According to the Virginian Pilot, Norfolk city manager Regina Williams has taken a temporary leave of absence to be with her husband, Drew, while he seeks treatment at John Hopkins University Hospital. I last saw Drew at Senator Yvonne Miller's golf tournament last fall. I used to see him a lot, when both of us … Continue reading City manager takes leave to be with ill husband
Day: May 15, 2007
You’re invited!
Senator Yvonne B. Miller • Senator L. Louise Lucas Delegate Kenneth C. Alexander • Delegate Algie T. Howell, Jr. Delegate Johnny S. Joannou • Delegate Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. Delegate Kenneth R. Melvin • Delegate Paula J. Miller Delegate Lionell Spruill, Sr. Invite you to the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bash Sponsored by Vivian J. … Continue reading You’re invited!
BREAKING: Falwell dies
Via Yahoo News: LYNCHBURG, Va. - The Rev. Jerry Falwell, who founded the Moral Majority and built the religious right into a political force, died Tuesday shortly after being found unconscious in his office at Liberty University, a school executive said. He was 73. UPDATE: Statement of the governor: Reverend Falwell’s death will be deeply … Continue reading BREAKING: Falwell dies
Falwell found unconscious, condition grave
The Daily Press is reporting that Jerry Falwell was found unconscious this morning and is now in "gravely serious" condition. Ron Godwin, the executive vice president of Falwell's Liberty University, said Falwell was found unresponsive around 10:45 a.m. and taken to Lynchburg General Hospital. Falwell, 73, is a fundamentalist pastor and the founder of both … Continue reading Falwell found unconscious, condition grave
Congrats, Ralph Northam!
The Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics announced today that Ralph Northam is the winner of its 2007 Virginia Child Advocate award for his outstanding contributions to children in Hampton Roads and his work for all children in the Commonwealth. The letter announcing this was signed by Colleen Kraft, president of the Academy. … Continue reading Congrats, Ralph Northam!
Mamie Locke website
This has got to be one of the best designed candidate websites I've seen. A little light on the issues, but very pleasing to the eye.
Inside baseball never goes out of season
The official baseball season has started for another year. But the political game of inside baseball is year round, never taking a break. The general public has no idea this game is being played. Up in Arlington, 24-year Treasurer Frank O'Leary is facing a primary challenge. Not because O'Leary is not doing his job - … Continue reading Inside baseball never goes out of season
Double standards
With both a woman and a black as serious contenders for the presidential nomination, it has been interesting to watch the inevitable double standards being applied. In the case of Hillary Clinton, it has been obvious. After the so-called "debate," the conversation about Hillary was about her "tone," whether she came off as "shrill" and … Continue reading Double standards
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