Ben Loyola won the Republican nomination in the 6th Senate District Saturday, defeating Dr. Joanne Lapetina. I "watched" the convention via Facebook and Twitter. From my view, it seemed that Lapetina was the better choice; Loyola seems intent to trying to paint Northam as a liberal. Ralph's my buddy, but he's no liberal. I guess … Continue reading 6th Senate: bipartisan support for Northam
6th Senate District Republicans will choose their candidate to oppose freshman Senator Ralph Northam Saturday. Their choices are the man who moved into the district to run or the lady who just changed her voting registration to her residence. One thing is certain: whomever they pick will have an uphill battle. Northam is going to … Continue reading Northam GOP challenger to be chosen Saturday
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Social media is just one of the ways that our elected representatives can communicate with us. Mentioned in the column is Hampton Mayor Molly Ward, whose embrace of communication tools is unrivaled in Hampton Roads. One benefit of being a communicator is that it doesn't … Continue reading Open more avenues of communication
Congratulations to former Del. Bobby Mathieson on his confirmation today as U.S. Marshall. The press release from Senators Webb and Warner is below. United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2011 Statement of Senators Webb and Warner on the Confirmation of Bobby Mathieson as U.S. Marshal Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Jim … Continue reading Mathieson confirmed as U.S. Marshall
Tidewater Community College was the focus of a front page article in Monday's Virginian-Pilot. The school has a successful transfer program, whereby a student completes their first two years of college there and then transfers to a four-year institution. One of the biggest advantages to such a move is that it saves money: Two years … Continue reading Spotlight: TCC
Hampton Roads edition Norfolk council embraces compromise on wards. Funniest line in this story is that Vice Mayor Burfoot considers the plan introduced by Rodney Jordan to have been done so too late in the "game" yet the compromise plan they are supporting hasn't been introduced at all. Exhibit #9,999,998 on constitutional offices. I like … Continue reading Quick links 06/22/11
A few things from around the internet that caught my eye: Justice Department approves redistricting plan. Anybody who thought this Justice Department was going to be different than those of previous administrations should put that thought to rest. These plans were the most gerrymandered plans ever in Virginia. Tom Perriello has no plans for 2012. … Continue reading Quick links 06/20/11
Campaigns & Elections magazine compiled a list of the most influential players in Virginia politics, with no elected officials allowed. Hampton Roads was well represented. Included on the Democratic side and currently living in Hampton Roads were Jody Wagner, Gaylene Kanoyton, and yours truly. On the Republican side were Gary Byler, Pat Robertson, and Brian … Continue reading Hampton Roads represented in Virginia Influencers
A few items from around the 'net: Sen. Fred Quayle to retire. The Republican from Suffolk, drawn into the same senate district as Chesapeake senator Harry Blevins, has decided to retire rather than challenge him. Another moderate leaves the fold. I suspect we've not heard the last of Quayle - and there are some interesting … Continue reading Quick links 06/09/11
Ralph Northam, the first term Democratic state senator representing me and my fellow citizens in the 6th district, has drawn another challenger: former 2nd Congressional District candidate Ben Loyola. I saw "another" because John Amiral, who unsuccessfully ran in the 87th House District in 2009 has also thrown his hat in the ring. The last … Continue reading Northam has another challenger
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