Day: March 12, 2009

Sabato on governor’s race

In part one of three parts, UVA's Larry Sabato takes a look at the upcoming governor's races in 2009 and 2010. He gives a brief synopsis of the situation in Virginia: Another chance for party change is in Virginia, where Republicans have already decided upon their gubernatorial nominee, former state Attorney General Bob McDonnell. Democrats … Continue reading Sabato on governor’s race →

SPSA news: increase fees, sell plant

Thursday's Virginian-Pilot includes an article on the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) and the latest plans for the beleagured agency. It seems that a couple of the member communities - Norfolk and Chesapeake - have come up with a plan: Raising tipping fees from $104 per ton to $175 per ton Sell off the Portsmouth … Continue reading SPSA news: increase fees, sell plant →

Republican woes

I saw this article by Leonard Pitts earlier this week in The Virginian-Pilot. You will not believe it, but I have been rooting for the GOP. As well deserved as its recent drubbings have been, the fact is, single-party governance is invariably a recipe for overreaching; the Bush years proved that inarguably. So for the … Continue reading Republican woes →