Category: Local

Governor, please expedite this pardon

After serving nearly 22 years in prison, Arthur Whitfield was cleared by DNA of the charge of rape and released from prison in August 2004. As the Virginian Pilot reports today, his name has yet to be cleared. Since then, Whitfield has struggled to clear his name. The Virginia Supreme Court refused to declare him … Continue reading Governor, please expedite this pardon →

VPAP $10,000+ PAC contributors — including Wm Jefferson

So I'm perusing Waldo's Virginia Political Blogs Aggregator and run across a posting by the fine folks over at VPAP that mentions that the latest $10,000+ contributions to PACs is up. I click on the link - broken 😦 Nevertheless, I located the report and notice that the list goes all back to October 2006. … Continue reading VPAP $10,000+ PAC contributors — including Wm Jefferson →

Northam raises another $100K

Ralph Northam, our next senator from the 6th district, will be filing his financial report showing about $100,000 raised since the last reporting period. This brings his total raised to $270,000! The report will also show about $210,000 cash on hand as of May 30. Way to go, Ralph! As of the end of the … Continue reading Northam raises another $100K →

Bouchard reception with Kaine 6/9

Please join us at a reception to benefit Joe Bouchard Candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates with special guest Tim Kaine Saturday, June 9th 5:30 to 7:30 pm Pavilion Center Atrium 2101 Parks Avenue Virginia Beach (located at the end of I-264 near the Oceanfront) For more information or to RSVP, call 757-437-5466.

Credibility in the blogsphere

Having a bit of free time today, I was checking out some of the blogs that link here and ran across a brand new one, God Save Virginia, that has just popped up. Interestingly enough, the first and only post talks about the nature of the blogosphere. Now, don’t let them fool you. They aren’t … Continue reading Credibility in the blogsphere →

Richmond Times endorsements

Saying that they only make primary endorsements in races that are essentially the general election, the Richmond Times today announced their picks in the following races: 72nd HOD (Republican) - Jimmie Massie. "Two pillars in our editorial creed state that we believe in limited government and fiscal conservatism. All three candidates meet the criteria, yet … Continue reading Richmond Times endorsements →

On the radio

Terrestrial radio, that is. John Coggeshall has a radio program each Saturday morning from 11am to noon on 1490AM, Outlaw Radio (WLRT). Tomorrow, June 2, I'll be on the show. Feel free to call in and give us your questions and comments. The number is (757) 766-4653. UPDATE: I forgot to include the internet link … Continue reading On the radio →

79th HOD: Meet the Candidates

Invitation from the AARP: You are invited to a Meet the Candidates event for State House District 79. You will have an opportunity to learn where candidates Johnny Joannou and Henry Light stand on issues important to Virginians and ask them questions. Please join us: When: Wednesday, June 6, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Light refreshments … Continue reading 79th HOD: Meet the Candidates →

Report: PDC candidates’ forum

I attended a candidates' forum last night, hosted by the Portsmouth and Chesapeake Democratic committees. Appearing at the forum were State Senator Louise Lucas, who graciously hosted the event at her Lucas Center, Senator Mamie Locke, Delegate Ken Melvin, Steve Heretick, David Bouchard, Delegate Johnny Joannou and Henry Light. Heretick and Bouchard are competing in … Continue reading Report: PDC candidates’ forum →