Thursday evening, the candidates in the 2nd CD race faced off for yet another debate. This one was hosted by the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues. Here is the video. (Note: if you are reading this post in a feed reader, you have to visit my blog to view the video)
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Veterans for Mark Warner kickoff
Veterans from across Hampton Roads joined former Governor Mark Warner Thursday for the kickoff of a new group - Veterans for Mark Warner. Also in attendance were Senator Jim Webb, Congressman Bobby Scott, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim and Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe. The setting was the Lone Sailor Monument, which stands in the shadows of … Continue reading Veterans for Mark Warner kickoff
Norfolk Circuit Court appointments
Governor Tim Kaine announced three appointments to the Norfolk Circuit Court Tuesday, filling three seats that have been empty for quite some time. The appointment come after it was previously reported that a deal had been reached between Norfolk and Virginia Beach legislators. The appointees are: Jerrauld Jones, who is being elevated from the Juvenile … Continue reading Norfolk Circuit Court appointments
Silver Diner Blueplate ’08: cast your vote
The folks over at Silver Diner are allowing folks to cast their votes early for the Presidential election by buying an omelette. From the press release: By selecting either the Chicago-style "Obamalette" or the Southwestern-style "McCainlette" from the restaurant's all-day breakfast menu, Silver Diner is giving guests the chance to predict the winner of the … Continue reading Silver Diner Blueplate ’08: cast your vote
Wagner nails it in VP op-ed
Former Finance Secretary and 2009 LG candidate Jody Wagner wrote an op-ed which appeared in Tuesday's Virginian Pilot. The topic was, of course, the budget deficit that the Commonwealth is facing, rumored to be in the neighborhood of $3 billion. "The challenge, of course," Wagner says, "will be to find ways to tighten the belt … Continue reading Wagner nails it in VP op-ed
McAuliffe in Norfolk Tuesday
Former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe will be in Norfolk Tuesday at noon at Webb Center at ODU. He will be discussing Obama's health care plan. McAuliffe is rumored to be running for Governor in 2009.
Opinion, please: No zero grade?
Sunday's Virginian Pilot had an article about the awarding of zeros in local school systems. In Suffolk, teachers are expected to make "every effort" to get students to make up the missing work, including notifying parents, before giving a zero on an assignment. In Chesapeake, zeros are automatic only when a student has cheated or … Continue reading Opinion, please: No zero grade?
PilotOnline and Daily Press: some tech tips
Hey computer geeks at PilotOnline! Cute favicon but it really needs to be fixed. Instead of a white background, make it transparent. That way, it won't look so garish in my browser tab. DailyPress.com - you guys need to fix your background. I happen to have a default color set in my browser (to check … Continue reading PilotOnline and Daily Press: some tech tips
Norfolk NAACP 51st Annual Banquet
Some 500 people gathered Saturday evening for the Norfolk Branch of the NAACP's 51st Annual Life Membership and Freedom Fund Banquet. The event was held at The Murray Center, which has become the premier location in Norfolk for such outings. Among the attendees were US Rep. Bobby Scott, Sen. Creigh Deeds, Dels. Kenny Alexander, Joe … Continue reading Norfolk NAACP 51st Annual Banquet
Veterans for Mark Warner
Coming up this Thursday, Mark Warner and Jim Webb will be in Norfolk to for an event to launch Veterans for Mark Warner. If you are a veteran and are supporting Warner, you're invited 🙂 The event will be held Thursday, October 9 at 10:30am at the US Navy Memorial (adjacent to the USS Wisconsin) … Continue reading Veterans for Mark Warner
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