Archive for July 2009
Legislators propose bills for Whitfield in special session
Legislation to compensate Norfolk’s Arthur Whitfield is being proposed by Hampton Roads legislators. According to sources close to the issue, Senators Ken Stolle and Ralph Northam will patron legislation in the Senate while Delegate Sal Iaquinto, whose bill is slightly different, will do so in the House. (Text of both bills is below the fold.) … Continue reading
Deeds announces additional support
Yesterday, Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds announced the support of eight Republican who served in the Virginia General Assembly: Sen. Brandon Bell (R. – Roanoke Co.) – Member of Senate: 1992-96; 2004-2008. Sen. John Chichester (R. – Stafford) – Member of Senate: 1978-2008. Elected President pro tempore of the Senate, 2000. Former Chair of Finance Committee. … Continue reading
For the GA special session: compensate Whitfield
The situation with Arthur Whitfield never ceases to amaze me. I just find it hard to believe that there is no way to help out this innocent man. Come on, guys – take it up in the special session. He deserves it.
Kaine to call special session
Multiple outlets (AP, RTD) are reporting that Governor Tim Kaine will call a special session of the General Assembly to deal with the recent Supreme Court ruling in the case of Melendez-Diaz. According to The Jaded JD, who has covered this ruling from the beginning: …no legislative solution to cure the constitutional defect in Virginia’s … Continue reading
Deeds releases proposed debate/forum schedule
Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds released a list of ten debates/forums that he is willing to participate in. Pending approval by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, who previously challenged Deeds to appear in a series of debates, the schedule would be as follows: HOT SPRINGS — Virginia Bar Association Debate, The Homestead – July 25, 2009 … Continue reading
Pilot snapshot: race in America
Three different stories in Tuesday’s Virginian-Pilot provide a snapshot of where America is on the issue of race. The first two stories were news stories, the third an op-ed piece.
BET co-founder endorses McDonnell
Shelia Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, has endorsed Republican Bob McDonnell for governor. Johnson, a significant contributor to Governor Tim Kaine, made the endorsement earlier today. From the press release, Johnson said: Make no mistake, these are tough economic times for all Virginians. Unemployment is on the rise and families are struggling to stay … Continue reading
Monday press conferences
Seems everyone wants to have a press conference today. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds held a press conference this morning in Roanoke where he, along with Senator Mark Warner, announced the Deeds Plan to Jump Start the economy. The press release from that is below the fold. At noon, vpap is holding its first ever … Continue reading
West office opening 7/30
Please Join Gary West House of Delegates Candidate, District 94 With Local Elected Officials, Candidates, and Campaign Staff For Office Opening Party Thursday, July 30, 2009 – 5pm-8pm At West for Delegate Campaign Headquarters: Teagle Building, 2nd Floor 12284 Warwick Blvd, Suite 2-H Newport News, VA 23606 ___________________________ Contact: manager@garywestfordelegate.com or (757) 874-0492 Campaign Contributions: … Continue reading
Moon landing 40 years later
I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth. ~ President John F. Kennedy, May 25, 1961 Although he didn’t live to see it, the president’s dream was fulfilled 40 years ago today … Continue reading
Shannon calls on Cuccinelli to respond to Crabhill remarks
Democratic AG candidate Steve Shannon held a press telephone conference this afternoon. (Due to other commitments, I was unable to participate.) Based on his press release (below the fold), Shannon asked Republican AG candidate Ken Cuccinelli to respond to the remarks offered by Catherine Crabhill, the Republican candidate in the 99th House of Delegates district. … Continue reading
Happy birthday, Joe!
Happy birthday to Delegate Joe Bouchard! Today he turns 55. In honor of his birthday, the campaign is asking for donations of $55. Wish him a happy birthday yourself by sending him a few bucks. I’m sure he’d be grateful for any amount that you can give.
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