The press conference held by AG Ken Cuccinelli yesterday afternoon prompted articles all over the commonwealth. Within hours, reports were updated to reflect that the Treasury Department, of which the Internal Revenue Service is a part, had issued a letter regarding the money. Virginia is due to receive in excess of $100 million from a … Continue reading Not so fast, Mr. Cuccinelli
I had my head down working yesterday when the news broke that my Congressman, Scott Rigell, will not endorse the Republican nominee for LG, E.W. Jackson. I applauded him on my Facebook page for having the courage to do this. But I was quickly disappointed to learn that the lack of endorsement didn't mean a … Continue reading Rigell on Jackson: no endorsement but will vote for
Here is the first ad from Sen. Mark Herring, who is running for Attorney General. The primary election is June 11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BeHOxEdP4U4
Ralph Northam, Democratic candidate for LG, is airing his first ad of the campaign season beginning today. The ad is below. Northam, who was first elected to the Virginia Senate in 2007, received the endorsement of The Washington Post earlier this month. The primary election is June 11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcMyaFcKTm0&feature=youtu.be
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-PIlot Thursday. I really tried not to write about the Republican candidate for LG, but when I opened my paper Wednesday morning and saw this political cartoon, I knew I had to. The national press has had a field day with Virginia since last weekend's RPV convention. … Continue reading ICYMI: A candidate soaked in vinegar
Count me among those surprised that the Republicans nominated E. W. Jackson for lieutenant governor at their convention last weekend. Based on the last few weeks, I'd have bet money that Pete Snyder, who finished second, was going to pull it off. While I favor primaries, I also recognize that it is a different contest. … Continue reading On the Virginia LG contest
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. In hindsight, I think it was appropriate in light of yesterday's firehouse primary in the 14th Senate, won by Del. John Cosgrove. According to VPAP, there are 124,202 registered voters in the 14th. Using the results from 2012, I'd venture to say that roughly 60% … Continue reading ICYMI: Showing up at decision time
Three Republican candidates square off tonight in a primary for the Virginia Senate seat in the 14th district. The retirement of Harry Blevins opened up the seat, which will be contested in a special election on August 6. The three candidates are Del. John Cosgrove, activist Chris Stearns, and former Chesapeake council candidate Bill Haley. … Continue reading GOP Senate election tonight
The Immigration Centers of America facility in Farmville was missing two of their detainees earlier this week. As of this writing, there is still one missing. This is the facility that Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli bragged about not too long ago at a Chamber of Commerce lunch in Farmville. Instead of being part of the … Continue reading Immigrant prison Cuccinelli helped still looking for escapee
(Some of the following information comes from a newspaper report in the Farmville Herald.) During remarks to the Farmville Chamber of Commerce recently, candidate for Governor Ken Cuccinelli claimed to have some influence in "cutting red tape" for the immigrant detention center/prison built in Farmville a few years ago. "He went to the head of … Continue reading Cuccinelli brags about “cutting red tape” for Farmville immigrant prison
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