The front page, below the fold story in Saturday's Virginian-Pilot is a classic example of the inside baseball that Norfolk politics has become. Here we have two ticketmates - the Democratic candidates for Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer - engaging in what amounts to a he said/she said argument. At the end of the … Continue reading Norfolk Commissioner taken to task by Treasurer
Month: October 2009
VA Beach Sheriff’s Candidates
Recently, the two candidates for sheriff in Virginia Beach were interviewed on WAVY TV 10. Go John Bell!
Villanueva: “I need your vote … in New Jersey!”
Ron Villanueva wants the residents of District 21 to vote for him - in New Jersey! (click to enlarge) Ha! And no, I didn't make this up. You can see it for yourself here. (UPDATE: Not any more. The state info has been corrected on the website at that link.) To voters in the Virginia … Continue reading Villanueva: “I need your vote … in New Jersey!”
“Mr. Cuccinelli’s bigotry”
So says The Washington Post editorial board. Putting aside what Mr. Cuccinelli has to say about homosexuals when he's not trying so hard to be polite, let's call his comments what they are: bigotry. Bigotry is as pernicious today, applied to homosexuals, as it was a century ago or less, when immigrants and minorities were … Continue reading “Mr. Cuccinelli’s bigotry”
LBGT Phonebanking for Bobby & Joe Monday
The LBGT community is coming together this Monday, November 2, from 6-8pm to phone bank for Delegates Bobby Mathieson and Joe Bouchard. The event will be held at the Coordinated Campaign Headquarters located at 5101 Cleveland St., 3rd Floor. Of course, you don't have to be LBGT to participate. Come on out and help propel … Continue reading LBGT Phonebanking for Bobby & Joe Monday
Friday fun: are you black or orange?
In the spirit of Halloween, how about this quiz? 😉 You Are Black You are a serious and thoughtful person. You spend a lot of time in quiet reflection. You are a friend of the honesty, and you don't sugar coat anything. You prefer the truth in all its complexity. While you may relate to … Continue reading Friday fun: are you black or orange?
Videos today
A number of new videos in the last couple of days for Democratic candidates. From Creigh Deeds: From Jody Wagner: From Steve Shannon:
Predictions on Pilot endorsements – local races
There are so many localities in this region with local races, mainly constitutional officers, that I can't begin to keep up. There are a couple of Virginia Beach races that I've been aware of - sheriff and Commonwealth's attorney - but that's about it. As it turns out, I was a little late in getting … Continue reading Predictions on Pilot endorsements – local races
Healthcare, medicare bills online
The healthcare bills as introduced in the House of Representatives are now available online in pdf format. H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act - is available here and H.R. 3961 - Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 - is available here. While I consider healthcare a real priority - as any … Continue reading Healthcare, medicare bills online
“Endorsing corruption”
Yeah, I stole that headline from Norman Leahy. Placing a higher value on incumbency than on ethics, the Daily Press and the Virginia Gazette have both endorsed Del. Phil Hamilton for re-election. In other words, he may be a crook but he's our crook. Honestly, I'm not surprised. As a senior member of the majority … Continue reading “Endorsing corruption”
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