I am now calling Wadhams by a better name, y'all are free to join me:

Dickwad mms.

Just give it that little break in between DICKWAD and mms-a glottal stop, if you will.

Rolls off the tongue nicely...

So will I.

I finally get to meet THE Ben Tribbett; bestill my heart!
Yeah, I'll keep everyone posted of my whereabouts.

Can I bring my dog?  BC he loves Jim webb.

And has moved the goal to $115,000.  I just gave Jim my drinking money for Friday (and happy to do it).  This is how we prove to the nation that Mr. Webb is an Allen slayer - we back him up with our treasure.

as you can see from this diary on dailykos which was on the recommended list for about 6 hours today.

I personally gave money to each of the candidates who confirmed to me their opposition to the amendment, or as in Jim's case, publicly stated their opposition (even better).

I would have hated to see you walk.

going up to hdqtrs from my seminar here in Williamsburg to help with policy.

I would have expected that Jim would oppose.  That he willing made his opposition public when he was under no obligation to do so speaks volumes about his character, all positive.

And I am quite satisfied at the slapdown Steve J put on Dickie, even as a I know that particular shot was also across the bow of one Chris Lacivita, aka "Swiftboat liar in chief."

good work one and all.
kc

We're going to a Central VA parade with Al Weed "float."

Kathy Gerber in the house, and on a float.

NICE.....

we're still organizing :) 

I thought this was cool...got very little play, so I am cutting and pasting from a diary I wrote yesterday...

This is just great.  Again, I focus my diary on the fear and temper tantrum antics of Dickwad'ms and George Felix Allen, Jr.'s entire campaign team.  Dickwad'ms sent out a "press release to reporters in order to make sure they know the reeeeeeeeaaaaal story on Webb.  Right.  The real story, if by "real" you mean not real, false, misleading, and full of holes and lies.

From Hotline...

Webb/Allen/Jarding/Wadhams: Part II

Here's the latest ripostes from the proxy war between the campaigns of Sen. George Allen (R-VA) and ex-Navy Secretary James Webb (D).

The frission started when Allen mgr Dick Wadhams, in a statement on Webb's oppositon to a flag burning amendment, said this: “Now that we know that James H. Webb, Jr. is following Kerry, Kennedy and Schumer in opposing the Flag Protection Amendment, maybe he will finally take a position on other ‘real issues’ such as immediate withdrawal from Iraq and immigration,” Wadhams said. “His positions change daily.”

Steve Jarding, a Webb adviser, responded with an angry missive here.

Wadhams's rebuttal.

And now, a statement from Jarding, e-mailed to us late last night.

  "Dick Wadhams is a wounded dog and he is lashing out. First, he was reprimanded publicly for arrogantly and inexplicably berating a national independent pollster who simply stated his findings in a Wall Street Journal poll which showed Allen to be in big trouble against the independent and refreshing Jim Webb. Then Wadhams rudely, irreverently, and inexplicably attacked a highly decorated Vietnam veteran in Jim Webb for his position on freedom of speech. Dick Wadhams' tired old slash and burn politics strategy is now biting him in the behind because Jim Webb and his campaign will not roll over to this plastic, smoke and mirrors campaign tactic. And Wadhams wonders why people are calling for his head. And Dick, one more thing, I am too old and have been through too many wars to respond to your comments that I am acting "tough." This isn't about you or me, Dick. And it is no act. George Allen's rubber stamp of all things Bush and his eagerness to cave to special interests have hurt too many Americans, have shattered too many dreams and have squashed too many opportunities for tens of thousands of Virginians and millions of Americans. The truth is, Dick, this fight is bigger than either one of us. I trust the people of Virginia to send you that message."

Wadhams this a.m. sent a memo to Virginia reporters and editors pointing out the exchange. Here's an excerpt -- the full memo is after the jump.

  When it was reported yesterday morning that Webb opposed the amendment, we issued a press release pointing out he stood with those that supported him in the Democratic Primary, Senators John Kerry, Charles Schumer and Ted Kennedy, who also opposed the Flag Protection Amendment. From that, Webb’s political consultant hysterically extrapolated it was an “attack on Webb’s patriotism.” Huh? So now we know whenever we publicly ask Webb to take a position on an issue that is being debated and voted on in the U.S. Senate, we will be accused of “attacking Webb’s patriotism.” Whenever we contrast Senator Allen’s clear positions on the many issues affecting Virginia and the United States versus those of Webb we can anticipate they will resort to breathlessly accusing us of “attacking Webb’s patriotism.”

The real target here isn't necessarily Wadhams; it's Chris Lacivita, the Allen strategist who brought the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth to the national stage. LaCivita, like Webb, is a Marine.

Webb's campaign is sending a message here: we won't be swift-boated, we won't dare let Allen get away with questioning our patriotism. Allen's campaign is also sending a message: we know what Jim Webb's buttons are, and we're gonna push them.

Here's Dick Wadhams' full memo to reporters:

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

To: Virginia Editors and Reporters

From: Dick Wadhams, Campaign Manager

Friends of George Allen

I wanted to make sure you saw last night’s diatribe from the Webb campaign. You can’t fully appreciate it until you actually see it and read it.

It’s the latest in a clear pattern of thuggish behavior by Webb and his campaign:

--Following a televised debate during the Democratic primary where Harris Miller raised questions about Webb’s erratic shifts from Democrat to Republican to Democrat to Republican to Democrat, Webb shouted at Miller to “Shut your mouth!”

--A flier attacking Harris Miller that was produced by the Webb campaign and that Webb acknowledged he saw before it was distributed, depicted a man with a hook nose and money spilling from his pockets, a characterization described as “replete with anti-Semitic stereotypes.” To make matters worse, the Webb campaign acknowledged cynically distributing it in only a selected part of Virginia.

As the Senate began debate on the Flag Protection Amendment this past Monday, we publicly asked Webb if he supported the amendment. As has been the case on so many issues in this campaign where Webb has been silent or has vacillated, Webb had not declared a position on the amendment.

When it was reported yesterday morning that Webb opposed the amendment, we issued a press release pointing out he stood with those that supported him in the Democratic Primary, Senators John Kerry, Charles Schumer and Ted Kennedy, who also opposed the Flag Protection Amendment.

From that, Webb’s political consultant hysterically extrapolated it was an “attack on Webb’s patriotism.” Huh?

So now we know whenever we publicly ask Webb to take a position on an issue that is being debated and voted on in the U.S. Senate, wewill be accused of “attacking Webb’s patriotism.”

Whenever we contrast Senator Allen’s clear positions on the many issues affecting Virginia and the United States versus those of Webb we can anticipate they will resort to breathlessly accusing us of “attacking Webb’s patriotism.”

So please make sure you read the Webb diatribe and our press releases in their entirety. It will tell you everything you need to know about what kind of candidate and campaign are opposing Senator George Allen.

Seriously, they are so frightened.  The reporters Dickwad'ms reached out to have all been involved in this race and know the rhetoric.  There was no yelling to shut up, the cartoon didn't matter, Webb can't be beaten by a flip-flopping senator bc he supposedly flip flopped on an issue; this is just hilarious.  Watching someone who only won by a slim margin and who is much less liked today in Virginia than he was last time is just great.  I may have to have a beer tonight bc this calls for celebrating.  Cheers!

By simply adding a penny (.01 to whatever your $$ total is) to your check, you will make it known that you are a "netroots" supporter.

I do it, and I throw a little netroots with a :) in the For: line of my check.

Leave Jessica alone, already!  Geez...this is not a tabloid gossip race, this is an election!

I am so tired of people complaing about the disorganization and mediocrity of the Webb campaign...I am sure the people in HQ are damn tired of haring whiny complaints from around the state about everything THEY do wrong.  Maybe instead of bitching, you can volunteer some damn time.

Sorry for the rant, I just happened upon this and I got pissed. 

I'm not mad at Ben for posting it, I'm mad that people are in such a tizzy over it.  I happen to think there are some VERY qualified people working the campaign, and I just can't stand the negativity surrounding them.  They won a damn election in 100 days, with little $$ and resources...can't we thank them and pledge our support?  This isn't a race with unlimited resources and people who will hand you hundreds of signs and free shit with a map and mileage to drop stuff off, ala Kaine.  It's going to take boots on the ground, a good attitude, and some sweat and tears. What is going through people's minds?  BC frankly, I don't know who actually has the time to bitch and moan when they could be, I don't know...DOING?

Phor the phunky phread!  ;)

Nice to get a heads up on Webb stuff + open thread where people can see it.

My topic would be - has there always been a ripht btwn NLS and this page?  Is NLS now an Allen machine?  Why all the negative energy during this time of reassembling for a general - especially when the Webb campaign has been KICKING ASS and taking names this week.  Great stuff!

And Kristian gave an excellent statement to the press.

I called a neighbor today, and his grandchild (I assume) answered the phone.  I could hear scrunch scrunch scrunch as he carried the phone out to the barn where his granddad was painting signs. 4x8 Al Weed and Jim Webb signs.

The grassroots volunteers are just phenomenal.

In case Jim Webb takes me up on my offer to carry him down the Valley Road on my shoulders.

But the mountain air is cool and clean!

my reply to Alicia, phor thanking me phor the phunky thread.  :)