My blood runs cold...

by: Riley Murray

Tue Jul 07, 2009 at 10:03:13 PM EDT

My blood runs cold
   My memory has just been sold
   My angel is the centerfold
   Angel is the centerfold
   from Centerfold, 1982, J. Giles Band

Cold Data Reality. My idealized image of health care reform seems to have been sold to the highest bidder.

Obama in the WH, Democrats with a formidable majority in Congress, this time ... real health care reform is highly probable event ... right? Well maybe not.

Money talks and progressive wishes walk.

WARNER, DEEDS ANNOUNCE: "BUSINESS LEADERS FOR DEEDS"

by: Riley Murray

Thu Jul 02, 2009 at 09:22:39 PM EDT

At a mid-day media event, earlier today in NoVa, US Senator Mark Warner pulled out some big guns from the Virginia business community, in a powerful show of support for Creigh Deeds, from a sector that has traditionally been seen as a solidly Republican base. Not so much anymore. After successive pro-biz Warner and Kaine administrations, Warner's popularity is clearly evident in his sustained clout with many in the commercial and industrial business sectors.  The Warner pro-biz coat-tails are now carrying over to Deeds. Chris Graham at the Augusta Free Press covered the subsequent tele-conference.

Graham's commentary and audio recording of the presser can be found here at the Augusta Free Press

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DEEDS PRESS RELEASE

DEEDS ANNOUNCES "BUSINESS LEADERS FOR DEEDS"

~ U.S. Senator Mark Warner helps launch bipartisan group ~

~ To be led by Caps owner, ex-AOL executive Ted Leonsis ~

ARLINGTON -- Democratic candidate for governor Creigh Deeds today announced the formation and leadership of "Business Leaders for Deeds," a broad-based group of bipartisan, statewide business leaders who have agreed to advise and promote Deeds' candidacy. "Business Leaders for Deeds" will be led by Ted Leonsis of McLean, the majority owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics. Leonsis also is a former AOL vice chairman, a venture capitalist and philanthropist. U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner joined Deeds and Leonsis at today's announcement. Warner is a former telecom executive who's pragmatic approach during his term as Virginia Governor (2002-06) resulted in Virginia's designation as the nation's "best managed state" and "best state for business."

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Health Care '09 - DC Rally - 6/25

by: Riley Murray

Sat Jun 20, 2009 at 10:17:02 AM EDT

Come to Washington, DC - June 25th, 2009

On June 25th, 2009, thousands of grassroots people will descend on Washington, DC to lobby every Member of Congress in support of quality, affordable health care for all. We will also have a rally at 11:30 in Upper Senate Park and following there will be lobby activities in various locations.