Category: Local

Norfolk ward 7 fundraising reports

Friday was the filing deadline for financial reports covering 9/1-9/30 and three of the four candidates in the special election for Norfolk's ward 7 filed electronically. Those reports were available just after 5pm on the State Board of Elections website. Some interesting things in the numbers: Earl Fraley raised $2,870 in cash from 19 contributors … Continue reading Norfolk ward 7 fundraising reports →

3rd CD debate tonight

Just a quick reminder that the League of Women Voters, in conjunction with WHRO, are hosting a 3rd Congressional District candidates’ debate this evening.  All four candidates - Democratic incumbent Bobby Scott, Republican Chuck Smith, Libertarian James Quigley and Independent John Kelly - are expected to attend. Details: Location: Hampton City Council Chambers, 22 Lincoln … Continue reading 3rd CD debate tonight →

Friday funny on a Thursday

I have to admit: when Daryl Lease first came to The Virginian-Pilot, I didn't "get"him.  I was told, "Just keep reading" and I did. Now his columns provide me with LOL-moments every Thursday morning as I'm having my coffee. This guy is plain funny. Seriously. Check out his latest column. I wish I could write … Continue reading Friday funny on a Thursday →

Forbes won’t debate

The Virginian-Pilot reports this morning that Republican incumbent, Randy Forbes, will not participate in a debate against his Democratic challenger,  Dr. Wynne LeGrow. Across the state, the local League of Women Voters have been arranging debates in each of the Congressional districts.  Locally, the Williamsburg League sponsored yesterday's debate in the 1st (even though this … Continue reading Forbes won’t debate →

Campaign rubbernecking

My latest column, title above,  appeared in The Virginian-Pilot today. One of the things referenced in the piece is the 1890 Harvard Law Review article by Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis, which you can read here. The concept of a right to privacy is one many of us take for granted - except when it … Continue reading Campaign rubbernecking →

Warner weighs in on Cranwell’s announcement

Sen. Mark Warner has weighed in on the retirement announcement of DPVA chair Dick Cranwell. His last sentence is quite interesting: Dick Cranwell has been a tremendous chairman over the past five years and a remarkable public servant for nearly 40 years.  When he accepted the role of Party chair in 2005, he believed he … Continue reading Warner weighs in on Cranwell’s announcement →

Cranwell to step down as DPVA chair

C. Richard Cranwell, the chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, announced today that he is stepping down. As you may know, I have been involved with politics in Virginia for the last 39 years. I have seen our party at its low and high points. I have had the privilege of serving in both … Continue reading Cranwell to step down as DPVA chair →

Virginian-Pilot has iPad app

The Virginian-Pilot announced today the availability of an application for the popular iPad. Subscribers to The Pilot can get the newspaper on iPad for an extra $3 a month on the days covered by their subscriptions. They can see two versions: one that looks like the print version of the newspaper and another without ads. … Continue reading Virginian-Pilot has iPad app →

Time for Fraim and friends to go

Guest post by Chuck Taylor I began this note after reading about the decision to keep the majority of Council discussion behind closed doors and away from public scrutiny two weeks ago.  However, it languished in a target rich environment, where so many interconnected issues of Council malfeasance and ineptitude made it hard to constrain … Continue reading Time for Fraim and friends to go →