Category: Local

Remarks at Scott’s picnic

A little video from Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic. I've also got Mark Warner's remarks but they will have to wait. (Working with video takes way too much time 😦 )

Biden coming to Virginia Beach tomorrow

PilotOnline is reporting that Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden is coming to Virginia Beach tomorrow, Thursday, morning. I received additional details via email. The doors will open at 7:30am at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, with Biden expected to speak at 8:45am. As is the norm, the event is open to the public but tickets … Continue reading Biden coming to Virginia Beach tomorrow →

Budget cuts for VA

According to this report, Gov. Tim Kaine has ordered state agencies to prepare for significant cuts, as revenues have failed to meet projections. More than a year ago, I wrote about what the Commonwealth would be facing in this biennial budget: Looking forward to FY2008, Wagner’s report reflects a downward adjustment in sales taxes, corporate … Continue reading Budget cuts for VA →

Local stories I missed while in Denver

It was impossible to keep up with what was going on back here while I was in Denver. So here's a recap of some stories I caught when reading through my stack of newspapers: DePaul Medical Center to be 124 beds. Pressure from the City of Norfolk as well as residents has resulted in a … Continue reading Local stories I missed while in Denver →

Bobby Scott’s 2008 picnic

It was hot out there but the annual gathering of pols at Bobby Scott's Labor Day Picnic was a lot of fun. Here are some pictures from the event. If I have time later today, I'll get up the video I have of Tim Kaine, Jim Webb and Mark Warner speaking. As always, click to … Continue reading Bobby Scott’s 2008 picnic →

Hampton Roads biggest party tomorrow: Scott’s Labor Day Picnic

Congressman Bobby Scott hosts his annual Labor Day Picnic Monday afternoon. This event is the largest gathering of Democrats in Hampton Roads and is a political junkie's dream 🙂 Already announced to appear are Governor Tim Kaine and our next Senator Mark Warner. I am told that Senator Jim Webb, soon to be the senior … Continue reading Hampton Roads biggest party tomorrow: Scott’s Labor Day Picnic →

OTR: What is WVEC-13 smoking?

I missed the move from 11:30am to noon last Sunday for On The Record as I was traveling to Denver. I did wonder, however, what they were going to sandwich in between The Chris Matthews Show and OTR. Well, today I found out. On right now is a football show, called Panthers Huddle. I'm a … Continue reading OTR: What is WVEC-13 smoking? →

Two Davids not going to Denver

I attended a Virginia Partisans fundraiser with Mark Warner last night in Falls Church. (Video coming.) Among the many elected attendees were the two Davids - Bulova and Marsden. Here they are with their lovely wives. Oh - and I got to meet frequent poster and fellow blogger MB at the event. Yes, I have … Continue reading Two Davids not going to Denver →