All 100 seats in the House of Delegates are up for election this fall, although not all seats are contested. According to The Virginia Public Access Project, 56 of the 100 seats have at least two candidates. In an article last week, Geoffrey Skelley of Sabato's Crystal Ball, comes to the conclusion that only 19 … Continue reading Competitive contests in the House of Delegates
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. One of the best things about writing is the research that goes into it. It never fails that I end up learning something new. In this case, it was the link between the last major scandal Virginia endured - that of Norfolk state senator Peter … Continue reading ICYMI: What will McDonnell scandal produce?
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. Until I read the Ohio court order, I had no clue that the couple mentioned had been married on the same day and in the same state as I had been. I spoke with someone yesterday who had been following me on Twitter that day; … Continue reading ICYMI: A tale of two marriages
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. No, it's not about Bob McDonnell. Rather, it's about the lack of transparency in financial reporting for those running for local offices.When I prepared the post on the 7/15 financial reports, it had been my intention to do one on the contested races in the … Continue reading ICYMI: Opaque and antiquated disclosure laws
In the last couple of days, three polls have been released which cover Virginia and the contests here. Public Policy Polling led the way Tuesday with its results. It surveyed 601 registered voters 7/11-7/14 and has a margin of error of +/-4.0%. The toplines: Gov: McAuliffe 41%, Cuccinelli 37%, Sarvis 7%. Key quote: "... more … Continue reading Polls X 3
Financial reports for the fall's contests were due at 5pm Monday. The reporting period covers 5/30/13 to 6/30/13. Of course, the statewide races are the ones most are interested in. The numbers for the gubernatorial race: Ken Cuccinelli (R) - total receipts this period $1,139,296 (includes $185,397 in-kind), cash on hand $2,652,568 Terry McAuliffe (D) … Continue reading 7/15/13 Financial reports
Virginia AG and gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli, speaking in Norfolk yesterday, was asked why he turned down "The People's Debate," sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Virginia and the AARP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxbqpRRKMlY Apparently, Cuccinelli is referring to the proposed moderator of the debate, CBS This Morning host Norah O'Donnell, who used to work at … Continue reading Who knew LWV & AARP were “left-wing” organizations?
As I was looking for my birth certificate this morning (don't ask), I ran across a business card from Bob McDonnell. The card has no date on it, but it goes back to the time when we first met, when he was serving in the House of Delegates representing the 84th district. He was assistant … Continue reading And the hits just keep coming
Let's see: NC - voter ID, an end to early voting, Sunday voting and same-day registration. Plus kicking people off unemployment and reducing the benefits for those who remain. TX - a second special session to consider an abortion bill that would close nearly all of the clinics in the state. Plus implementation of a … Continue reading NC, TX, and, of course, VA: All Politics is Local
All 100 seats in the House of Delegates will be on the ballot this fall. Here are the Hampton Roads candidates. * = incumbent 21st District (Parts of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach) Susan Hippen (D) Ron Villanueva* (R) Virginian-Pilot endorsement 64th District (Parts of Suffolk, Franklin as well as the counties of Prince George, Surry, … Continue reading Who’s running: House of Delegates
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