TPM has been all over the story of the mystery candidate, Alvin Greene, who won the Democratic nomination for Senate in South Carolina. The latest is this video interview of him. No offense to Mr. Greene, but I'm beginning to think there's a heck of a lot more to this story than we know. This … Continue reading Strange winner in SC
Day: June 9, 2010
Update on Ward 7 seat
Norfolk Council Tuesday agreed to two things that I think are important in naming a replacement to occupy the Superward 7 seat being vacated by Councilwoman Daun Hester on June 30. First, the council has decided that the appointee will agree not to run in the special election in November. I think that is critical, … Continue reading Update on Ward 7 seat
And the race is on!
Congratulations to Scott Rigell for winning the Republican nomination in Tuesday's primary. He won decisively - by nearly 13% - in a crowded field of candidates, although with less than 40% of the votes cast. No doubt the higher turnout helped. Many predicted turnout in the 7% range; instead, it was closer to 10%. Rigell … Continue reading And the race is on!
Norfolk School Board: nominations, interviews
In a short press release Tuesday, Norfolk City Council announced that a public hearing will be held next Tuesday, June 15, to accept nominations for the three available slots on the school board. Norfolk remains one of the few localities to still appoint its school board, which has been under fire recently. Councilwoman Theresa Whibley … Continue reading Norfolk School Board: nominations, interviews
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