Va. Blog Conference

Bottom line: better than I expected. How’s that for a left -handed compliment?

Give the quality of non-bloggers there, it’s encouraging that the blogosphere is obviously having some impact. How? there still isn’t unanimity. There’s no question they can energize a base. Or more precisely, energize volunteers. They also clearly have an impact on MSM, with whom the relationship still tenuous and contentious.

Credit to Dels. Bob Brink (D-Arlington) and Kris Amundson (D-Mt. Vernon) for being there without seeming to politic. Clearly, Del. Brian Moran, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and AG Bob McDonnell were working the crowd. Only Bolling and McDonnell spoke to the conference and their general message: We may be Republicans, but we’re OK. (The conference was dominated by the left/progressives/Democrats/commies/pinkos/, take your pick.) So their goal seemed simply was to say "At least call first before you blast us." Otherwise, nothing interesting. More on the other speakers latter as well as the workshops.

Funny, already at least one blog is trying to boost Shaun Kenney, as if it were a post debate spin room (though without any explanation to why).

Comments

[Bob]

It was clear you were there to learn. Except for one or two "That's a crock," we heard nary a peep out of you. Glad you came.

[Kris Amundson]

We really WEREN'T there to politic. When you're as bad at the whole technical end of things as Bob and I are, you gotta get all the help you can! I did come away with lots to think about, that's for sure.