Category: 2012 Elections

Video: Kaine’s remarks at Scott’s picnic

Remarks of former governor and U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine.

Rep. Scott’s 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic

The rain held off today for Congressman Bobby Scott's 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic.  Although many Democrats who would normally be in attendance had already left for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, the place was still packed. Typically, Rep. Scott introduces all of the electeds and candidates gathered around him and then gives way … Continue reading Rep. Scott’s 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic →

Race heating up in the 89th

Although the special election in the 5th Senate district will be held next week, jockeying has been going on for the subsequent race in the 89th House district. Next Tuesday's election is a formality - Kenny Alexander faces no challenger and will be elected to replace Sen. Yvonne Miller, who died July 3. Former Norfolk … Continue reading Race heating up in the 89th →

ICYMI: In Portsmouth, a break from the discord

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. I attended a forum in Portsmouth for the candidates for city council and mayor. (Pilot reporter Dave Forster was there, too.) As someone who doesn't live in Portsmouth but who tries to follow the issues facing all of the cities in Hampton Roads, I found … Continue reading ICYMI: In Portsmouth, a break from the discord →

Allen-Kaine in Hampton Roads

But not for a debate. The Virginian-Pilot reports that the two former governors will appear separately at a luncheon hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce on October 19. The event will be held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. I saw this two-step in 2009 when gubernatorial candidates Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds appeared … Continue reading Allen-Kaine in Hampton Roads →

New candidate in the 5th Congressional District

Ben Hudson of Fluvanna has thrown his hat in the ring for the congressional seat now held by Robert Hurt, and sought also by General John Douglass of Faquier. (5th CD) Hudson, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, is 51 and has two grown children. He is married to his wife Brenda. His candidacy will be a … Continue reading New candidate in the 5th Congressional District →

“Legitimate” rape?

I can only assume Rep. Todd Akin, now the Republican Senate candidate from Missouri, failed 10th grade biology. That's the only excuse I can come up with for somebody saying what he did in an interview Sunday. But that wasn't the worst of his comment. Yeah, you heard right. ...first of all, from what I … Continue reading “Legitimate” rape? →

What if ….

... Mitt Romney gets elected and Gov. Bob McDonnell resigns to take an appointment in his administration? Well, we all know that would elevate LG Bill Bolling to the governor's mansion. But what of the LG position? Julian Walker of The Virginian-Pilot provides the answer. Article V, Section 7 vests with the governor the "power … Continue reading What if …. →

Special election: Senate VA-5

The special election for the seat formerly occupied by the late Sen. Yvonne Miller will be held September 4. Unless I'm missing something, the only candidate on the ballot will be Kenny Alexander. (Seems to me there should be some mechanism for calling off an election when there is only one candidate.) Polls will be … Continue reading Special election: Senate VA-5 →