Back in 2007, then AMERIGROUP CEO Jeffrey McWaters wrote an article about health care, which I opined on here.ย Today McWaters is one of two Republican candidates seeking to represent the 8th Senate District in Virginia Beach. Due to a conflict, McWaters was unable to make our interview, which had been scheduled for Monday afternoon. … Continue reading Who is Jeff McWaters?
Category: Hampton Roads
Mathieson statement on vote certification
The Electoral Board today certified the results in the November 3 election. This afternoon, the campaign of Bobby Mathieson released the following statement: There are still open questions in this race, and it is in the best interest of the voters of the 21st District for Bobby Mathieson to seek a recount. Bobby will continue … Continue reading Mathieson statement on vote certification
Upcoming: a look at the candidates in the 8th
Beginning Tuesday, I'll be taking a look at the two candidates who will be facing off in the Republican canvass in the 8th Senate district: Jeff McWaters and Rosemary Wilson.ย The seat is being vacated by Ken Stolle, who was elected sheriff of Virginia Beach. The canvass will be held on Saturday, December 5, from … Continue reading Upcoming: a look at the candidates in the 8th
Opinion, please: “Black Fur-iday”
It seems that animal shelters find black cats and dogs difficult to be adopted. In a play on words, the Norfolk Animal Care Center is holding a "sale" on the animals, to coincide with Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. The "sale" provides for adoption fees of black cats and dogs … Continue reading Opinion, please: “Black Fur-iday”
How we did in Hampton Roads in November
๏ปฟThe Virginia Public Access Project today updated their website with the party performance data for statewide candidates for the House of Delegates and Senate districts. A lot of red on that house map to the left (click to enlarge). I took a look at the contested races in Hampton Roads where there was a Democratic … Continue reading How we did in Hampton Roads in November
Nye community discussion Saturday
I won't be able to make this (because I'll be at the Blogs United conference) but here's your chance to talk to Rep. Glenn Nye.
Hamilton latest: subpoenas, ethics rules overhaul
The Virginian-Pilot has been all over the latest information on the Phil Hamilton situation. In an article on the front page of Tuesday's paper (strangely buried on the website here), the cancellation of the ethics probe is causing concern. Frustrated by the halt to the inquiry, House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong, D-Henry County, said Tuesday … Continue reading Hamilton latest: subpoenas, ethics rules overhaul
Hamilton resigns, what of probe?
I have just received confirmation that Phil Hamilton did indeed resign effective midnight last night, as reported by Bearing Drift.ย The question now is what happens to the ethics probe. Some are saying that as a part of the deal, the probe will cease. I don't know that such action is appropriate. Chapter 13 of … Continue reading Hamilton resigns, what of probe?
Register for Blogs United
It's that time again. Bloggers from all over the Commonwealth will be coming together on Saturday, November 21, for Blogs United, a day of fun, food, and, of course, a little politics ๐ The event this year is being held at the David Student Union on the campus ofย Christopher Newport University from 9am to … Continue reading Register for Blogs United
First thoughts on VB special election
For months now, Republicans in Virginia Beach have been campaigning for the seat currently occupied by now Sheriff-elect Ken Stolle. Jeff McWaters jumped out early: he's been all over the place (I've run into him a number of times) and a drive through Virginia Beach prior to the November election would make anyone think he … Continue reading First thoughts on VB special election
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