What Kaine was said to have said, and what he actually said

Chris Graham

Story by Chris Graham [email protected] To hear John McCain’s Virginia campaign co-chair, Staunton Republican Del. Chris Saxman, tell it, Tim Kaine all but sold presumptive Democratic Party presidential nominee Barack Obama down the river this week in an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer. “We are glad Gov. Kaine is following John McCain’s leadership and has…

A lot of to-do about nothing

Chris Graham

Special Commentary by Chris Graham [email protected] I can’t tell if this latest bit of misinformation involving Bob Goodlatte is from his congressional office or his campaign office – for some reason, I’ve not been getting news releases from either for a few months now – or if it’s the result of overzealousness on the part of…

Winners and Losers: Aug. 8, 2008

Chris Graham

Compiled by Chris Graham [email protected] FRIENDLY ADVICE: Don’t hitch yourself to the Gilmore wagon Word is getting back to me about Scott Sayre going out and stumping for Jim Gilmore pretty hot and heavy this summer. Scott, some friendly advice – you don’t want to go down with the Gilmore Titanic. Spend your time with…

Why Kaine is your go-to guy

Chris Graham

Special Commentary by Chris Graham [email protected] NBC News political director Chuck Todd broke it down for us last night on “Countdown with Keith Olbermann.” Assigning leaners in the Electoral College to the candidates that it appears that they will support, the 2008 presidential race comes down to four states – Colorado, New Mexico, Ohio and…

Winners and Losers: Aug. 7, 2008

Chris Graham

Compiled by Chris Graham [email protected] GET IT RIGHT: I didn’t say what they’re saying I said A GOP volunteer complained to a staffer working the AFP/New Dominion booth at the Augusta County Fair that he doesn’t believe half of what I write because I wrote a few weeks ago that Republican Congressman Bob Goodlatte’s internal…

Tech opens scrimmages to public

Chris Graham

Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer likes being able to create game conditions in his preseason scrimmages. “I know our players enjoy performing in front of the crowds, and I want our fans to create game-like conditions,” said Beamer, who has opened the Hokies’ three preseason scrimmages – Tuesday, Aug….