Tag Archives: Marshall-Newman Amendment

Is abuse a “family value”?

Posted on September 21, 2006 by David

This is very good exposure of the impact of Marshall/Newman on domestic violence law enforcement. In the context of the domestic violence professionals and elected officials cited, it’s painfully obvious that the pro-amendment ideologue interviewed for this article doesn’t have … Continue reading →

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Reston Forum on Marshall/Newman

Posted on September 20, 2006 by David

“If those who wrote this amendment had really written out what they wanted, it would be so repugnant that no one would consider it.” –Delegate Ken Plum, discussing the legislative history of the Marshall/Newman amendment Sunday night we had the … Continue reading →

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Victoria’s make-believe amendment

Posted on September 19, 2006 by David

There was great cause for celebration last week when the Attorney General couldn’t resist temptation, and released an advisory opinion on the Marshall/Newman amendment that proved our point: Lawyers and legal scholars can’t agree on how judges would interpret its … Continue reading →

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We The People on Constitution Day

Posted on September 18, 2006 by David

Update 2: Kenton has video. Update: Watch the Fox 5 News coverage here. Photo credits: Stephen G. Cook FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2006 Contact: Linda Monk Chair, We the People PAC 703-360-4462 linda@lindamonk.com Doug Reimel Treasurer, We the People … Continue reading →

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Kaine will “vigorously” oppose amendment

Posted on September 15, 2006 by David

The Washington Post today reported that Governor Timothy Kaine will “use the power of his office” to educate voters about the consequences of the Marshall/Newman amendment. “This is language I don’t feel comfortable putting into the constitution,” said Kaine, who … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Coalition Ad – “Read it all”

Posted on September 15, 2006 by David

This is the ad that the Commonwealth Coalition has just produced. Unlike the pro-amendment ad, which Eileen at VBDems has hilariously dubbed the “Horny Hands” Ad, this one is actually germane to what the amendment says. This ad needs to … Continue reading →

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Dueling lawyers

Posted on September 14, 2006 by David

Delegate Bob Marshall asked for an official opinion from the Attorney General on the impact of the proposed Marshall/Newman amendment, and he got one. Too bad he didn’t think harder about the context of that opinion and what it would … Continue reading →

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