According to The Hill's Blog Briefing, 2nd Congressional District Democratic candidate Glenn Nye has received the endorsement of retired Admiral David Stone. President Bush nominated Stone as for the assistant secretary for the Department of Homeland Security position where he was in charge of the entire Transportation Security Administration. The endorsement came on Tuesday. Wednesday … Continue reading Nye receives endorsement of former Bush appointee
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Transportation revenues expected to decline $2.1B
Revised estimates of federal and state transportation revenues reveal an expected decline of $2.1 to $2.6 billion over the next six years. The news was delivered by Transportation Secretary Pierce R. Homer today at the meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. This comes on top of the $1.1 billion announced in June. According to the … Continue reading Transportation revenues expected to decline $2.1B
It’s official: leave the campaign gear in the car
I'm not sure why anyone expected a different answer than the one Nancy Rodrigues, Secretary of the State Board of Elections, gave about three weeks ago. At the time I wrote the post, she qas quite unambiguous as to her interpretation of the statute. So Tuesday's decision is no surprise: no campaign hats, shirts, buttons, … Continue reading It’s official: leave the campaign gear in the car
Drake v Nye: our obligation to the people of Iraq?
In the third and final question posed to 2nd CD candidates, The Virginian Pilot asks, "After 5 years, what is America's obligation to the people of Iraq?" Incumbent Republican Thelma Drake gives a brief history lesson on Europe after World War II, citing the effect of the Marshall Plan in creating stability there. She also … Continue reading Drake v Nye: our obligation to the people of Iraq?
NASA Langley: An open secret
So says Del. Joe May in this Washington Post article. May organized a recent trip to the Hampton facility for law makers and business owners to make them aware of the capabilities. The trip's purpose was to foster relationships between the agency -- with its $17 billion budget -- and companies that might want a … Continue reading NASA Langley: An open secret
Drake v Nye: restructure federal tax system?
With the extended deadline for income taxes coming in just two days, it was appropriate - for me, at least - that today's question posed to the candidates in the 2nd Congressional District by The Virginian Pilot focused on how they would restructure the federal tax system. (As an aside, locating the article online us … Continue reading Drake v Nye: restructure federal tax system?
Kos poll shows Drake 51%, Nye 37%
A Daily Kos-commissioned poll shows Republican incumbent Thelma Drake enjoying a 14-point lead over Democratic challenger Glenn Nyem with 12% of the voters being undecided. The poll was conducted by Research 2000 on October 7 and 8 and has a margin of error of +/- 5%. The same poll shows John McCain leading Barack Obama … Continue reading Kos poll shows Drake 51%, Nye 37%
Drake v Nye: greatest threat facing America?
The Virginian Pilot posed this question to the candidates in the 2nd Congressional District - incumbent Republican Thelma Drake and Democratic challenger Glenn Nye - and their responses were printed in Sunday's paper. Drake, who is vying for her third term in Congress, says that the problem is political gridlock and that is what stands … Continue reading Drake v Nye: greatest threat facing America?
Pilot endorses Mark Warner for Senate
Sunday's Virginian Pilot carries the endorsement of the editorial board of former governor Mark Warner for Senate. Fortunately, there is one decision we can make with confidence. We recommend Warner for senator. The article points to Warner's background in business as well as his leadership style, calling him the "natural successor" to retiring Republican Senator, … Continue reading Pilot endorses Mark Warner for Senate
OTR 10/12: Forbes, Gilmore
This Sunday's On the Record will feature 4th CD Rep. Randy Forbes and Senate candidate Jim Gilmore. (Forbes' challenger, Democrat Andrea Miller, was on the show 9/28.) They will discuss the bailout, which they oppose, and will offer alternatives. In his "My Minute" segment, host Joel Rubin wonders if it we will get a good … Continue reading OTR 10/12: Forbes, Gilmore
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