This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion about the possible location of the Navy's latest nuclear carrier in Jacksonville as opposed to Norfolk. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Frank Roberts, who heads the Hampton Roads Military and Facilities Alliance, and Mal Branch, a former carrier commanding officer who now runs the Virginia … Continue reading OTR 11/30: Ship to FL, charities
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Fliergate update
The Oberndorf campaign for mayor in Virginia Beach has filed a formal complaint in regards to the distribution of fliers showing now mayor-elect Will Sessoms and president-elect Obama. Bruce Williams, a consultant who was hired to help the Sessoms campaign with black voters, said this week that he didn't ask for permission to hand out … Continue reading Fliergate update
Random stuff
Totally unrelated items I've run across "Next president" isn't on local ballot - I've been getting emails about this for a while. The Top 10 Political Turkeys of 2008 - Pretty good list. VA School Board sued over in-class haircut - $1,000 in compensatory damages for something that grows back? Cleaner who turns in $20K … Continue reading Random stuff
A “d”emocratic candidate in the 81st?
So it appears. I'm confused - why is the "d" small and in quotes? I'll bet he doesn't have a helicopter, though.
Pilot announces Hartig’s retirement
The Virginian Pilot announced in today's paper the retirement of editorial page editor Dennis Hartig. Hartig, who grew up in the Ocean View section of Norfolk and graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School, joined The Pilot in 1979 as editor of the Virginia Beach Beacon. He later became deputy managing editor, acting editor and, in … Continue reading Pilot announces Hartig’s retirement
Illegal fliers’ effect on VB mayoral election
Except for this story, which I wrote about here, little has been said about the effect of the fliers distributed on Election Day on behalf of now mayor-elect Will Sessoms. As you can see, the fliers showed Sessoms, a Republican, with an image of Obama. And, in violation of the law, the fliers did not … Continue reading Illegal fliers’ effect on VB mayoral election
Opinion, please: wearing of campaign apparel
This last election saw a clarification of the 40-foot rule prohibiting campaign activities. Now we have a bill pre-filed by Del. Jim Shuler (D-12th) which will specifically allow voters to wear campaign apparel. The bill adds section K to §24.2-604: K. The provisions of subsections A and D shall not be construed to prohibit a … Continue reading Opinion, please: wearing of campaign apparel
OTR 11/23: The economy and the VA budget
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion about the effects of the economy on the Virginia budget. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Norfolk Del. Kenny Alexander and Newport News Del. Phil Hamilton. Also on the show will be LG candidate Jody Wagner, who served as Secretary of Finance. Catch OTR at noon … Continue reading OTR 11/23: The economy and the VA budget
RK to close December 31
According to this post, RK, formerly Raising Kaine, will be closing its doors on December 31. The work that RK has done over the years cannot be discounted. But I understand the desire - and the need - to move on.
Virginian Pilot cuts 125 jobs
Rumors have been flying for a while now about job losses at The Virginian Pilot. Saturday's paper will have the story but the details are online now: 125 jobs plus a reduction in the size of the newspaper and other cost-cutting measures. The Pilot newsroom will lose 15 employees, with a combined 297 years of … Continue reading Virginian Pilot cuts 125 jobs
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