Category: Hampton Roads

ODU offers a model for achievement

My latest column with the above title appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. Besides the reform commission, Governor Bob McDonnell established, via Executive Order #9, the Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment.  He named the members to the committee in May. Information on the commission's meetings including the presentations made at prior meetings can be … Continue reading ODU offers a model for achievement →

Portsmouth mayor’s race down to 6

A second candidate in the race for Portsmouth mayor has dropped out. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky announced his withdrawal Tuesday. About 10 days ago, Terry Hancock Sr. did the same.  Both men cited the inability to win as being a reason for dropping out. Hancock threw his support behind Lee Cherry, while Geduldig-Yatrofsky is supporting Kenny Wright. … Continue reading Portsmouth mayor’s race down to 6 →

Clash of the Titans?

Regent University is hosting a "Clash of the Titans" debate later this month. Just four days prior to this pivotal election, Laura Ingraham and Charles Krauthammer will battle James Carville and Harold Ford, Jr. over the topic: “America at the Crossroads: Turning Right or Left?” David Gergen, senior political analyst for CNN and advisor to … Continue reading Clash of the Titans? →

James Quigley, candidate for Congress

In the latest installment of Politalk Virginia, I interviewed Libertarian candidate James Quigley, who is running for Congress from the 3rd Congressional District. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.

Southeast High Speed Rail meeting October 5

The City of Norfolk is hosting a public information meeting this coming Tuesday, October 5, on high speed rail (click on picture for a larger view and live links). The event will be held at the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center from 6pm to 7:30pm and will feature remarks from Mayor Paul Fraim, a … Continue reading Southeast High Speed Rail meeting October 5 →

Portsmouth updating charter

This is a pretty interesting story: ... the [Portsmouth] City Council has selected a panel to review the document and recommend noncontroversial edits. I think that's a bold move, even though they are not allowing the panel to recommend changes to certain areas. The panel members said they want to make Portsmouth's charter, which numbers … Continue reading Portsmouth updating charter →

Rigell 45%, Nye 40%, Golden 7%

I've been bemoaning the lack of polling in the 2nd Congressional District for a while. There have been reports that both incumbent Glenn Nye and challenger Scott Rigell have had polls in the field but no information has been forthcoming. (Kenny Golden does not have the resources for polling.) I suspect this is for two … Continue reading Rigell 45%, Nye 40%, Golden 7% →

Webb rally for Nye

Sen. Jim Webb came to Virginia Beach Saturday for a rally with Rep. Glenn Nye. Below the fold are interviews with Sen. Webb and Rep. Nye.                                                                                                                

Give the governor his props

I've known Gov. McDonnell for a number of years, and while we don't agree on much politically, I like him as a person. It much easier to like somebody when they do good things - and Gov. McDonnell has done a couple of things worthy of recognition. First, Governor Bob McDonnell acknowledged his fumble last … Continue reading Give the governor his props →