Category: Hampton Roads

2nd CD Republican primary: decisions, decisions

Tuesday is Election Day and here in Hampton Roads, the big question is who will win the Republican nomination to take on Democratic Congressman Glenn Nye and independent Ken Golden in November. There are six candidates and The Virginian Pilot has put together a nice voter guide to help with the decision. Primaries in Virginia … Continue reading 2nd CD Republican primary: decisions, decisions →

127 points not good enough for VHSL

Stuff like this just makes my blood boil. Morris’ contribution: 127 points. His total shot attempts are lost to history, but Morris made 57 field goals, a bucket about every 30 seconds. He was 13 for 21 from the foul line, shooting underhanded “granny-style,” as required by coach Smith. [...] Morris’ point total still stands … Continue reading 127 points not good enough for VHSL →

VPAP updates local council races

Yes, I know everyone is focused on the Republican primary Tuesday. And I know that November is a long way away. But already the numbers are starting to roll in for local City Council races and The Virginia Public Access Project is on top of things. Last week, VPAP posted the information from the June … Continue reading VPAP updates local council races →

AG Cuccinelli: please look at this

I was glad to see local TV station WAVY discuss some of the issues related to the law change and its effect on the situation in Portsmouth regarding the recall of the mayor.  City Attorney Tim Oksman provided the station with a legal review (pdf) of what could happen. Gotta love this part: If a … Continue reading AG Cuccinelli: please look at this →

Dougherty – and Webb – wrong on DADT

Virginian-Pilot columnist Kerry Dougherty took on the issue of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in her column in Sunday's paper.  Although I don't always agree with her, she usually is at least rational in her analysis. This time, in her effort to support the opinion of Senator Jim Webb on the issue, she relies instead on … Continue reading Dougherty – and Webb – wrong on DADT →

While we’re wating for Holley to decide

I had several interesting conversations over the weekend with some people in the know in Portsmouth. Seems no one thinks Mayor James Holley is going to resign by Friday, despite the urging of folks that he do so. And while there are people who think they can gather the signatures to be on the ballot, … Continue reading While we’re wating for Holley to decide →

One 2nd CD candidate’s Memorial Day weekend plans

To spend a night in a homeless shelter. This Saturday, Congressional candidate Jessica Sandlin and two of her children will spend the night homeless in Norfolk in an effort to help highlight the plight of homeless families in our area. "Home. Less" is a part of Art Everywhere and will run through July in downtown … Continue reading One 2nd CD candidate’s Memorial Day weekend plans →

Portsmouth mayor: resign or face recall

PilotOnline reports that a judge has ordered Portsmouth Mayor James Holley to resign or face a recall election. [Judge] Sword said the petition was sufficient. If Holley does not resign by the close of business next Friday, an election would be set for Tuesday July 13 Holley has repeatedly said that he would not resign. … Continue reading Portsmouth mayor: resign or face recall →

Giving credit where credit is due

Politics is a sport of one team versus another. It's rather easy to take potshots at members of the other team, especially when they make mistakes - and we know they all make mistakes. Much harder is when the guys on the other team do something good. If we, as a society, believe in the … Continue reading Giving credit where credit is due →