Author Archives: vjp

I learned a lot about politics as the result of my run for Treasurer. This blog is my way of staying in touch with those who supported me and reaching out to those who did not.

Broadband Is Job Stimulant For Virginia

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 – 9:03 am

Guest post by Timothy J. Early
The National Telecommunications & Information Administration has awarded $21.5 million in broadband stimulus projects in southern Virginia. Although these projects are directed specifically at connecting Virginia Tech campuses and bringing broadband to public schools in Blacksburg, Bedford and six counties in the Appalachian region of Virginia, one report [...]

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Sine Die

Monday, March 15, 2010 – 8:10 am

At a little before 6pm Sunday, both houses of the legislature completed this session and adjourned sine die. The extra day of session was to deal with the budget, which covers the next two years of operations for the Commonwealth.
With a $4.2 billion shortfall, some hard choices had to be made.  The budget is available [...]

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Saunders campaign kickoff Sunday

Friday, March 12, 2010 – 9:29 am

Barbara Saunders, candidate for the Norfolk council seat in Ward 1, will have a campaign kickoff this coming Sunday, March 14. The event begins at 1pm and will be held at Ocean View Baptist Church. More details are available in the flier (pdf).

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Friday fun: what’s your hillbilly name?

Friday, March 12, 2010 – 8:59 am

Your Hillbilly Name Is: Big Bessie Dallas

Ain’tcha got one better’n that un

Hillbilly Name Generator

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American Idol Results 03/11/10

Thursday, March 11, 2010 – 8:58 pm

Four more contestants – two females and two males – were eliminated from Season 9 of American Idol. Slowly, we are getting to the better part of the season.
The first elimination was Katelyn. As I tweeted last night, I think she chose the right song – “I Feel the Earth Move” by Carole King. But [...]

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Musings on the democratic process

Thursday, March 11, 2010 – 9:00 am

Once the democratic process is corrupted, the scourge cannot be contained.
You see, change isn’t always bad, and standing still can mean you’re actually falling behind. To improve the outcome, the folks who continue to do what’s always been done should be outvoted — or replaced.
The two quotes above come from facing pages in last Saturday’s [...]

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ICYMI: VA Gaywatch

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 – 9:05 am

Jon Stewart poked fun last night at Virginia’s Governor, Bob McDonnell and Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli.

UPDATE: The Governor has issued Executive Directive #1 (pdf) on discrimination. From the accompanying email:
While the separation of powers doctrine precludes the Governor from changing the Virginia Human Rights Act via Executive Order, he wants to be clear [...]

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Who is McKinley Price?

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 – 8:10 am

Come May 4, the residents of Newport News will elect a new mayor. Joe Frank, who was the city’s first elected mayor in 1996, has decided to step down. Some say the reason is that Frank could no longer count to four: the seven member council has a relatively new coalition of four and Frank [...]

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