I'm not sure what woke me up Saturday morning at exactly 8:45. As exhausted as I was, I had planned to sleep in as long as possible, figuring I'd catch up with all the hoopla in Norfolk later in the day. But wake up I did. And as is customary, I rolled over to look … Continue reading A lightpole and a crow
Last Thursday, George Allen announced that he had agreed to three more debates. I was quite surprised that none of them are in Hampton Roads. After all, Tim Kaine announced back in June that eight debate commitments, including one sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. So in my weekly column for The Virginian-Pilot, … Continue reading Allen needs to debate Kaine in Hampton Roads
Campaign ads in the 2nd Congressional District have started to appear. Challenger Paul Hirschbiel was up first. Monday, his ad "Teacher" began running Today, incumbent Scott Rigell released his first ad, "Performance Review." The redrawn district retains most of its previous area and adds a portion of Newport News.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has tax problems. First, Romney won't release any more of his own taxes, other than the 2010 ones he already released (which were not complete) and the 2011 ones when they are done, sometime between now and October 15. I happen to agree with this article: the reason Romney won't … Continue reading Romney and taxes
John Douglass, candidate for the 5th Congressional District seat, had a town hall meeting Charlottesville Monday night, in which he used straight talk in comparing what he would do in office and that which Robert Hurt is doing now and for the last almost two years. One of the main points Mr. Douglass made was … Continue reading Douglass holds town hall meeting (VA-5)
As a kid, I was taught that Virginia was the "Mother of Presidents," given that eight U.S. presidents were born here. Stretching that a bit, could Virginia claim a ninth? This story says that Ancestry.com has researched President Barack Obama's lineage and concludes he has "likely" descended from a Virginia slave. The kicker is that … Continue reading Is Virginia the “mother” of another president?
There are 100 days left until Election Day. Today the Obama campaign released a new site and a new video.
Kenneth C. Alexander, who currently represents the 89th district in the House of Delegates, announced today his intention to seek the seat in the 5th Senate District. The seat became vacant with the death of longtime Senator Yvonne Miller earlier this month. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced earlier today that the special election to fill this … Continue reading Alexander announces for 5th Senate district
The entire debate between Senate candidates Tim Kaine and George Allen can be viewed, in nine, roughly 7-minute increments, here. It's a shame it wasn't broadcast, but thanks to Virginia Business for getting this up.
Suffolk had some changes to its boroughs as the result of the latest redistricting. Included were changes to the names of the boroughs. The Sleepy Hole Borough was renamed Nansemond, and the Nansemond Borough was renamed Sleepy Hole. Here are the candidates on the ballot this November. (Links provided where I could locate them.) Mayor … Continue reading Candidates list: November local elections – Suffolk
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