VPAP has an interesting analysis of where the money was spent by the two candidates vying for the 6th Senate. A couple of notes, from a review of the reports on SBE: Wayne Coleman loaned his campaign $150,000, none of which was repaid. His cash on hand as of 2/3/14 was $509.52. Lynwood Lewis ended … Continue reading A look back at the 6th Senate: the others
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. As you might be able to tell from the title, it's about the upcoming special election in the 100th House District, slated for next Tuesday, February 25. Compared to the expensive special election in the 6th, this race will be cheap. There simply isn't … Continue reading ICYMI: An old-fashioned race in the 100th
With the Republican convention last Saturday, we now have the candidates for the 100th House district. Willie Randall is the Democratic nominee, having won it in a firehouse primary a week ago. Randall is a retired military officer and served on the Northampton County Board of Supervisors. His Facebook page is here. Winning the Republican … Continue reading Race set in the 100th; Special election 2/25
Since leaving the courthouse Tuesday, I've been mulling over what I witnessed. Combined with my day in Richmond Wednesday, it has been a whirlwind week. Setting the scene Leaving for court and knowing no electronic devices were allowed inside, I made a conscious choice to take notes in a notebook that I received at the … Continue reading Thoughts on Bostic v Rainey oral arguments
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Friday. Whenever I offer my opinion on a topic, I spend a lot of times researching. Sometimes, my research leads me to a conclusion that is different from what may be reported elsewhere; that is, after all, the purpose of research. Typically, I seek out experts … Continue reading ICYMI: Herring’s actions aren’t that unusual
With the election of Lynwood Lewis to the Senate, the 100th House seat becomes vacant. The special election to fill the seat has been set for February 25. The district encompasses the Eastern Shore and 7 precincts in Norfolk plus part of an 8th precinct. (Norfolk precincts: Part of Granby plus Ocean View School, Northside, … Continue reading 100th House special election 2/25
With yesterday's recount completed, Lynwood Lewis becomes the 20th Democrat in the Virginia Senate. The recount produced an additional two votes for Lewis, making his margin a whopping 11 votes: out of 20,403 votes cast, Lewis received 10,203, Republican Wayne Coleman 10,192, plus 8 write-in votes. Since this race started, I've often thought of the … Continue reading VA-06: It shouldn’t have been this close
There has been little discussion in the last few years of what was once a hot topic: payday lending. But the issue hasn't gone away; instead, it has just gone in a different direction and the 360% interest is still there. An article in The Daily Press points out the hardships it is causing. The … Continue reading 360%!
When I went to the polls last November, it was primarily to cast one vote: for Mark Herring for AG. I knew that the other statewide candidates didn't need my vote - they had plenty of folks who were going to push them over. But I was concerned that Herring, who, once elected, would be … Continue reading Herring: The right side of history
While I know Democrats in the 33rd are quite happy with last night's results, those of us in the 6th are waiting with baited breath for ours. Lynwood Lewis was certified the winner by just 9 votes and I learned last night that the recount has been set for this Monday. According to an email … Continue reading Recount set in the 6th for Monday
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