As in Republican presidential candidates. In the midst of Saturday's Iowa straw poll, Texas Governor Rick Perry announced his candidacy. By Sunday, after a disappointing third place finish in the straw poll, former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty gave up his bid for the position. I expect we will see a few other candidates drop out … Continue reading One in, one out
RICHMOND -- A federal judge sentenced former 93rd District Del. Phil Hamilton to more than 9 years in prison on bribery and extortion charges Friday morning...
I had the misfortune pleasure of watching the Republican presidential debate last night. I think it's always important to try to understand what makes people tick. How ironic, then, that the first quiz I pulled up on Blogthings today is one about changing the world, which, being president has the possibility to do. You Should … Continue reading Friday fun: How should you change the world?
Condolences to Senator Yvonne B. Miller on the loss of her sister, Carolyn.
The 19th Annual Kiwanis Harbor Party & Seafood Festival will be held Thursday, October 6, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door and can be purchased here. Sponsorships are also available.
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. Folks who read this blog know that I have a long view when it comes to politics. I'm always looking down the road to see what's coming. The Public Policy Polling releases last week gave me a bit of info on where we are right now … Continue reading The perpetual election season
Courtney Lynch has, as expected, thrown her hat in the ring against Tim Kaine for the Democratic nomination for Senate. Took a while, but I finally located her website here.
After funneling about $185,000 of county funds - plus $100K of her own money - to a Nigerian scam artist she met on match.com, ex-Goochland treasurer Brenda Grubbs faces over 400 years in prison after pleading guilty.
It was interesting to see the way this situation played out. It was reminiscent of my struggles with the Cumberland County government. Steven G. Vegh of PilotOnline.com wrote an article that was published last week, asking many questions about the requirements of the FOIA law when it concerns closed meetings. First, he asked the City … Continue reading Norfolk School Board closed meeting was illegal
In a surprise announcement this afternoon, the Fort Monroe Authority named Del. G. Glenn Oder as its next Executive Director. According to the press release from the governor's office, "Oder will resign from the House of Delegates effective August 31st." Oder was challenged by Gary West last cycle. I hope West decides to throw his … Continue reading Oder out – run, Gary, run!
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