Category: Local

The flow of money into Norfolk’s Ward 7 race

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday with the above title.  I do my writing on Sundays and I had something else in mind for this week's column until I opened Sunday's paper and ran across this article in the Compass. This part caught my eye: Mayor Paul Fraim hosted a luncheon for Ward … Continue reading The flow of money into Norfolk’s Ward 7 race →

Norfolk says no to open government

If you've ever attended a Norfolk City Council meeting, you will find no discussion of the issues that they are voting on. That's because all of the discussion - including presentations on the issues - takes place in the informal session that occurs earlier. There has been a move underfoot, championed by the two newest … Continue reading Norfolk says no to open government →

Rigell 45%, Nye 40%, Golden 7%

I've been bemoaning the lack of polling in the 2nd Congressional District for a while. There have been reports that both incumbent Glenn Nye and challenger Scott Rigell have had polls in the field but no information has been forthcoming. (Kenny Golden does not have the resources for polling.) I suspect this is for two … Continue reading Rigell 45%, Nye 40%, Golden 7% →

Opinion, please: time for a third party?

A recent Gallup poll indicates that 58% of Americans over the age of 18 want a third party. And it isn't just Tea Party folks. The desire for a third party is fairly similar across ideological groups, with 61% of liberals, 60% of moderates, and 54% of conservatives believing a third major party is needed. … Continue reading Opinion, please: time for a third party? →

Reminder: Harbor Party coming up 10/7

Just a quick reminder that the 18th Annual Kiwanis Harbor Party and Seafood Fest is coming up next week, October 7. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door.

Webb rally for Nye

Sen. Jim Webb came to Virginia Beach Saturday for a rally with Rep. Glenn Nye. Below the fold are interviews with Sen. Webb and Rep. Nye.                                                                                                                

Give the governor his props

I've known Gov. McDonnell for a number of years, and while we don't agree on much politically, I like him as a person. It much easier to like somebody when they do good things - and Gov. McDonnell has done a couple of things worthy of recognition. First, Governor Bob McDonnell acknowledged his fumble last … Continue reading Give the governor his props →

Golden Press Conference 09/24/10

In case you weren't able to attend or missed the live broadcast, here is the Kenny Golden press conference from earlier this evening.

Tax cuts vote off the table until after election

Senate Democrats have decided to delay any vote on the expiring Bush tax cuts until after the election.  Meanwhile, my own Congressional representative, Glenn Nye, has signed a letter asking for all of the tax cuts to be extended. Over a year ago, I raised the issue of the expiring tax cuts with Sen. Mark … Continue reading Tax cuts vote off the table until after election →