Politics
Hurt’s recent statement on “Obamacare”
Recently, Robert Hurt made comments on the two-year anniversary of the passage of “Obamacare” otherwise known as the health care reform law or ACA. “It has been just two years since President Obama signed his health care bill into law and with each passing day it becomes clearer that the President’s health care law is … Continue reading
I guess Cuccinelli is a RINO, too
Virginia Attorney General – and 2013 gubernatorial candidate – Ken Cuccinelli appeared on Bill O’Reilly’s show last night. This came on the heels of O’Reilly having called out the AG a couple of nights before, as he has “reported” on the story of the beating of two Virginian-Pilot reporters. The exchange got testy at times, … Continue reading
Thank you, Mr. President
Never thought I’d live long enough to see this. What a wonderful belated birthday present! Video is below the fold.
Demographics and much more
I ran across this handy tool a while back, and I refer to it often. The Commonwealth of Virginia has available a report with plenty of information in it. Everything from current statistics to future employment trends and occupation viability.
In Defense of Denis Finley – “The Factor” got it wrong
Guest post by John Fredericks At the expense of being classified by Bill O’Reilly as “pin-head,” the normally astute Fox News talk show icon really got this one wrong. And now he won’t own up to his own editorial malfeasance. O’Reilly’s attempt to spin a yarn about how Virginian-Pilot Editor-in-Chief Denis Finley is part of … Continue reading
Drive-by meetings do not serve the constituency
On Robert Hurt’s official website, details of visits he has made to the district are available to read. That’s a good thing. What’s not so good is that Hurt does not hold meetings planned so a community can attend, so called “Town Hall” meetings. You might remember our previous representative, Tom Perriello attended in excess … Continue reading
Low turnout – but better
My latest column appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. Lots of figures from the results of Tuesday’s election – because that was really the only thing that was different as compared to four years ago. Here’s the big thing: if the folks who turned out Tuesday stay involved in the process, they can make a difference. … Continue reading
How to Survive Raising Taxes
The three incumbents running for Williamsburg City Council were all re-elected Tuesday, despite the fact that next Thursday they will almost certainly approve a budget that increases taxes, possibly multiple taxes. When City Manager Jack Tuttle proposed a budget two months ago that included increases in the real estate tax rate, personal property tax rate, … Continue reading
Follow up on Hampton School Board and Censorship
Back in January I wrote a blog relating to a policy the Hampton School Board was working on which would censor what employees could say with the threat of being sued or fired if they said anything prejudicial to the interest to Hampton City Schools. The statement was so vague it could have even been … Continue reading
When an opinion makes the news
I don’t think it happens very often that opinion writers break the news. They tend to opine on the fact previously presented – or at least that’s my general impression. But Tuesday, Virginian-Pilot columnist Michelle Washington broke a story – and it has reverberated around the country, courtesy of a link from Drudge Report. A … Continue reading
Election night results
UPDATED Wednesday, 5/2: Were there any surpises in Hampton Roads last night? I think not. The candidates with the most money won. Only a couple of incumbents lost. Slates of candidates did well: witness the results in Hampton and Chesapeake. With more and more localities moving local elections to November, primarily because of state funding, I … Continue reading
Vote “Your Race” for City Council in Norfolk?
Guest post by Rodney Jordan In the City of Norfolk, there are six candidates vying for two city council seats. Given the opportunity to vote for the two best candidates of my choice, I would vote for one candidate who happens to be black and another who happens to be white. But, alas, in Norfolk … Continue reading
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