Category: Hampton Roads

Wagner at Scott’s picnic

Remarks by Democratic LG candidate Jody Wagner at Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.

Shannon at Scott’s picnic

Remarks by Democratic AG candidate Steve Shannon at Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day Picnic If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.

Scott’s picnic location changed

Rep. Bobby Scott's 33rd Annual has been moved due to the rain. The event will be held at The Henry W. Maxwell Family Life Center (Ivy Baptist), 50 Maple Avenue, Newport News. The time remains the same: 3pm-6pm. See you there!

Another thought on Hamilton

The Daily Press has a story about whether the federal subpoena and search warrant issued to the Newport News Public Schools will uncover more emails from Republican incumbent Delegate Phil Hamilton to Old Dominion University. I think the feds are looking for something else: evidence of other such instances of quid pro quo. As I … Continue reading Another thought on Hamilton →

Embattled mayor on radio Sunday

Embattled Portsmouth Mayor James Holley will be one of two guests on "Faith Toward God," a local radio show that airs at 2:15pm on WGPL, 1350AM. Also on the show will be Bill Thomas, political commentator and economist. Listeners will have the ability to call in with questions. The call in number is (757)624-9475.

Federal grand jury investigating Hamilton

A federal grand jury is investigating the situation regarding Republican incumbent Delegate Phil Hamilton. According to The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot, a subpoena and a search warrant were served on the Newport News Public Schools last Wednesday.  Neither story mentions why this was not reported earlier in the week. A federal subpoena requires the … Continue reading Federal grand jury investigating Hamilton →

Shannon releases ad, knocks Cuccinelli on Hamilton

Steve Shannon, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General, released his first radio ad today. In it, he takes Republican candidate Ken Cuccinelli to task for being the only statewide candidate to not call for the resignation of Newport News Republican Del. Phil Hamilton. Listen to the ad below. From the press release announcing the ad: … Continue reading Shannon releases ad, knocks Cuccinelli on Hamilton →

Quickie McDonnell roundup

Kinda busy today so I'll let others do the talking. The Roanoke Times: Bob's Radical Thesis If he changed his mind on these and other things, it was only recently, perhaps as recently as the day he declared his run for governor. The Virginian-Pilot: Divining the relevance of McDonnell's thesis All of us mature and … Continue reading Quickie McDonnell roundup →

Scott health care forum

Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd) held a health care town hall meeting Wednesday evening in Newport News. The crowd of more than 300 sat through a brief Power Point presentation by Scott before being allowed to ask questions and make comments about the bill, H.R.3200. I tweeted the meeting, which lasted about two hours. While there … Continue reading Scott health care forum →