I have no idea when The Virginian-Pilot, which covers the southside of Hampton Roads, will print its endorsements. But I don't want to be caught off-guard, like I was with the statewide endorsements. So I figured I'd get a jump-start on this. I don't know whether the entire board has embraced editorial page editor Don … Continue reading Predictions on Pilot endorsements 2013 edition
The Virginian-Pilot's Julian Walker reports today on the race behind the race in the 6th Senate district. The jockeying began almost from the time that current occupant, Ralph Northam, announced his run for lieutenant governor. (Some of the potential candidates had started even earlier.) From the article (paywall): Potential candidates on the GOP side include … Continue reading Jockeying in the 6th Senate underway
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-PIlot Thursday. I was reading part 2 of the CNU poll (pdf), which was released Wednesday morning, which included this graph. How often do 70% of us agree on anything? My first reaction was: wow. If the majority agrees, why do we keep electing folks that don't look … Continue reading ICYMI: Partisanship ahead of the public good?
With just 26 days remaining before Election Day, another poll shows Democrat Terry McAuliffe leading Republican Ken Cuccinelli. But that's not what caught my eye. Really? 21% of likely voters haven't heard enough about Governor Bob McDonnell to form an opinion of him? They are planning to vote? But it gets worse. The majority of … Continue reading Really, likely voters?
Pilot editorial writer Shawn Day had a blistering column in today's paper about the candidates that are being interviewed for the paper's endorsements. Several House candidates, when asked their views on certain issues, have told me and other members of The Pilot's Editorial Board that they lacked information to offer an informed opinion. These aren't … Continue reading Day: A parade of ill-prepared candidates
With the election just 28 days away, two polls were released this morning showing Democratic candidates Terry McAuliffe and Ralph Northam leading their Republican opponents, while the race for AG remains a toss up. Christopher Newport University's Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy was up first. Today's release (pdf) is the first of two … Continue reading Two polls show McAuliffe, Northam ahead, AG race tied up
Completely forgot to include this in the list the earlier post. But this one is worth a post of its own. Want to know how we got here? Read this.
A few things I ran across: The third choice for governor - Pilot editorial board editor Donald Luzzatto hits the nail on the head with this one. I met with Sarvis a while back and have been trying to write an article about him but couldn't quite pull it off. Luzzatto captures very well the … Continue reading Quick hits 10/7/13
Been meaning to post this for a while. The Norfolk Kiwanis is hosting its 21st annual Harbor Party and Seafood Fest next Thursday, October 10. The event is held from 4:30pm - 7:30pm at Norfolk's Town Point Park Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door and are available: By calling 757-456-5212 Online From … Continue reading Kiwanis Harbor Party & Seafood Fest 10/10
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. For the first time in years, I missed the presentation of the State of the Region Report. (Yes work gets in the way of my having fun 😦 ) But I did read through it (available here). As always, lots of information in there. What … Continue reading ICYMI: Competing againt ourselves
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