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).