As I wrote a long time ago: Back in 2005, the Democratic Caucus of the House of Delegates asked the Democratic Party of Virginia to not share its voter file with anyone challenging an incumbent. At the time, it only affected two people: Don McEachin and Keela Boose. McEachin, a former delegate looking to reclaim … Continue reading VBDC: Not very democratic
Category: Hampton Roads
Think “local” this campaign season
"Democracy is not a spectator sport." -- Lotte Scharfman My latest op-ed appears in this morning's Virginian-Pilot. It galls me that so much time and effort, not to mention money, goes into the top of the ticket races, where our votes really don't matter, while the local races get almost no attention. In the big … Continue reading Think “local” this campaign season
Scott’s 34th Annual Labor Day Picnic
It was a beautiful day in Hampton Roads and a number of folks gathered at the waterfront home of the family of Congressman Bobby Scott. People from all over came together for a little food and a lot of politics. Among those in attendance was James Quigley, one of Scott's opponents. Three of the four … Continue reading Scott’s 34th Annual Labor Day Picnic
Thoughts on 2nd CD second forum
For the second time in as many weeks, the three candidates in the 2nd Congressional District participated in a candidates' forum. My thanks to the fine people at Second Calvary Baptist Church in Norfolk who not only hosted the debate, but had wireless access which allowed me to broadcast it in its entirety. The forum … Continue reading Thoughts on 2nd CD second forum
Labor Day with Congressman Scott
Obviously, it's been a busy week 😦 as I have not posted about the 34th Annual Labor Day Picnic of Congressman Bobby Scott. The event will be held this Monday, September 6, from 3pm to 6pm at The Scott Family Home, 914 Shore Drive in Newport News. RSVP to 757-245-2000 or by email. Be there!
Another OMG week in Norfolk
A quick rundown of the stories of interest this week: The leak of the audit report on Commissioner Sharon McDonald came on Monday afternoon in advance of Tuesday's City Council meeting. The Council's response Tuesday night was pretty harsh and included an ordinance. The editorial board finally weighed in on the McDonald controversy. The FBI … Continue reading Another OMG week in Norfolk
2nd CD Forum – Second Calvary
In case you weren't able to make the 2nd Congressional District candidates' forum Thursday evening, here is the video that I broadcast live. This was the second time the three candidates faced off.
Watch 9500 Liberty in Va. Beach Saturday
A local screening of the film, "9500 Liberty," is coming up this Saturday, September 4, at the Virginia Beach Central Library (4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard) at 10am. This documentary received 3 1/2 stars from film critic Roger Ebert when he screened in it Chicago. I caught it earlier in Norfolk and it is an amazing … Continue reading Watch 9500 Liberty in Va. Beach Saturday
Portsmouth civic league playing favorites?
There is a special election in Portsmouth in November for mayor. Eight people have filed, and are making the rounds to introduce themselves to the voters. I get a lot of emails and phone calls from candidates and campaigns in the region. One email I received recently disturbed me. Apparently, one of the mayoral candidates … Continue reading Portsmouth civic league playing favorites?
Transportation op-eds from Deeds, Light
The Virginian-Pilot this morning printed two op-eds about transportation. The first, from Senator Creigh Deeds, takes Governor Bob McDonnell to task for not fulfilling his campaign promise to tackle transportation. Deeds writes: The one-term feature of the governorship means a governor’s political capital is greatest the first year. McDonnell understands that, and it is why … Continue reading Transportation op-eds from Deeds, Light
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