Oh bytheway-MY Governor Tim Kaine

[underpants]

Virginia governor to immediately return home
http://www.wluctv6.com/Global/story.asp?S=6378998&nav=81AX

TOKYO Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, having just arrived in Asia for a trade mission, is turning around and heading back home in the wake of the shooting rampage at Virginia Tech.

Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Kaine called it a "very tragic day for us in Virginia." He says he's been on the phone with President Bush, who offered his condolences, and the president of Virginia Tech.

Kaine says his reaction to the news of the shooting "was just shock."

The governor and his wife arrived in Tokyo Monday night. They hope to be back in time for a convocation to be held by Virginia Tech tomorrow.


Statement
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"It is difficult to comprehend senseless violence on this scale.

"Our prayers are with the families and friends of these victims, and members of the extended Virginia Tech community.

"The state is working closely with Tech officials, local law enforcement, and the community health system to provide whatever additional resources and support may be needed.

"My staff has made arrangements for me to leave Tokyo today, where I was set to begin a two-week Asian trade mission, so that I can return to the Commonwealth on Tuesday.

"I urge Virginians to keep these victims and their families in their thoughts and prayers."


http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/113303

[Captain Hilts]

1. He's flying to Roanoke with Prez. Bush in AF1. nt

[MADem]

2. Bush is trying to do a "mourner in chief" thing like Clinton.

He doesn't do those too well unless he has an enemy to wag his finger at and threaten.

[underpants]

6. What? This didn't impress you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPCjIXEu_tA

[soothsayer]

3. flying back from japan on our dime, no doubt

[bmbmd]

4. I don't see a problem with that.

It is his job.

[liberalnurse]

5. Indeed, understandable since

he was on a trade mission.

[MADem]

7. Well, he was there on the taxpayer dime, on a trade mission. NT