Virgilio Perez Pascoe, joined us to discuss Bill Richardson’s presidential campaign and the DNC meeting in Las Vegas.

The Kudzu Vine’s Labor Day weekend episode opens with hosts David and Tim swapping stories—Tim recounting a sports-lover’s dream tour through Soldier Field, Wrigley Field, and Notre Dame Stadium, while David caught the Falcons–Ravens game closer to home.After the warm-up, the show pivots to politics, previewing upcoming guest Virgilio Perez Pascoe, who will discuss Bill Richardson’s presidential campaign and the DNC meeting in Las Vegas. The hosts dive first into U.S. Senate leadership rumors, particularly speculation that Georgia’s Saxby Chambliss may rise in Republican ranks.Tim and Bernita express skepticism, suggesting GOP leaders may see his seat as “safe” and may be boosting his profile ahead of reelection. Discussion shifts to Vernon Jones, whose Republican-linked donors fuel suspicions that he may be serving as a spoiler in the Democratic Senate primary—or possibly eyeing a congressional run against Hank Johnson.Local political maneuvering also takes center stage: Jack Ellis potentially challenging Rep. Jim Marshall, a special election in Pike-Lamar-Upson counties featuring Democratic candidate Dr. Bonnie Burns Gardner, and former state Rep. Paul Smith seeking a Rome City Commission seat with an eye toward becoming mayor. Rumors even surface about former Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor considering a mayoral bid in Albany as a political comeback. Nationally, the hosts analyze the fallout from Sen. Larry Craig’s arrest and contrast GOP treatment of Craig, David Vitter, and Mark Foley—calling out inconsistencies driven by political self-interest. They note the Republican Party’s broader turmoil, including Sen. John Warner’s retirement and vulnerable GOP seats nationwide. Finally, they touch on 2008 presidential dynamics, highlighting John Edwards’ continued strength in Iowa despite lagging national momentum.