The State Board of Elections was busy yesterday (AP). First, they approved a request by the Virginia Republican Party to require voters in their February 12 presidential primary to sign a loyalty oath, vowing to support the eventual Republican nominee. Yawn. As everyone has noted, there is no way to enforce the oath, so this … Continue reading SBE busy Monday
Day: November 27, 2007
DeSteph tries to hold meeting
According to The Virginian Pilot, Virginia Beach councilman Bill DeSteph tried to hold a meeting of "Republican city, state and federal elected officials." ...most of the seven invited city council members declined to attend. One cited a scheduling conflict, when reached by The Virginian-Pilot Monday. Most said they didn't want to take part in a … Continue reading DeSteph tries to hold meeting
A challenge
Yeah, I know we are all tired from the General Assembly races. And full from eating all that good Thanksgiving food 🙂 Nevertheless, there is a race going on in the 1st Congressional District. And Democratic candidate Philip Forgit can use some help. Just two weekends remain between now and Election Day, December 11. So … Continue reading A challenge
Sean Taylor: 1983-2007
Eddy Anaya kneels at the parking spot of Washington Redskins star safety Sean Taylor at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. on Tuesday. KEVIN WOLF | AP Redskins safety Sean Taylor passed away last night, the result of a shooting in his home. Like Jim Ducibella, I am in shock. I had just finished reading the … Continue reading Sean Taylor: 1983-2007
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