Category: Local

Bob’s world: family policy proposal #2

Make adherence to constitutional interpretivism, a covenant view of marriage and family, and a deep respect for parental authority, the first areas of scrutiny in the selection of federal and state judges. The General Assembly gets to appoint state judges. As chairman of the House Courts of Justice Committee, no doubt Bob McDonnell had many … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #2 →

Did Hamilton get paid for no work?

An article in Saturday's Virginian-Pilot implies that was the case. In a June 11 e-mail to [Dave] Blackburn, [Del. Phil] Hamilton expressed concern that the contract "seems to imply full-time work hours." He noted that he also had responsibilities as a legislator and as a part-time employee of the Newport News school system. In a … Continue reading Did Hamilton get paid for no work? →

Bob McDonnell’s world

Reading The Washington Post article late Saturday evening on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell's 1989 thesis, I decided to withhold judgment until I could read the thesis myself. (The article - edited for space -  was reprinted on the front page of The Virginian-Pilot.) So I settled down Sunday evening to read the 67-page (not … Continue reading Bob McDonnell’s world →

LG candidate Wagner on local radio Sunday

Jody Wagner, the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will be the guest on "Faith Toward God" this Sunday. The show airs at 2:15pm on WGPL, 1350AM. Listeners will have the ability to call in with questions. The call in number is (757)624-9475.

Friday this ‘n that

Hamilton taken off RPV website. Saw this pop up last night on the Pilot's political blog. The website is here. Combined with Jeff Frederick's tweet, I'm wondering what the heck is going on that side. Has the RPV split with the Speaker? Inquiring minds wanna know 🙂 UPDATE: He's back up. According to The Shad … Continue reading Friday this ‘n that →

Sen. Mark Warner talks about…

... a number of things. I had the pleasure of chatting with Senator Mark Warner Tuesday afternoon. He called me from the road, as he traveled from Amherst County to Charlottesvlle, after having spent the morning in Lynchburg and in Bedford at The National D-Day Memorial. Despite the fact that health care is the number … Continue reading Sen. Mark Warner talks about… →

Another Deeds radio ad: “Grass stains”

The Deeds campaign has launched another radio ad, this one called "Grass Stains." The ad will be aired across Virginia.

Reminder: Bouchard event with Webb Thursday

Please join me this Thursday, August 27th for a special event with U.S. Senator Jim Webb. What: U.S. Senator Jim Webb When: Thursday, August 27th @ 6pm Where: The Pavilion Center II, 600 22nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA To RSVP and purchase your tickets, please click HERE or call Jenn at (757) 226-0427.

Challenger West calls for Hamilton’s resignation

Gary West, the Democratic challenger in the 94th House district, has joined the call for the resignation of Phil Hamilton, the Republican incumbent in the adjacent 93rd District. Making skewed priorities a common theme of his door-to-door campaign, West is outraged that Delegate Phil Hamilton lined his own pockets with taxpayer dollars appropriated for education. … Continue reading Challenger West calls for Hamilton’s resignation →