Day: August 27, 2007

Vick statement after plea

PilotOnline has the text as well as the video of Michael Vick's statement that he made earlier today after entering his plea. "I take full responsibility for my actions. For one second will I sit right here — not for one second will I sit right here and point the finger and try to blame … Continue reading Vick statement after plea →

Biggest Hampton Roads D party coming up

The biggest party for Democrats in Hampton Roads (and beyond) is coming up next week. Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd) is holding his 31st Annual Labor Day Picnic.  Last year's event was a blast. You can RSVP for this year's event thru the DPVA website.

Bye, bye: Gonzales has resigned

From the AP via PilotOnline: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned, officials said Monday, ending a monthslong standoff with critics who questioned his honesty and competence at the helm of the Justice Department. Like rats on a sinking ship: Gonzales, whom Bush once considered for appointment to the Supreme Court, is the fourth top-ranking administration official … Continue reading Bye, bye: Gonzales has resigned →

Spruill op-ed on transportation

Today's edition of the Virginian-Pilot features an op-ed by Chesapeake delegate Lionell Spruill Sr. The topic is the transportation plan and Spruill outlines for all why he never supported it. From the very beginning I supported the Legislative Black Caucus plan for a statewide gas tax increase of eight cents. Caucus members felt that this … Continue reading Spruill op-ed on transportation →

Heretick event with Warner

The weather around here was awful Sunday, so I didn't relish the thought of driving over an hour to Suffolk for a fundraiser for Steve Heretick, Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district. However, I had said that I would attend so I headed out. As it turns out, the weather was a bit worse … Continue reading Heretick event with Warner →