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Month: August 2009
2008 DNC Convention tribute to Kennedy
I was there. After the tribute was shown, the Senator made his appearance. I can't tell you in words what it felt like: the tremendous adoration and respect for him was palpable.
Challenger West calls for Hamilton’s resignation
Gary West, the Democratic challenger in the 94th House district, has joined the call for the resignation of Phil Hamilton, the Republican incumbent in the adjacent 93rd District. Making skewed priorities a common theme of his door-to-door campaign, West is outraged that Delegate Phil Hamilton lined his own pockets with taxpayer dollars appropriated for education. … Continue reading Challenger West calls for Hamilton’s resignation
How did this happen?
Jason Call, the Republican candidate challenging Del. Algie Howell in the 90th, has received the endorsement of the Virginia Education Association. Call has made education the cornerstone of his campaign, with a video on his website on the subject. In a press release announcing the endorsement, he says: We need to reengage our youth in … Continue reading How did this happen?
RIP Ted Kennedy
Although not completely unexpected, the death of Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy is still a blow. The loss of the last of the four brothers - the eldest, Joe, died in a plane crash in WWII - leaves just one sister, Jean, of the clan of nine siblings. The memorials are pouring in but for … Continue reading RIP Ted Kennedy
Hamilton update
From this morning's Virginian-Pilot (click to enlarge: Del. Phil Hamilton released his own statement on the affair last night. The Washington Post blog has a copy of it here. Speaker of the House Bill Howell sent out a copy of his letter requesting the ethics committee investigation. You can read a copy of it here … Continue reading Hamilton update
Deeds: “Fired up”
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds launched a new radio ad today featuring President Barack Obama. The ad will air on stations in Richmond, Roanoke and Hampton Roads.
VLBC to honor Bruce Smith Saturday
The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is holding an event this coming Saturday to honor former NFL player Bruce Smith, who was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame a couple of weeks ago. (Click on image to enlarge.) The event will be held at First Baptist Church of Lambert's Point at 5pm. Smith, a Norfolk … Continue reading VLBC to honor Bruce Smith Saturday
McDonnell: Me, too, Creigh :)
In a statement released earlier, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell called for the resignation of beleaguered Del. Phil Hamilton. Elected officials must keep the highest ethical standards in order to maintain the public trust. From what I have seen of published news accounts containing emails and admissions, it appears that Delegate Hamilton has violated the … Continue reading McDonnell: Me, too, Creigh 🙂
House Minority Leader weighs in on Hamilton
House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong issued a statement this afternoon on the ethics investigation previously called for by House Speaker Bill Howell. Armstrong took exception to the notion that the "leadership" had been consulted. I believe the Speaker misspoke, as I was not included in this discussion. If I had been, I would have expressed … Continue reading House Minority Leader weighs in on Hamilton
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