Jane
Jane Dudley has enjoyed conservatism and photography for over 30 years. After looking around at the mediocre state of affairs of political photography as it exists on the right, she decided to start making better images, to document Virginia Republicans and to inspire them to make more of an effort to put a fine face on their fine ideas. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and works in new media.
Cantor Campaign Breakfast
Over 1200 people showed up for Eric Cantor’s campaign breakfast March 5, 2010. They were greeted with the title of a new campaign video, “What a Difference a Year Makes.” Barbara Comstock, delegate from Virginia’s 34th district, served as EmCee. Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and AG Ken Cuccinelli were on hand, with most of the [...]
Conservativa for Congress!
Today I have been greatly honored with the nomination of the Republicans of Virginia’s 79th district, and I hereby accept, with all the humility I can manage, your trust in me to run for and, voters willing, represent the 79th district in the United States House of Representatives! How surprised I was by your nomination, [...]
Photos from Election Night, 2009
Newly-elected Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and family at the podium Nov. 3, 2009, in Richmond, Virginia. Possibly the unsung hero of the night, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, who handily won re-election. Bolling and McDonnell decided early on not to fight over the gubernatorial nomination, which allowed them to campaign on a unified ticket, while the [...]
Election 2009, Richmond
Just over an hour to vote. Go vote, Virginia. BD writers, here’s your open thread for the evening. If you see great Tweets from anyone, put ‘em here. Adam Bitely has a good “list’ going, http://twitter.com/AdamBitely/election-night .
Victory Tour Breakfast, Henrico
A crowd of about 150 greeted Bob McDonnell and Bill Bolling in Henrico County this morning at 7:30 at the Silver Diner in Innsbrook. GOP Chairman Michael Steele was on hand and spoke with optimism about the future of the GOP. McDonnell and Bolling also reflected optimism, but are determined to run as though 10 [...]
McDonnell Not Taking Lead for Granted
Two quick notes from the Women for McDonnell rally Tuesday in Henrico, Va. One: the mood of the crowd was good. People can see that McDonnell seems to be running his campaign well; and people outside of the usual politically-interested crowd are waking up to the many, many changes Obama and congressional Democrats want to [...]
Down at the Mob ‘n’ Rabble Big Box Store
Hi Muffy, I owe you a letter, but this is worth blogging, too! So, hope you don’t mind if I am letter/blogging!!!! First, you must must must go read this from the excellent Michelle Malkin. She has all kinds of fashion hints for would-be community organizers and mob or rabble member people. These terms supposedly [...]
McDonnell to Respond to O. Radio Address
Bob McDonnell will deliver the Republican response to Pres. Obama’s weekly radio address on this coming Saturday. According to this Daily Press story, “The designation was made by the House Minority Leader John Boehner, a Republican from Ohio.” Congratulations to the former Attorney General of Virginia, and color me unsurprised. Not only Virginians are taking [...]
Gubernatorial Candidates: Debate No. 1
Former Attorney General Bob McDonnell and Creigh deeds held their first debate today, sponsored by the Virginia Bar Association, and carried live on the Internet from the Homestead at www.virginiatalks.com . McDonnell came out ahead, as Deeds seemed to have done some homework but couldn’t keep up with the pummeling coming from the former Attorney [...]
Slow News Day, CQ Politics?
So Afghanistan’s great, we are all looking forward to getting health care just like they have in Great Britain, there aren’t any interesting hearings happening on Capitol Hill, etc., but CQPolitics has pixels to burn, so they come up with this: Two House Republicans’ Activity May Indicate Ambitions for 2012. Those congressmen would be Mike [...]
Nuke-Hungry Madmen? Naaah. Lead with the Cheating Politician.
This post is for the news editors of ABC, NBC, and CBS, all of whom lead the evening’s “news” broadcast with Gov. Sanford’s infidelity, instead of the apparent Tiananmen-style killing that is happening in Iran right now. Please, oh please, editors, spare us any lectures on why you are better because you are professionals. You [...]
Photos from RPV Convention 2009
Attorney General Republican Nominee Ken Cuccinelli appears to peer into an unknown future as he accepts the nomination. For more photos from the Convention, click here for a slideshow. It will open in a new window, then you can click the “play” button. Photos change every 3 seconds, but you can click the “pause” button [...]
What Does Your Car Run On?
Anyone else here think energy is a serious matter? Okay, that’s everyone – you can all put your hands down. Anyone think we should develop and use alternative sources of energy? Yes? Everyone again. Anyone think that while we are developing those we will not be needing fossil fuels? Jody Wagner, apparently…. in a press [...]
Whitman Speaks at Cantor Event
Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, now running for Governor of California, spoke today at a large campaign breakfast for Eric Cantor in Richmond. Sounding very much like her former boss Mitt Romney, Whitman trashed the taxes and regulation that make life difficult for businesses. “We are near a tipping point,” she said. If business is [...]
2009 Predictions Thread
As we do every year at Bearing Drift, we try to look into the future. Thankfully, for J.R.’s sake, he lost all previous predictions in the transition to the new site! That being said, that’s not going to stop us from continuing the tradition! This is an open-thread, so any predictions you’d like to add [...]
Twitter, News, Responsibility
So many issues to think about in the wake of the Mumbai massacre. Here is one of them: the flow of information in a fast-moving crisis when everyone has a cell phone. In the recent California fires, Twitter seemed to be a good thing, because no matter who you are as a Twitter-er, a forest [...]
Cranky Post-Election Notes
1. We should thank Jim Gilmore for running. With Warner’s crushing money advantage, there was no one who had a strong chance against him. But Gilmore gamely went ahead and ran. He got out there and put forth conservative ideas, running with a small campaign budget all over the state talking to people, without a [...]
I Had to Answer a Lot of Questions
I have a story to tell. Please read and think about it. So I was in college, working, and one day I walked into the workplace, and my co-workers were all wide-eyed. “We’ve been trying to reach you! There are [government agency] security men in your office and they want to talk to you NOW!” [...]
Zombie on Elections and Perceptions
Zombietime – Saying how you intend to vote is not simply an expression of how you intend to vote, but rather a component of the public barometer of how the majority intends to vote, which is then used by the media and the blogs to influence everyone else.
McCain Palin Visit Roundup
Here’s a roundup of photos, etc. from Monday’s McCain/Palin visit to Virginia. First, something new – a photo of Obama protesters from the Richmond event. There were three of them. From the McCain/Palin event in Va. Beach: Thelma Drake speech (Congresswoman), photos and audio Randy Forbes (Congressman), audio Bob McDonnell (Attorney General), audio Hank Williams, [...]
Palin Richmond Rally Photos
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and “First Dude” Todd Palin greet the crowd at Richmond International Raceway. The crowd was 20,000+ strong. Sarah Palin enjoys the parody song Hank Williams, Jr. is singing, to the tune of his hit “Family Tradition.” Sarah Palin addresses the crowd in Richmond. After the speech, Gov. Palin stayed for a [...]
Palin Rally thread 2
jerry kilgore, smokin. “liberal media…” boo fr crowd. Obama will raise taxes. Rob Wittman on now. Gilmore on now. Good reception. M Warner booed now. Palins here, HWJ singing anthem. Palin talking. Crowd loves her. Race far from over – we will be victorious when checkered flag waves. First dude. Martin Booser, Ididirod winner. There [...]
Richmond Palin Rally
Smallish “inner ring”, larger outer ring, then 1000s outside. Natl press hogging platform. Rob Richardson of Ch 12 making like a PJ for some reason. Someone down – heat or something. Henrico Fire medics right there. Eye of TIger playing – maybe show on soon. Crrowd likes the music. Water here. DANGER ZONE playing.
Support Your Local Registrar
If you are a prayin’ kind of person, then may I recommend you say a prayer for your registrar? They are by and large terrific people who love America, love democracy, and want more than anything to have a clean and smoothly-run election. So you have to ask why the ACLU is apparently trying to [...]
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