Jeffrey Breit, who had contemplated a run for Senate this fall, has withdrawn from consideration. The seat is currently occupied by Republican Ken Stolle, who is running for Sheriff in Virginia Beach. Breit, 54, has four young children. It was his committment to family, as well as his law practice, that prompted him to withdraw. … Continue reading Breit out of Senate race
Day: June 23, 2009
Opinion, please: 5 life terms excessive?
A man committed five counts of robbery and was convicted. No one was physically harmed. According to this article, a guilty plea would have netted him as little as 13 years. [Judge Norman] Thomas had no sympathy. He had thought about the case frequently. The judge cited Clardy's use of Craigslist to lure victims, calling … Continue reading Opinion, please: 5 life terms excessive?
Reason #9,859,743,201 why Norfolk should elect school board
Billy Cook For once, I agree with Brian Kirwin: Electing the School Board won’t solve everything, since electing the City Council hasn’t exactly stocked City Hall with geniuses. But it can’t hurt to get the schools free of this nonsense. UPDATE: Billy Cook was unanimously reappointed. Still doesn't change my opinion on elected school boards.
The People’s Debate
With the announcement that the two gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell, will be debating in late July at the pricey Homestead resort, I was reminded of an email that I received back in May and that I promised to post once the primary was over. On May 4, AARP and The … Continue reading The People’s Debate
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