While I posted his announcement video as well as his statement on early voting, that was about the extent of my knowledge of John Fishwick, Democratic candidate for attorney general. I suspect I'm not alone, so I emailed the campaign and asked for an interview, which we scheduled for Tuesday. As it turns out, Fishwick … Continue reading Who is John Fishwick?
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Women’s Legislative Roundtable Dec 3
The Women's Legislative Roundtable will hold its pre-session meeting on Wednesday, December 3. The morning session, which is free, will be from 9:30am to noon in House Room 1 of the old section of the Capitol Building. Beginning at 12:15pm will be the luncheon meeting in Senate Room 3 in the new underground section of … Continue reading Women’s Legislative Roundtable Dec 3
Moran announces DPVA steering committee endorsements
Gubernatorial candidate Del. Brian Moran today announced the endorsement of various members of the Democratic Party of Virginia steering committee, as follows: Pixie Bell, Secretary George Burke, 11th District Chair Sandra Brandt, 2nd District Chair Marjorie Clark, 7th District Chair Audrey Collins, 4th District Chair Hon. Kerry Donley, Immediate Past Chair Abbi Easter, Treasurer Rich … Continue reading Moran announces DPVA steering committee endorsements
Newspapers echoing the net?
Saw this letter to the editor in Wednesday's Virginian Pilot in which the writer says that part of the reason for newspapers' decline in circulation is that they are "echoing the internet:" So you would think that newspapers would play to their unique capacity to do long-form, intense reporting and analysis about local issues, something … Continue reading Newspapers echoing the net?
Spruill roast 2008
Monday evening, over 300 Democrats (and a few Republicans 🙂 ) came together in Chesapeake for Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr's 4th Annual Fall Fundraising Dinner. The dinner always features several roasters as well as a main speaker and this year was no exception. DPVA Chair Dickie Cranwell was supposed to be the master of ceremonies … Continue reading Spruill roast 2008
Carrier to Mayport?
It seems so. The Navy announced Monday it wants to base a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at Mayport Naval Station, an effort that would cost $426 million and could divert 3,200 sailors and civilian personnel from Virginia to Florida. The Virginia delegation, obviously, does not want to see this happen. Senators John Warner and Jim Webb, … Continue reading Carrier to Mayport?
When the community comes together
Saturday morning dawned cold and rainy. Despite that, volunteers from throughout the community gathered at 8am at James Monroe Elementary School, located in Park Place, to plant a rain garden at the school. How appropriate to be planting a rain garden in the rain! Pretty soon, though, the sun came out (although the mud remained) … Continue reading When the community comes together
Cook: “I’m sick and tired”
Norfolk School Board member Billy Cook was the focus of an article in Sunday's Virginian Pilot. Cook is on a mission: to end youth violence, and is urging others to help: Each time Cook heard about another shooting, beating or murder, he e-mailed messages to nearly 100 people. Sometimes he gave media interviews, calling for … Continue reading Cook: “I’m sick and tired”
OTR 11/16: The Jordan bridge
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion regarding the closing of the Jordan Bridge and traffic congestion in Hampton Roads. Chesapeake Traffic Engineer Earl Sorey and Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Executive Director Dwight Farmer will join 13 News Reporter Mike Gooding, who will be subbing for Joel Rubin. Catch OTR at noon … Continue reading OTR 11/16: The Jordan bridge
I visited the Nimmo Republican Women’s Club…
... and lived to tell about it 🙂 Jim Hoeft, Brian Kirwin and I were invited to the Nimmo Republican Women's Club to discuss the 2008 Elections. Fortunately, I wasn't the only Democrat in the room. Jim recorded the entire thing and has it here. If you haven't heard enough election analysis, check it out … Continue reading I visited the Nimmo Republican Women’s Club…
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