Congratulations to Chad Dotson (Commonwealth Conservative) and Waldo Jaquith (Waldo Jaquith), who have been named contributing editors at Campaigns & Elections Magazine. They will write side-by-side columns about the intersection of technology and politics, with an emphasis on the blogosphere.

These two young men certainly deserve the recognition: They published the pioneer blogs of Virginia politics. Indeed, they were the inspiration for the Bacon’s Rebellion blog. I’d still be limited to bi-weekly newsletters if they hadn’t demonstrated what blogs could accomplish at the level of state/local politics.

Here’s what Waldo has to say. And what Chad has to say.

All I ask, guys, is this: Stay true to your roots. Don’t forget the little guys who made you famous!