Category: Local

Bob’s world: family policy proposal #5

A look at one of the fifteen policy proposals put forth by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell in his thesis and the extent to which he attempted to implement the proposal during his career as a legislator and attorney general. Continue welfare reform to promote work and eliminate all anti-family provisions, with an ultimate goal … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #5 →

Deeds at Scott’s picnic

Part 1 of the remarks of Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Senator Creigh Deeds, at Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic. Part 2 is below the fold. My camera batteries ran out so yes, there is a slight gap. And yes, it's a different camera. Sorry. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed … Continue reading Deeds at Scott’s picnic →

Kaine at Scott’s Picnic

Governor Tim Kaine's remarks and introduction of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds 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.

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.

Kaine on budget problems

Via NBC12, you can watch the video of Governor Kaine's press conference on the budget. Releases from various sources on the budget can be found below the fold. From Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds: “Today’s cuts to services provide a painful reminder of the economic effects brought on by the worst economic downturn since the … Continue reading Kaine on budget problems →

Deeds on the air in NoVA

Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds has hit the airwaves in Northern Virginia with this ad called "September."

Bob McDonnell’s Energy Plan

guest post by tx2vadem Not to take away from the discussions Bob McDonnell’s positions on social issue, but I thought it would be a good to start also revisiting Bob McDonnell’s policy proposals. Since some are quick to point out that McDonnell has plans and he’s running on those plans, it would be helpful to … Continue reading Bob McDonnell’s Energy Plan →

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 →