Pilot editorial writer Shawn Day had a blistering column in today's paper about the candidates that are being interviewed for the paper's endorsements. Several House candidates, when asked their views on certain issues, have told me and other members of The Pilot's Editorial Board that they lacked information to offer an informed opinion. These aren't … Continue reading Day: A parade of ill-prepared candidates
Completely forgot to include this in the list the earlier post. But this one is worth a post of its own. Want to know how we got here? Read this.
A few things I ran across: The third choice for governor - Pilot editorial board editor Donald Luzzatto hits the nail on the head with this one. I met with Sarvis a while back and have been trying to write an article about him but couldn't quite pull it off. Luzzatto captures very well the … Continue reading Quick hits 10/7/13
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. For the first time in years, I missed the presentation of the State of the Region Report. (Yes work gets in the way of my having fun 😦 ) But I did read through it (available here). As always, lots of information in there. What … Continue reading ICYMI: Competing againt ourselves
The first debate between the candidates for lieutenant governor will be held tonight on the campus of George Mason University. Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican E.W. Jackson will square off at 7pm. The debate will not be televised but will be streamed live on http://www.wusa9.com/ I may have to sneak out of the class I'm … Continue reading LG debate tonight, Gov tomorrow
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. It seems some local candidates haven't gotten the message that those who elect them should be able to tell who is paying for their campaigns. For a while, it seemed that transparency was all the rage. Budgets are online, hearings are live-streamed and so … Continue reading ICYMI: Candidates who sit out “transparency day”
A local case: HAMPTON — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that clicking "like" on Facebook is protected free speech, an issue raised by six former Hampton sheriff's deputies and employees. This has been an interesting case to watch. While much of the focus has been on the Facebook "like" button, I wondered how the … Continue reading “Like” is free speech
Here's what we have on the local candidates who have filed electronically. Unfortunately, I simply don't have the time to go the elections offices in each of the five South Hampton Roads cities to get - and pay for - copies of the reports for those who are filing on paper. Click on city name … Continue reading Local candidates: 9/16/13 financial reports
Financial reports for the November 5th election were due Monday. The reporting period covers 7/1/2013 - 8/31/2013. The amounts below were compiled from The Virginia Public Access Project and the State Board of Elections. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order. A few notes: Receipts. The financial reports include as receipts cash contributions, in-kind contributions, … Continue reading 9/16/13 Financial Reports
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. Never thought I'd be longing for the days from four years ago when we were debating the merits of Bob McDonnell's transportation plan. Yes, we - me included - spent a lot of time talking about the thesis. But we also talked about the issues. … Continue reading ICYMI: Let’s hear details from the candidates
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