FYI, Paul Hackett is scheduled to "live blog" at 2 PM today on Daily Kos in support of Jim Webb. If you're interested, come check it out, ask a question, leave a comment, etc. Thanks. 
Back in April, I live blogged here at Daily Kos in support of my friend and role model, Jim Webb. At the time I wrote:
Frankly, leaders of James Webb's caliber are not commonplace in America today, nor have they ever been. In fact, our current political process and its focus on money - along with the politics of personal destruction - does more to discourage than encourage men and women of his caliber.However, these are not ordinary times in America, which is why we, the people, must do more than call for change and a return to good governance. We must also participate in that change and strongly support extraordinary candidates like James Webb.
Today, despite the exceptional service that James Webb has provided to our country, he is facing a tough race against George Allen a rubber stamp for the Bush administration's failed policies here and abroad.
Aside from stopping George Allen dead in his fake cowboy boot tracks, I continue to believe strongly in the potential transformational power of Jim Webb on the Democratic Party and on American politics in general. Jim Webb can bring back blue collar, working class, and rural people to the Democratic Party. Jim Webb has the national security credibility to directly counter the Republican slander that the Democrats are "weak" in defending America. And Jim Webb can inject a healthy dose of economic
populism into a Democratic Party that sometimes appears to be too concerned
with corporate interests over the "little guy."
In terms of character, Jim Webb is a man who has served his country his whole life, but has not been a lifelong politician. Instead, Jim Webb brings the intelligence and independence of a journalist, an acclaimed writer, and a leader. Jim Webb has more integrity than almost anyone else I know. He cannot be bought, and in fact he hates the current system of big money donors, lobbyists, and special interest influence on our elected officials. When Jim Webb gets to Washington, that's one of the first things he's going to fight to change.
Lastly, I want to urge you to support Jim Webb just as you supported me in my campaign against Jean Schmidt. Please donate generously to Webb for Senate by clicking here. Thanks.
Look at this point this is not about personalities or petty rivalries, this is about the future of this country, and I can't begin to express how great Webb will be for the future of this country. Let's get this done and get him there. We have to spread the word and get him the money in small dollar contributions in high volume. As one who has been in this process I can only tell you that it is vital and the netroots is vital and we have to put our money where our mouths are. Spread the word and rock on.
Now get over there and support him and Jim!!!
Virginia has the rare opportunity to send a genuine, red blooded, American hero to the Senate at a time when we need him greatly.
What do you think of Webb's plan to give Veterans a tax break? Do you think it will go over well with the vets? Or will they dismiss it as a political tool?
Also, do you think John Warner should have swallowed his pride (Repulican pride isn't really pride in my eyes, but hey...) and endorsed Jim Webb? I was at the Veterans event in Richmond, with both Allen and Webb, and Webb was way more impressive. I just don't know if veterans who have voted Republican for decades can cut the ties and cross over.
Thoughts?
And I love you. :)
by phriendlyjaime on Fri Jul 21, 2006 at 02:53:46 PM EDT
Tax break. (4+ / 0-)
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I haven't heard the terms of Webb's proposed tax break so I can't comment.
With regard to vets for Webb I know it can happen. Look everyone in the Navy and Marine Corps knows who James Webb is and knew about him long before he entered this race. I don't think I'm too old to say and believe that. I know I'm right when it comes to the Marine Corps. You can't make it through TBS in Quantico without knowing and admiring James Webb for his service during Viet Nam. He's bona fides f---ing hero. Put his medals on a post card and send them to every vet in VA. That all you need to do.
by Hackett on Fri Jul 21, 2006 at 02:59:56 PM EDT
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