about this race. Well, that sure didn’t seem the case when you were critical of Drake’s intelligence and capabilities very early in the thread. So, methinks you’re not undecided and a bit disingenuous.
Third, I appreciate your asking about Thelma’s accomplishments. There are a ton of them, and as I wrote yesterday, I’d be happy to offer you specifics as to why I support her.
To me, national defense and economic issues are vitally important. Particularly ones that have far reaching effects on the district.
Besides being a strong proponent of winning the war, Drake has done things for the district that seem to have gone unnoticed.
Because of her efforts, we still have NAS Oceana. Fort Monroe is being considered for a national park, and, when the Raptors left Langley, it was Drake who ensured that the 192nd Fighter Wing still had a mission.
She also consistently advocates for pay-raises for the military, including the last one which was 0.5% more than what the president recommended in his budget.
When it comes to homeland defense, it was Drake who brought down Sec. of Homeland Defense Michael Chertoff to demonstrate the port of Virginia’s capabilities at responding to potential threats — this demonstration resulted in an additional $2 million in funding for the port.
Speaking of the port, Drake managed to get the Army Corps of Engineers to improve Craney Island (hopefully, Sen. Webb has figured out where this is by now). This eastward expansion project could generate tens of thousands of new jobs and hundreds of thousands of dollars in income and make the port the largest container port on the east coast.
I could go on. I could talk about the great work she is doing with Reps. Cantor and Wittman on illegal immigration. And, what you’re so critical of, her current efforts to improve veterans health care.
But, for what is important to me — a strong national defense and a vibrant Hampton Roads economy — she’s doing an outstanding job.
parrothead,
I can not mention any specific bills, however from what I have been exposed to (limited exposure - I am not an expert) Thelma has been quite supportive of Veterans legislation that made its way to the floor. You will not get any condemnation out of me about her on this issue. If you have additional information, please educate me (us).
J.R.
Thelma Drake has been a lock step, party line Republican when it comes to fiscal responsibility. Tax cuts - yes. Spending increases even though we’re cutting taxes - yes. Somewhere along the line she needed to invest a few dollars on a calculator and figure out she’s been contributing to the deficit.
Hey, JR. Didn’t these folks figure out that the MoveOn/Kellam playbook gets old?
Hey, Brian,
Us folks might not achieve victory anytime soon, but we will never get tired of casting our votes to run Thelma out of office. One day we will be successful, that day will come when the majority of us wake up.
Oooh Oooh Oooh, us guys were successful in running George Allen out of office, just in time to keep him from running for President. (Yes Jennifer, there is a God.) While there might not be enough of us in Virginia’s Second to make a difference, there are enough of us that George Allen is looking for another job.
Thanks for being sincere, LD.
It took awhile to finally get there, but at least we now know that you are not even close to conservative, and are a pro-tax, anti-Republican, Move-On acolyte.
Just admit this stuff up-front. There’s no need to pretend.
You’re still our friend and welcome to comment here anytime.
Have not read Bearing Drift lately. Looks like I have not missed much… unless Parrot head lecturing us and whining is much.
JR, hopefully he is like teeth and friends… if you ignore him, he will go away
Be nice to parrothead..he’s an undecided voter. He’s undecided whether to vote for Nye or a write-in.
J.R.,
I am in favor of citizens being willing to pay the taxes necessary for the things they want. It they are unwilling to pay the taxes, then stop with the demands. For example, I want transportation improvements, the improvements I want are going to need increased revenue. I am willing to pay the increased costs to get these improvements.
I object to Republicans that want to cut taxes while increasing spending.
I object to Republicans like Mike Huckabee who want to raise my taxes by about $5,000 per year not to balance the budget, but to give Paris Hilton a taxcut at my expense - while continuting with deficit spending.
J.R. I am a moderate. You call me a liberal. Liberals will object to me being a legitimate liberal because they label me as being a conservative. I am going to stick with describing myself as a moderate, and unfortunately for the extremists from both sides, guys (and gals) like me decide who wins elections.
JR,
Thank you for your sincere response. I have not ruled Thelma Drake out. Although most voters support imcumbents, I like to scrutinize an elected officials record before I pull the lever for them.
I will watch this race and listen to both candidates. I hope both will speak up on the issue of veterans healthcare and the VA.
And Mr Kirwin, I am not “lecturing”, I am merely sharing my past experiences and asking questions.
Parrothead, I didn’t say you were “lecturing”
After spelling, take up reading.
Sorry Brian, so many attacks from so many here it’s hard to keep up. It was squeaky that said
I was lecturing and I apologize for saying it was you.
AS for the snarky comment about reading and spelling, unlike Ms. Drake- I have a college education and read quite well. Thanks for the insults, it really encourages “outsiders” to come into your “big tent”.
Parrot, just like your attacks make me so sympathetic to your complaints about “so many attacks.”