Day: July 29, 2009

Whitfield: count in Amundson, Shannon

"Add my name to the list," says retiring Del. Kris Amundson. We ought to add legislation to compensate Mr. Whitfield to our Calendar for August 19. And AG candidate Steve Shannon joined the chorus as well. In a press release today: “Arthur Whitfield spent twenty-two years of his life in prison for crimes he did … Continue reading Whitfield: count in Amundson, Shannon →

Cantor draws an oppo site

Eric Cantor, the Republican Congressman from the 7th district, is the subject of a relatively new blog, countercantor.com. The site is just getting started but it it will be a great place for all things Cantor. Give it a look 😉

Bouchard backs Whitfield in GA special session

Add Del. Joe Bouchard to the list of those who would like Arthur Whitfield's case to be taken up in special session. Arthur Whitfield suffered for more than two decades in prison for a crime he did not commit. While we can never return to Mr. Whitfield the years he has lost, we can begin … Continue reading Bouchard backs Whitfield in GA special session →

Whitfield: Gov “not opposed”

According to the Washington Post blog, Governor Tim Kaine is "not opposed" to including legislation to compensate Arthur Whitfield in the special session. In an email, the governor's spokesperson, Lynda Tran, said: However Governor Kaine, who pardoned Mr. Whitfield earlier this year, is clearly sympathetic to his circumstances and would not object to a claims … Continue reading Whitfield: Gov “not opposed” →

Mathieson joins call for Whitfield inclusion in session

Del. Bobby Mathieson (D-21st), has joined the call for the inclusion of remedy for Arthur Whitfield in the special session of the General Assembly, scheduled for August 19. ... I call for the legislature and Governor Kaine to use this special session to avoid a miscarriage of justice by addressing the situation confronting Arthur Whitfield, … Continue reading Mathieson joins call for Whitfield inclusion in session →

Three for Thursday

Looking for something to do Thursday afternoon/evening? Well, if you are in Hampton Roads, you have your pick of at least three events going on. Gary West campaign office opening is from 5pm-8pm. Details are here. Del. Joe Bouchard fundraiser is 4:30pm to 6:30pm at D'egg Diner in downtown Norfolk. $50/$250/$500/$1,000 RSVP to Jenn Democratic … Continue reading Three for Thursday →

LBC proposes Whitfield legislation

The Legislative Black Caucus, which is chaired by Norfolk's own Del. Kenny Alexander, has drafted legislation (pdf)to compensate Arthur Whitfield. In a statement, Alexander said: On Wednesday, August 19, 2009, the Virginia General Assembly will convene a Special Session to address the significant impact of the June 25 decision of the US Supreme Court in … Continue reading LBC proposes Whitfield legislation →