It seems that the RPV has backed off its earlier plan to have presidential primary voters sign a loyalty oath before casting their ballots. A committee at the party's annual winter retreat voted overwhelmingly to rescind the request to the State Board of Elections regarding the Feb. 12 primary. As I said before: yawn. ======================= … Continue reading Republican loyalty oath rescinded
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March with Forgit in parades
Here's another opportunity to help out the Philip Forgit campaign. Tomorrow (Saturday, December 1) join Philip as he marches in these two parades: Warrenton Holiday Parade - Meet at 9:15 am at corner of Mocking Bird and Clay in Old Town Warrenton. Fredericksburg Christmas Parade - Meet at 4:15 pm at the corner of Princess … Continue reading March with Forgit in parades
Norview HS among nation’s best
According to PilotOnline, Norfolk's Norview High School has been included as one of America's Best High Schools, based on rankings done by U.S. News & World Report. Forty-one Virginia schools were recognized but no others in South Hampton Roads. And, of course, Norview is home to Virginia's Teacher of the Year, Tommy Smigiel. Congratulations all … Continue reading Norview HS among nation’s best
Philip Forgit Live Blog Friday 3:30pm
Philip Forgit, Democratic candidate in the 1st Congressional District, will live blog here Friday at 3:30pm. Tuesday evening, Philip received the endorsement of 6th district Senator-elect Ralph Northam. At a campaign rally in Blakes, Northam called on the supporters present--as well as the hundreds who made his recent victory possible in a formerly Republican district--to … Continue reading Philip Forgit Live Blog Friday 3:30pm
A challenge: followup
I issued a challenge to fellow bloggers and blog readers in this post to help out 1st Congressional District candidate Philip Forgit this weekend. Below is this weekend's canvassing schedule for the southern portion of the district. (I'll post the schedule for the northern portion when I receive it.) If you are planning to attend, … Continue reading A challenge: followup
DPVA reorganization
Every two years, the Democratic Party of Virginia undergoes a reorganization. This is done at the local committee. If you want to be a part of this, now's the time. To find out when the reorganization meeting will be held in your area, click here. The message from DPVA chair C. Richard Cranwell is below … Continue reading DPVA reorganization
24th Annual MLK Community Leaders’ Breakfast
The Urban League of Hampton Roads will be holding its 24th Annual Martin Luther King Community Leaders' Breakfast on Monday, January 21, 2008. The lead sponsor this year is Norfolk State University and the event will be held at Joe Echols Memorial Hall at 7:30am. Tickets are $30 for individuals, $500 for a table of … Continue reading 24th Annual MLK Community Leaders’ Breakfast
DeSteph tries to hold meeting
According to The Virginian Pilot, Virginia Beach councilman Bill DeSteph tried to hold a meeting of "Republican city, state and federal elected officials." ...most of the seven invited city council members declined to attend. One cited a scheduling conflict, when reached by The Virginian-Pilot Monday. Most said they didn't want to take part in a … Continue reading DeSteph tries to hold meeting
A challenge
Yeah, I know we are all tired from the General Assembly races. And full from eating all that good Thanksgiving food 🙂 Nevertheless, there is a race going on in the 1st Congressional District. And Democratic candidate Philip Forgit can use some help. Just two weekends remain between now and Election Day, December 11. So … Continue reading A challenge
Thirty years too late
I've been playing musical instruments since the 5th grade, when I started on violin. (One instrument that I failed to master.) In junior high school, I switched to French horn and, in 9th grade, settled on trombone as my main instrument. We had a marching band in junior high, although we mainly marched in parades. … Continue reading Thirty years too late
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