Join Delegate Joe Bouchard for a fundraiser at Croc’s 19th Street Bistro (A Virginia Green Restaurant) 620 19th Street, Virginia Beach Thursday, July 9th 5:30 to 7:30 pm Host- $500 Sponsor- $250 Friend- $100 Guest- $50 Please make checks payable to “Bouchard for Delegate” and mail to: Bouchard for Delegate PO Box 68594 Virginia Beach, … Continue reading Bouchard fundraiser Thursday
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Ongoing Whitfield saga
I'm taking a few days off but that doesn't mean I'm not paying attention to what's going on. Today's Virginian-Pilot brought to light the continuing saga of Arthur Whitfield, who was wrongfully convicted of rape and served 22 years in prison before DNA evidence exonerated him and he was released. He was finally pardoned by … Continue reading Ongoing Whitfield saga
Carmageddon
Thus screamed the 2 1/2 inch high front page headline in Friday's Virginian-Pilot. The accompanying article laid out how a simple malfunction created chaos for Hampton Roads drivers. A severe electrical and rain storm rolled across the bridge-tunnel Wednesday night, causing power outages and power surges. Apparently the power issues damaged a water main pump … Continue reading Carmageddon
Business Leaders for Deeds
Senator Mark Warner joined Creigh Deeds today to announce the formation of "Business Leaders for Deeds," a bipartisan group which will be lead by Ted Leonsis of McLean. Leonsis is the owner of the Washington Capitals. The press release (below the fold) includes the names of members - so far - of this steering committee. … Continue reading Business Leaders for Deeds
It’s a Tuesday thing
That's the only thing I can figure out. Either that, or he's about to come over from the dark side 😉 Seriously - we agree again? I came to the conclusion a few years back that an elected official who can never run for re-election is about as close to an appointed leader as there … Continue reading It’s a Tuesday thing
ActBlue: give through Twitter
ActBlue, the online contribution site used by many Democratic candidates and organizations, announced that you can now make contributions to your preferred candidate via Twitter. After setting up an ActBlue Express account, making contributions are easy. From its Twitter page: To give using your Twitter account, tweet: “donate $amount @candidate via @actblue“ Only one problem … Continue reading ActBlue: give through Twitter
ICYMI: Opinions on the governor’s race
The Washington Post asked some people for their opinion on the governor's race. Interesting mix of folks as well as a wide range of opinions. Give it a look.
Texting while driving
Come Wednesday, it will be a secondary offense to: 1. Manually enter multiple letters or text in the device as a means of communicating with another person; or 2. Read any email or text message transmitted to the device or stored within the device, provided that this prohibition shall not apply to any name or … Continue reading Texting while driving
New page: 2009 candidates
The field has been set. As the result, I have finally gotten around to publishing a page that shows the 2009 statewide and House of Delegates Democratic candidates. Where available, I have included a link to their websites. With the June 30 filing deadline quickly approaching, I hope you will consider contributing to the candidate(s) … Continue reading New page: 2009 candidates
Scott bill picking up steam
Virginia Rep. Bobby Scott (D-3rd) along with Mike Castle (R-Del.) introduced legislation in February that aims to curtail crime by focusing on prevention. According to The Hill's Lauren Victoria Burke, the legislation is picking up steam: The bill ... has 204 co-sponsors, including 16 Republicans. Ninety lawmakers have backed the bill since June 1. The … Continue reading Scott bill picking up steam
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