The candidates on the ballot in the local elections in Portsmouth this November. (Links provided where I could locate them.) Included are the two candidates who were initially left off the ballot due to the charter problem. Although the Portsmouth Electoral Board voted to appeal the judge's decision, the two will still be on the … Continue reading Candidates list: November local elections – Portsmouth
The proof But the video deceptively edits Obama’s remarks to seamlessly link up two different parts of the speech, removing a chunk in order to make Obama’s remarks seem far worse than they are. Here is how Obama’s speech — which you hear in the background while pictures of the man driving flash on the … Continue reading R’s edit Obama’s speech
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. The column was the result of my search for a list of local candidates, because I know how difficult it's going to be for them to be heard this fall. Surprising to me was my inability to locate a list - save for this article. So I'll … Continue reading ICYMI: Oh, there are local elections, too?
The candidates on the ballot in the local elections in Virginia Beach this November. (Links provided where I could locate them.) Mayor Will Sessoms* Walter "Wally" Erb George Furman III (withdrew) Richard Kowalewitch City council - At Large Rosemary Wilson* Angela Brandal Kenny Golden City council - Centerville Bob Dyer* City Council - Kempsville William … Continue reading Candidates list: November local elections – VB
In a ruling yesterday, Chief Circuit Court Judge Kenneth Melvin agreed with me:we don't vote on the first Tuesday in June. Melvin said the early deadline in the charter was impossible to comply with because it calls for petitions by the close of the polls on the first Tuesday in June. The only polls in … Continue reading Judge fixes Portsmouth’s charter oops
I never know when I go to these things exactly what I'm going to do. A lot of times, it depends on the setup. So I grabbed my camera, which also does video, for Friday's rally with President Obama. Unfortunately, I didn't grab my tripod. Which means the videos are a little shaky. And standing … Continue reading Obama in VB: Warner and Kaine
President Barack Obama brought his vision for Virginia's middle class to Green Run High School in Virginia Beach earlier today. It was the first of stops, with my old high school, Phoebus, in Hampton being the second. A third stop was planned for Roanoke. Some 1,400 people crowded the gym, with another 700 in an … Continue reading Obama in VB
President Obama is coming to Virginia this weekend, and his first stop of the day is in Virginia Beach. I'll be there to cover the event. In the meantime, here's a little quiz I found about the Affordable Care Act. It tests your knowledge of the law. I got all ten questions right 🙂 A … Continue reading Friday fun: President Obama visits Hampton Roads
Paul Hirschbiel, the Democratic challenger in the 2nd Congressional District, is ramping up his campaign. In addition to being very visible over the last few months, his campaign released today a series of Congressional reforms he'd work on if elected. Among the items: Cut congressional pay and benefits Ban Members of Congress from being lobbyists … Continue reading Hirschbiel campaign ramping up
A while back Vivian wrote a blog about the registration problems that were happening in Florida that made groups like the League of Women Voters stop registering students and other groups.This month Florida lost that fight. The League of Women Voters said they are ready to resume their interrupted registration efforts just days after winning … Continue reading Florida, League of Women Voters and the US Attorney General
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