Day: June 7, 2006

NCDC Meeting

I attended the Norfolk City Democratic Committee meeting tonight. Unlike our Virginia Beach counterparts, we only meet once a month, on the first Wednesday. One of our speakers tonight was a Webb representative. This is the very first time anyone from the Webb campaign has visited the NCDC meetings. (I believe a Virginia Beach supporter … Continue reading NCDC Meeting →

Washington, D.C. Building & Construction Trades Council Endorses Harris Miller for U.S. Senate

I just received this press release: U.S. Senate candidate Harris Miller today received the endorsement of the Washington, D.C. Building and Construction Trades Council for the Democratic Senate primary on June 13th. The Council, which represents 15,000 union families in Northern Virginia, issued the following statement: “The Washington, D.C. Building and Construction Trades Council is … Continue reading Washington, D.C. Building & Construction Trades Council Endorses Harris Miller for U.S. Senate →

BREAKING: No Kaine appointment for Rerras

I have just confirmed with a well-placed source that the Rerras appointment is absolutely NOT TRUE. No such appointment is forthcoming nor is it even being discussed. Is it that echo chamber effect at work here? Has this rumor taken off so much that even the elected I spoke with earlier today believes it? In … Continue reading BREAKING: No Kaine appointment for Rerras →

Norfolk council denies developer

OK, so now we are about to get sued. In their infinite wisdom, Norfolk council voted yesterday to deny a developer's plan to build a home on a lot in Norview. Here's the problem: the guy did everything that his was supposed to do. He made sure that the lot was buildable, he used the … Continue reading Norfolk council denies developer →

More on Rerras

I got confirmation earlier today that the Rerras appointment will happen. So gear up, folks, for a special election in the 6th. Further, I understand that the appointment is a benevolent one to help out Rerras and not as an effort to try to claim the 6th for Democrats. In that case, I think it … Continue reading More on Rerras →