Category: Local

Fliergate update: Special prosecutor named

The Virginian Pilot is reporting that a special prosecutor in the Fliergate saga has been named. Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant said Friday he knows who ordered the controversial Election Day fliers that pictured Will Sessoms and Barack Obama and has turned the information over to a special prosecutor. I've been hearing that Bryant was having … Continue reading Fliergate update: Special prosecutor named →

OTR coming to an end

The email that I received Friday from Joel Rubin was one I had expected for a while. WVEC TV is canceling On the Record, the half hour interview program I have hosted and executive produced since 1992. The giveaway for me was the move of the show from 11:30 to noon. It just didn't make … Continue reading OTR coming to an end →

Moran resigns seat, to campaign full time

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brian J. Moran announced today that he is resigning his seat in the House of Delegates to run full time. Moran sent a letter to his constituents announcing his plan and another to Governor Tim Kaine. Kaine will have to set the date for the special election to fill Moran's seat. I … Continue reading Moran resigns seat, to campaign full time →

Corruption most foul

The above is the title of the latest missive from Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball. From the introduction (emphasis mine): Who is to blame for acts of corruption? The guilty officials, of course, are the people we must hold culpable. Yet, the citizenry also bears its share of the rap once a culture of corruption develops … Continue reading Corruption most foul →

Paying for light rail

The starter light rail line is seriously over budget, with costs expected to be an additional $55.9 million. Needless to say, Norfolk council members aren't happy. The question now is how to come up with the additional $20.7 million that is Norfolk's share. One idea that is to increase the real estate taxes on commercial … Continue reading Paying for light rail →

HRBT public hearing Wednesday

A public hearing will be held Wednesday, December 10, at Granby High School to review the ideas for expansion of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel beginning at 6pm. Tuesday, the Norfolk City Council passed a non-binding referendum opposing all of the options in the study. The Daily Press editorial board weighed in on this issue Sunday, … Continue reading HRBT public hearing Wednesday →

Spruill endorses Bowerbank for LG

Del. Lionell Spruill has endorsed Jon Bowerbank for LG. The press release is below the fold. Cedar Bluff - Today, Delegate Lionell Spruill (D-77) endorsed Jon Bowerbank for Lieutenant Governor. "Jon Bowerbank is my choice for Lieutenant Governor," said Spruill. "Jon's experience as a business owner and public servant uniquely qualify him to tackle the … Continue reading Spruill endorses Bowerbank for LG →

Rasmussen: Moran only D beating McDonnell

According to Rasmussen Reports, Del. Brian Moran is the only Democrat among the three candidates who leads Republican candidate AG Bob McDonnell. Rep. Brian J. Moran of Alexandria is the only one of three leading Democratic hopefuls who beats Republican Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell in a straight match-up, 41% to 37%, according to a … Continue reading Rasmussen: Moran only D beating McDonnell →

Fliergate: A closer look (part 4)

Three more issues in this segment. Let's start with the fliers. First the one handed out to black voters. I also got my hands on the flier handed out to white voters. The most interesting thing about these fliers is that they are exactly the same size and are printed on identical paper. I understand … Continue reading Fliergate: A closer look (part 4) →