Day: December 13, 2006

More on the 87th HOD race

Bearing Drift has some additional information on Hank Giffin, the Republican (as yet unannounced) challenger in the the 87th, a seat currently occupied by Paula Miller. Pam reports that a fundraiser with Newt Gingrich is in the works for February. Right now, I'm getting contradictory information on this race. If some of the stuff I'm … Continue reading More on the 87th HOD race →

DPVA Training Conference

The DPVA is holding a Training Conference on January 12-13, 2007 at the Holiday Inn - Central in Richmond. From the announcement, the conference is for local party officers and potential 2007 candidates, but it appears any party member can attend. (No doubt if I have read this wrong, someone will correct me.) There is … Continue reading DPVA Training Conference →

Voting paper trails and audits

From GOTV: A coalition of citizens’ groups will be working to pass legislation through the Virginia 2007 legislative session to require all election machines in the state to provide voter-verifiable paper audit trails. Charter members of the Verifiable Voting Coalition of Virginia include: Virginia League of Women Voters Virginia Libertarian Party Common Cause New Electoral … Continue reading Voting paper trails and audits →

Johnson disoriented, not a stroke

According to the latest report from the AP, Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) did not suffer a stroke or a heart attack. Johnson, who will 60 on Dec. 28, became disoriented during a conference call with reporters at midday Wednesday, stuttering in response to a question. He was taken to George Washington University Hospital, where doctors … Continue reading Johnson disoriented, not a stroke →

Norfolk considers smoking ban

Shortly after taking her seat, the newest member of council, Theresa Whibley, proposed that Norfolk become the first city in the state to implement a city-wide ban on smoking in restaurants. Today we learn that the idea has legs and council is moving towards such a ban, perhaps as early as January. Two things come … Continue reading Norfolk considers smoking ban →