I can't believe McDonnell had the audacity to say Virginia's state workers pay nothing towards their retirement. Has he signed so many bills that he forgot about the two related to this?
Month: July 2011
Norfolk community engagement meeting Tuesday
The City of Norfolk is holding a community outreach meeting this coming Tuesday, July 26th. According to the press release: In 1996, Norfolk City Council established the vision of Norfolk based upon the following priorities: community building; education; public accountability; public safety; regional partnerships; economic development. City Council is reviewing the priorities and vision for … Continue reading Norfolk community engagement meeting Tuesday
Friday fun: favorite summer activity
With temperatures above 100 today here in Hampton Roads, the dog days of summer are certainly upon us. So this little quiz seems appropriate. You Are Unique Because you are quiet and sweet, others tend to underestimate your abilities. You are a force. You enjoy your alone time, but you can also hang in a … Continue reading Friday fun: favorite summer activity
Washington is psychotic
"You'll get mesmerized /By alibis/ And limbo dance in pairs/ Please lock that door/It don't make much sense/That common sense/Don't make no sense/No more" John Prine "Common Sense" It's hard to believe that people we elected to represent us and who swore to act in the best interest of the United States and its citizens … Continue reading Washington is psychotic
Un-democratic Democrats (updated)
So it seems the Democratic Party of Virginia has returned to its old ways of denying challengers to incumbents access to the party's voter file. This issue was supposedly resolved a few years ago, but has been resurrected for the current election cycle. I understand it was a vote at a recent Steering Committee meeting … Continue reading Un-democratic Democrats (updated)
Virginia Destroyers, UFL season delayed
The UFL announced yesterday that it would delay the start of its season until mid-September. This, of course, affects Hampton Roads own franchise, the Virginia Destroyers. >" /> I happened to have been at a retreat at the Chesapeake hotel that was the Destroyers' team hotel a couple of weeks ago. Running into Marty Schottenheimer, … Continue reading Virginia Destroyers, UFL season delayed
21st HOD: Bennett launches website, FB
One of the few races on the Southside of Hampton Roads is that in the 21st House of Delegates district which pits freshman incumbent Ron Villanueva against political newcomer Adrianne Bennett. An attorney, Bennett is a Hampton Roads native who once interned for former Congressman Owen Picket. For Democrats in Virginia Beach, this is about … Continue reading 21st HOD: Bennett launches website, FB
H.R. #3: assault on women’s health
Guest post by Viola Baskerville Last week America paid her final respects to one of our most beloved First Ladies, Betty Ford. Time Magazine once called her the “Fighting First Lady” for her outspoken political views and support for women’s rights. She was a Republican who lobbied for the ERA Amendment to the United States … Continue reading H.R. #3: assault on women’s health
Hirschbiel in 2nd CD race
Virginia Beach businessman Paul Hirschbiel made it official Monday that he is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat, currently held by Scott Rigell. Although the Congressional redistricting plan is not yet final, I expect the 2nd CD to be more Republican-leaning than it is now. That would make it more difficult for a liberal … Continue reading Hirschbiel in 2nd CD race
Cumberland School Board member declines to run for re-election
George Reid, who has been the School Board member for District 4 for almost twenty years, has announced he is not running for re-election this fall in local elections. Reid, who has refused to answer any questions from me for well over two years, presided over the board as it's chair most recently, until an … Continue reading Cumberland School Board member declines to run for re-election
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