The lobbyist & the delegate: husband & wife

Despite the General Assembly taking on of various ethics bills for its members, none of the legislation I've seen addresses the lobbyists. And some of these relationships between lobbyists and members of the legislature have a certain odor to them. Case in point: Del. Watkins Abbitt (I (but really R)-59th)  and his wife, Madeline. Del. … Continue reading The lobbyist & the delegate: husband & wife

Coffee Party

As opposed to the Tea Party From an email I received: The Coffee Party Movement gives voice to Americans who want to see cooperation in government. We recognize that the federal government is not the enemy of the people, but the expression of our collective will, and that we must participate in the democratic process … Continue reading Coffee Party