George Allen 2012: Old Dogs, New Tricks

Guest post by Bwana at Large Virginia Democrats and Republicans have chosen their champions for the 2012 Senate race.  Both have sent out into the countryside for the finest wines, cheeses, and silken fabric so each may present a fitting coronation of former Gov. Tim Kaine for the Democrats and former Gov./Sen. George Allen for … Continue reading George Allen 2012: Old Dogs, New Tricks

Report: Miller/Chohany candidates forum

The candidates in the 1st Senate district - incumbent Sen. John Miller and challenger Mickey Chohany - squared off Friday evening in Newport News. I arrived a little after the 6:30pm start time, thanks to the tunnel traffic. The event was already underway. The candidates took a variety of questions put forth by the event … Continue reading Report: Miller/Chohany candidates forum

LWV-SHR announces candidate forums

The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads is sponsoring two candidate forums covering the contested races on the southside. On Monday, October 24, incumbent Del. Ron Villanueva and his challenger Adrianne Bennett in the 21st district will participate. The forum will be held at 6:30pm in the auditorium of Landstown High School (2001 … Continue reading LWV-SHR announces candidate forums

Required reading

Anyone interested in local government should read this Vanity Fair article. Yes, it is long. Yes, it is worth it. And if you think it couldn't happen here, consider this and this.