The four freshman state senators - Richard H. Stuart (R-Westmoreland), Jill Vogel (R-Winchester), Ralph Northam (D-Norfolk) and John Miller (D-Newport News) - Monday announced the formation of the Commonwealth Caucus. The Senators formed the caucus as a bipartisan effort to put Virginia above party affiliation on important issues facing the Commonwealth. According to the press … Continue reading Freshman senators form Commonwealth Caucus
Day: January 12, 2009
NN Dems host inaugural ball
According to The Daily Press, the Newport News City Democratic Committee is hosting an inaugural ball. For $20 a pop, the public can party in tuxes and ball gowns to live music at the Newport News Omni Hotel from 7 to 11 p.m. "There's got to be a bunch of people that as much as … Continue reading NN Dems host inaugural ball
Who is Rich Savage?
In a book about New York Government, author Robert B. Ward had this to say: Among political observers, the office of lieutenant governor traditionally receives respect equal to that given the U.S. vice presidency -- in other words, not much. One who held the latter office, John Nance Garner, is famously reputed to have said … Continue reading Who is Rich Savage?
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