OK, so I stole the title but what's that they say about imitation and flattery? 😆 Seriously, head over and read the article with this title by the conservative "The Weekly Standard" and then tell me that George Allen is going to be the Republican candidate for president. I saw my first George Allen signs … Continue reading “George Allen Monkeys Around”
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Report: Norfolk Tea Party II Rally
I was still a bit on the fence this morning about whether to attend the Norfolk Tea Party II rally until I saw this morning's paper and the article about it. (Note: while taxes in Norfolk are high, the article contains a significant inaccuracy. One person claimed that his taxes were $1,000 per month on … Continue reading Report: Norfolk Tea Party II Rally
Norfolk Tea Party II quickie
Busy Saturday! I went to the Norfolk Tea Party II rally this morning. Interesting cast of characters there, including some of the usual suspects. More on this later, as I need to get to the Marshall Newman Rally.
Some quickies
Webb fundraiser Last night's fundraiser for Jim Webb featured Mark Warner, Don Beyer and Harris Miller. I understand from the folks at Forward Together, Mark Warner's PAC, that the event raised over $250,000 and that once pledges are collected, the amount is expected to exceed $300,000. Stuff to do this weekend The VB Dems blog … Continue reading Some quickies
Norfolk Tea Party II Rally
Via email, I received the following: NORFOLK TEA PARTY II - Rally to Cut the Tax Rate - Saturday, September 23rd, 2006 9 AM "The Banque" 1849 E.Little Creek Road Give the windfall back to the taxpayers! Together we CAN make a difference. Norfolk Tea Party II Committee to Cut Tax Rate Like others in … Continue reading Norfolk Tea Party II Rally
Political ads: Fact or fiction?
With campaign season in full swing, the ad wars have started - and not just ones from the candidates themselves. It seems anyone with a camera and some video editing software is getting in on the fun. Making a point in 30 seconds is pretty hard to do, so playing fast and loose with the … Continue reading Political ads: Fact or fiction?
Webb v Allen: a choice
The Virginia Senate race between incumbent Republican George Allen and Democratic challenger Jim Webb provides voters with a choice. So says the Pilot in this morning's editorial. As two debates between the pair over as many days this week confirm, this is far from a one-issue battle. From health insurance to stem cells to the … Continue reading Webb v Allen: a choice
Partner of cop killed to be fired
The partner of police officer Seneca Darden, who was killed by another officer last May, will be fired. The officer, Jason Canfield, was still in his probationary period with the police force. Such officers can be terminated without any grievance procedure. The decision on this comes from city manager Regina Williams. Overwhelmingly (70% to 25% … Continue reading Partner of cop killed to be fired
Norfolk: a barn door and a horse
How's that thing go? Closing the barn door after the horse is already out? Well, it seems that Norfolk council is doing just that. At Tuesday's session, they voted to allow tattoo parlors in the city, but only in certain places, and certainly not in shopping centers. However, it seems that one tattoo parlor has … Continue reading Norfolk: a barn door and a horse
Brian Moran named Sheriff’s Legislator of the Year
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian Moran was named the Virginia Sheriff's Association Legislator of the Year at their annual banquet in Williamsburg Tuesday evening. "The Virginia Sheriffs' Association is pleased to recognize Del. Brian Moran as this year's legislator of the year. Del. Moran has consistently demonstrated his support for the law enforcement community by … Continue reading Brian Moran named Sheriff’s Legislator of the Year
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