Category: Local

Congrats to new DNC chair Kaine

According to The Washington Post, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine will be named chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Sometimes, it's hard to believe how far he has come since I first met him in 1996. Back then, Kaine was the mayor of Richmond, chosen by his peers to lead that city. I considered it remarkable … Continue reading Congrats to new DNC chair Kaine →

Savage in, new candidates page

As expected, Rich Savage has announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor. Savage is a political consultant and small business owner. His website can be found here.  That brings the total to three Democratic candidates pursuing the LG nomination. I saw posted on another blog that a fourth candidate may announce. With so many candidates, I … Continue reading Savage in, new candidates page →

Macker announces

Terry McAuliffe announces that he will announce his candidacy on Wednesday. Was there any doubt? The campaign also released a schedule of townhall meetings and events to be held around the state as a campaign kick off. The events begin Wednesday, January 7 and are scripted thru January 15.

Connolly open house reception

You are cordially invited to an open house reception following the swearing-in of Gerry Connolly Congressman from Virginia's 11th District Tuesday, January 6, 2009 2 PM - 6 PM Cannon Office Building - Room 327 Light Refreshments will be Served To RSVP, please email Donald at info@gerryconnolly.com.

Petition for OTR

Almost every Saturday, I have posted the topics and guests for On The Record, hosted by Joel Rubin. Unfortunately, last Sunday's show was the last. A group of concerned citizens has started a petition which acknowledges that WVEC is unlikely to change its mind on this but wants "other media outlets in the region" to … Continue reading Petition for OTR →

Sen. John Miller Town Hall meetings

Senator John Miller will hold four town hall metings prior to the start of the General Assembly session, which convenes on January 14th. From the press release: "This session of the General Assembly will be dealing with many difficult issues. In addition to make hard decisions on where to cut the budget, legislators will deal … Continue reading Sen. John Miller Town Hall meetings →

Opinion, please: candidates’ donations

Caroline Kennedy is the latest to be called out for failure to contribute to candidates. "It calls into question her commitment to politics and to government." A couple of weeks ago, it was Terry McAuliffe. McAuliffe's lack of donations to Virginia candidates, especially considering his generous giving to federal candidates, could become fodder for his … Continue reading Opinion, please: candidates’ donations →

OTR 12/28/07: The final show

This Sunday's On the Record, the last of the series, will feature a conversation with outgoing Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf. Joining host Joel Rubin in the other segment will be two still photographers, Chris Tyree and Stephen Katz, who travel to some of the world's most troubled places. In his "My Minute" segment, Rubin … Continue reading OTR 12/28/07: The final show →

Fliergate: Bryant responds

Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant has taken exception to The Virginian Pilot editorial printed in last Sunday's paper. His office released a response Monday, although it has yet to appear in the paper. Bryant writes: The title of the piece is itself suspect.“Needless Suspicions in Beach Flier-Gate”. Unless the editor knows who prepared, authorized, … Continue reading Fliergate: Bryant responds →