I just called Tim Kaine's office

[Midlodemocrat]

Spoke to Julian.

Told him that I thought the governor did an outstanding job and was especially happy that he said the word 'cronyism'.


Just thought I would share.

[w8liftinglady]

1. That was good of you-we spend too much energy beating up our own

..and not enough building them up.

[ginnyinWI]

2. he was just what wavering Republicans needed to see

Although to highly partisan people like most of us, it probably looked too accomodating and non-combative.

[calico1]

3. Nice to hear that.

I am getting really tired of all these "let's these Democrats down!" threads.

[stray cat]

4. Good for you!

His message was to Americans in general instead of the hardcore democratic base - it was a good political move to make the issue service and competence - it was a populist message.