The four candidates for the open seat in Norfolk's Ward 7 council race squared off in a candidates' forum Thursday evening. The special election is Tuesday. If you are reading this via email, please visit my blog to view the video.
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Pilot endorsements: Suffolk in, 11 of 14
The Virginian-Pilot endorsed in the Suffolk races today. In my predictions, I admitted I hadn't been following Suffolk very closely. Even so, I managed to get three of the four races called correctly. The one I missed - J.B. Varney instead of incumbent Jeff Gardy - has an interesting twist: the Holy Neck Borough never … Continue reading Pilot endorsements: Suffolk in, 11 of 14
Waiting for the 3rd shoe to drop
They say deaths come in threes. Monday morning, I saw in the obituaries that Al Teich had died Sunday. I was surprised that it took until Tuesday afternoon for The Virginian-Pilot to mention it - and then only in a brief piece mostly garnered from Monday's obituary. In the old days, the paper would have … Continue reading Waiting for the 3rd shoe to drop
Pondering leadership
My latest column, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot today. I've been thinking for a while about what constitutes a leader, and had intended to do one of my "Opinion, please" posts on it. I find it frustrating that candidates call themselves leaders. Shouldn't that be for others to say? Show me that others recognize … Continue reading Pondering leadership
DCCC ad shows Obama as the Joker
Yep. You read that right. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, in its infinite wisdom, put out an attack mail piece aimed at Independent 2nd CD candidate Kenny Golden. The front of the piece (below the fold) shows a crowd shot of what look like Tea Party protesters. Among the signs is the now infamous one … Continue reading DCCC ad shows Obama as the Joker
On the constitutional amendments
Senators George Barker and Linda "Toddy" Puller have written an op-ed on the three constitutional amendments which will appear on the ballot. The senators were sponsors of all of them. In an editorial in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot, the board urges voters to support all three of the amendments, despite misgivings on question 2. The three amendments … Continue reading On the constitutional amendments
Norfolk Ward 7 10/20 fundraising reports
Monday was the deadline for filing campaign finance reports for the period 10/1 - 10/20. Earl Fraley, who was endorsed by The Virginian-Pilot Monday, raised $1,927 in cash from 44 donors, the largest of which was $204. His major expenditures are for ads. I'm still not seeing the final cost of his yard signs. He … Continue reading Norfolk Ward 7 10/20 fundraising reports
Pilot endorsements: VB in, 8 of 10
So I'm 4 for 5 on the Virginia Beach City Council endorsements. The Virginian-Pilot endorsed all of my predictions save one: that of Tanya Bullock in the Princess Anne district. The paper consider incumbent Barbara Henley to be a critical voice on council and wished that Bullock had run for an at-large seat. And based … Continue reading Pilot endorsements: VB in, 8 of 10
A dead heat in the 2nd CD
According to a newly released poll, the race in the 2nd Congressional District is a virtual tie, with Republican challenger Scott Rigell at 41.5% and Democratic incumbent Glenn Nye at 41%. Independent Kenny Golden is at 5% with 12% of voters undecided. The goose isn't cooked yet: According to Nate Silver, it seems Nye has … Continue reading A dead heat in the 2nd CD
Pilot endorsements: 4 for 5 so far
Beginning Saturday and continuing through today, The Virginian-Pilot has endorsed in five races. My predictions have been accurate in all but one of those. Incumbents Bobby Scott (3rd) and Randy Forbes (4th) were endorsed Saturday. Both merit a return to Washington, but with the expectation that they will make greater use of their substantial seniority … Continue reading Pilot endorsements: 4 for 5 so far
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