There's been a bunch of talk in the blogosphere about the Democrats taking over the Virginia Senate. I've only really glanced at these, because I don't live in Virginia, but I got email today pointing out that I have a personal connection to one of the "Key Races." In District 34, J. C. "Chap" Petersen defeated the Republican incumbent, Jeannemarie Devolites Davis, 55-45 in what the Washington Post calls a "bitter and costly battle."
Chap was the president of the rugby club at Williams my freshman year, and the guy who stuck me with my nickname, back in the day. Go figure. He's run for office a few times before-- the first time was before I left DC in '99-- and he finally won one. He's got a good quote in the Post piece:
Petersen said he was "very, very pleased." He attributed his wide margin to voter fatigue with Republican rule: "No doubt being a Democrat was helpful. That was a piece of the puzzle."
So, hey, another step in the inevitable takeover of American society by members of the WRFC.
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I remember you relating that story about your nickname, a long time ago.
So, when does U.P. become the official blog of the state of Virginia? And how does this factor into Kate's master plan to take over the universe?
If there's one thing you ever need to learn in your life, it's this: Hillary Clinton needs to be president in 2008. This is our last chance to take back America. Hillary Clinton is the only candidate that has these 4 attributes: integrity, honor, patriotism, and compassion. I double dog dare anyone to find another candidate with these attributes. I got $35 in the bank that says you won't be able to find one.
Wow, that was fast. Only 28 minutes from first posting to first campaign spam. Pretty impressive.
(Of course, thinking that anonymous spam comments on a B-list science blog are a good way to advertise doesn't really bode well...)
Hillary Clinton is the only candidate that has these 4 attributes: integrity, honor, patriotism, and compassion. I double dog dare anyone to find another candidate with these attributes.
Yeah, well, if she's all that, why is she afraid to play me in basketball? Huh? Answer me that!
At least strip the spammer's URL, won't you?
Hohn, I have no master plan to take over the universe. And even if I did, I wouldn't talk about it in public.
Wouldn't all be surprised if this sort of thing was done just to piss people off at the candidate.
There Is No Cabal (TINC).
Chad has a nickname? Who knew?
I shook hands with Chap at the Fairfax City Festival. He had quite a crowd of supporters there. If I'd known about the whole Orzel connection I would have dropped him with a rugby tackle and said "Chad says hello!" Of course, then I'd probably be in jail right now, so it's just as well I didn't know.