Day: October 4, 2007

On SCHIP

I tend to stay away from national politics on this blog. There are many, many places across the net to read about those issues. But yesterday's veto by George Bush requires comment. This letter to the editor that appears in today's Virginian-Pilot sums up my feelings: The thing that separates human beings from all other … Continue reading On SCHIP →

OTR candidate debate schedule

WVEC's On the Record with host Joel Rubin will have the following candidate debates: 10/07 - 83rd House District - Democrat Joe Bouchard and Republican Chris Stolle 10/14 - 6th Senate District - Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican incumbent Nick Rerras 10/21 - 87th House District - incumbent Democrat Paula Miller and Republican Hank Giffin … Continue reading OTR candidate debate schedule →

One at a time

One at a time. That's how you persuade voters. And then they tell a friend, who tells a friend, and so on. Pretty soon, you've got a steamroller going. And an election won. Yesterday, Steve Heretick picked up another voter - Grumpy. He says: I know Mr. Heretick and know him to be an honest, … Continue reading One at a time →

Webb conducts hearings on prison population increase

Senator Jim Webb is conducting Joint Economic Committee hearing this morning to explore the steep increase in the prison population. The hearing is entitled "Mass Incarceration in the United States: At What Cost?” and will include testimony from experts in the field. One of those scheduled to appear is Norfolk's own Alphonso Albert, who is … Continue reading Webb conducts hearings on prison population increase →