Monthly Archives: July 2008

The Developer's Daughter

Posted on July 21, 2008 by matt ohern

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How Tim Kaine Lost His Mojo

Posted on July 21, 2008 by matt ohern

Tim Kaine campaigned as a liberal who would oppose tax increases. He has governed as a moderate who has advocated tax increases. Many Virginians feel betrayed. Continue reading →

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My Lunch with Big Oil

Posted on July 21, 2008 by matt ohern

Mr. Big Oil spilled the beans: Offshore oil drilling means bupkis for Virginia. He ginned up the flap here in the Old Dominion to win support for opening up California, Alaska and the Gulf where the big barrels are. Continue reading →

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Democrats for (School) Choice

Posted on July 21, 2008 by matt ohern

Putting the interest of the nation’s children ahead of those of the teachers unions, an increasing number of Dems are supporting school choice. Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain Low

Posted on July 21, 2008 by matt ohern

A WaPo story highlights the threat of converting Montana forest into masses of McLodges. But there’s more to the story: With rising energy prices, developers are creating the ghost (non) towns of tomorrow. Continue reading →

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