I read The Daily Progress almost daily. Readers write heartfelt letters about the benefits of either Barack Obama or John McCain as the next U.S. president.

For those riding the rails of the political fence, deciding for whom to vote can be a difficult thing.

In this election cycle both national parties are calling for change. Though each party has its spin on the subject, there is unanimity in the declaration that Washington is broken.

John McCain, Barack Obama, et al.: Enough!

Virgil Goode might not have “agreed” to a televised debate — but he should have.

I have noticed that both presidential candidates have espoused “change.”

One candidate served in the Navy as a field grade officer, flew 23 combat missions and acquitted himself heroically while being tortured in a communist POW camp for more than five years.

Focus on policies and principles, not just experience or distractions like race.

I am not surprised Rep. Virgil Goode, R-Rocky Mount, cancelled his televised debate with Tom Perriello, Democrat.

So tell me, Jim Gilmore and Virgil Goode ...

My trust in the democratic process was rudely jolted a few days ago.

Watching the news and reading recent letters to the editor in The Daily Progress, I don’t understand all the consternation and hate aimed at Sarah Palin.

Does Barack Obama’s race matter?

I have seen many campaign ads on the local television stations that have been approved by Sen. Barack Obama. They have two things in common ...

Our son, Tom Perriello, is running for U.S. Congress from the 5th District of Virginia.