Last Thursday, George Allen announced that he had agreed to three more debates. I was quite surprised that none of them are in Hampton Roads. After all, Tim Kaine announced back in June that eight debate commitments, including one sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. So in my weekly column for The Virginian-Pilot, … Continue reading Allen needs to debate Kaine in Hampton Roads
Campaign ads in the 2nd Congressional District have started to appear. Challenger Paul Hirschbiel was up first. Monday, his ad "Teacher" began running Today, incumbent Scott Rigell released his first ad, "Performance Review." The redrawn district retains most of its previous area and adds a portion of Newport News.
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. While there was little doubt that the governor would sign the legislation necessary to put the question on the ballot, he didn't actually do so until July 16. I'll most likely be writing another column or two on the subject as Election Day approaches. It seems … Continue reading ICYMI: Property rights on the ballot
Can't say I saw this coming. And from the sound of it, neither did most folks. I wrote a bit about a possible EVMS merger - with ODU - a few months back, when Del. Johnny Joannou introduced legislation that would study the possibility. I'll be interested to learn more about this possibility - and … Continue reading EVMS/W&M merger?
Kenneth C. Alexander, who currently represents the 89th district in the House of Delegates, announced today his intention to seek the seat in the 5th Senate District. The seat became vacant with the death of longtime Senator Yvonne Miller earlier this month. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced earlier today that the special election to fill this … Continue reading Alexander announces for 5th Senate district
According to an article in this morning's paper, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia is in need of donations. The summer presents a challenge for the organization: fewer food drives means fewer donations, but with the kids out of school for the summer, the need increases. I'm writing a check today, because the Foodbank can buy … Continue reading Foodbank needs our help
Suffolk had some changes to its boroughs as the result of the latest redistricting. Included were changes to the names of the boroughs. The Sleepy Hole Borough was renamed Nansemond, and the Nansemond Borough was renamed Sleepy Hole. Here are the candidates on the ballot this November. (Links provided where I could locate them.) Mayor … Continue reading Candidates list: November local elections – Suffolk
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
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
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