According to The Virginian-Pilot, 2nd Congressional Rep. Glenn Nye has officially drawn another challenger: Scott Rigell. Rigell, 49, shipped his paperwork to the Federal Election Commission on Monday. He said he is running to help Republicans regain control of Congress and restore fiscal discipline. Already announced is former Virginia Beach Republican Party chair Chuck Smith. The … Continue reading Another Nye challenger
Category: Hampton Roads
Bouchard fundraiser Thursday
Join Delegate Joe Bouchard for a fundraiser at Croc’s 19th Street Bistro (A Virginia Green Restaurant) 620 19th Street, Virginia Beach Thursday, July 9th 5:30 to 7:30 pm Host- $500 Sponsor- $250 Friend- $100 Guest- $50 Please make checks payable to “Bouchard for Delegate” and mail to: Bouchard for Delegate PO Box 68594 Virginia Beach, … Continue reading Bouchard fundraiser Thursday
Ongoing Whitfield saga
I'm taking a few days off but that doesn't mean I'm not paying attention to what's going on. Today's Virginian-Pilot brought to light the continuing saga of Arthur Whitfield, who was wrongfully convicted of rape and served 22 years in prison before DNA evidence exonerated him and he was released. He was finally pardoned by … Continue reading Ongoing Whitfield saga
Carmageddon
Thus screamed the 2 1/2 inch high front page headline in Friday's Virginian-Pilot. The accompanying article laid out how a simple malfunction created chaos for Hampton Roads drivers. A severe electrical and rain storm rolled across the bridge-tunnel Wednesday night, causing power outages and power surges. Apparently the power issues damaged a water main pump … Continue reading Carmageddon
Can’t pay without bill & city won’t send bill
In what has to be one of the more bizarre tales I've seen in a while, a large taxpayer in Portsmouth wants to pay its personal property tax bill but the city hasn't sent a bill. Marina Mandella would like nothing more than to pay the personal property tax that APM Terminals owes the city … Continue reading Can’t pay without bill & city won’t send bill
Shannon v Cuccinelli Round 1
The first debate between Attorney General candidates, Democrat Steve Shannon and Republican Ken Cuccinelli, took place in Virginia Beach last Saturday morning. The Shannon campaign uploaded the entire video to Blip TV. (Seriously - if I had known this was being held in Virginia Beach, I would have figured out a way to get in. … Continue reading Shannon v Cuccinelli Round 1
Breit out of Senate race
Jeffrey Breit, who had contemplated a run for Senate this fall, has withdrawn from consideration. The seat is currently occupied by Republican Ken Stolle, who is running for Sheriff in Virginia Beach. Breit, 54, has four young children. It was his committment to family, as well as his law practice, that prompted him to withdraw. … Continue reading Breit out of Senate race
Opinion, please: 5 life terms excessive?
A man committed five counts of robbery and was convicted. No one was physically harmed. According to this article, a guilty plea would have netted him as little as 13 years. [Judge Norman] Thomas had no sympathy. He had thought about the case frequently. The judge cited Clardy's use of Craigslist to lure victims, calling … Continue reading Opinion, please: 5 life terms excessive?
McDonnell trying to cash in on Warner legacy?
Christina Nuckols of The Virginian-Pilot seems to think so. In an article in Sunday's paper* she says: [Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob] McDonnell does his best to encourage comparisons with Warner, and he’s clearly taking cues from the Democrat’s 2001 campaign. McDonnell makes only occasional mention of his party affiliation, for example, and he stresses economic … Continue reading McDonnell trying to cash in on Warner legacy?
Robin Abbott/Mark Warner event a success
Promoted from the comments - by Newport News Dem: Robin Abbott’s event this afternoon was a blockbuster success! About 75-100 people were in attendance to hear Robin talk about personal story and the need to break the logjam in Richmond by the GnOP failed leadership of the House. Due to Phil Hamilton’s traffic jams on … Continue reading Robin Abbott/Mark Warner event a success
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