The Pilot's editorial today discusses the latest ad from MoveOn.org regarding Thelma Drake. The ad, which can be viewed on the MoveOn.org website (Quicktime required), is the second of three planned. This ad attempts to draw a connection between Drake and lobbyist Jack Abramoff. On the website is a pdf of the supporting documentation for … Continue reading MoveOn.org Drake ads – are they backfiring?
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Reflections on the 5/2 elections
I've been thinking about 5/2 local elections and what the results mean. In Chesapeake, all incumbents on the school board kept their seats. Members of council were not so lucky, however. Three incumbents lost. In Virginia Beach, there will be two new faces on the school board and three on council. In Portsmouth, the school … Continue reading Reflections on the 5/2 elections
Ear to the ground: Norfolk Mayoral Race 2010
With last Tuesday's elections now over, attention has already turned to the next mayoral race in 2010. Today's Pilot has a couple of articles of interest. Everybody's running Seems that nearly every council member is throwing their hat in the ring. The only ones not mentioned as doing so is Don Williams and the newly … Continue reading Ear to the ground: Norfolk Mayoral Race 2010
Reminder: Norfolk Real estate tax rate hearing tonight
Don't forget that the hearing on the real estate tax rate will be held tonight. The proposals can be found here. The hearing is at 6pm at Lafayette Winona Middle Shcool, 1701 Alsace Avenue.
Regional meeting on Senate Transportation bills
The Virginia Senate Finance Committee is holding a Regional Meeting on the Senate Transportation bills that were introduced recently. When: Wednesday, May 10th at 6:30 pm Where: Virginia Beach Higher Education Center, 1881 University Drive, VIrginia Beach Who: Everyone who is interested in the transportation issues before the General Assembly
You might be a Levelhead if you…
Believe people should be able to own guns but not bazookas. Pray for the folks who waste their time worrying about prayer in school. Are concerned about how trade with China will affect the price of bottle rockets. Are troubled by abortion and by attempts to totally ban it. Believe the government should keep its … Continue reading You might be a Levelhead if you…
“For Virginia Dems, a high-tech option”
The above is the title of the editorial on Harris Miller that appears in today's Virginian-Pilot. Miller obviously impressed the editorial board during his interview: Miller’s eagerness for a debate is understandable. Once the topic moves beyond Iraq, Webb labors in deep waters that Miller swims in easily. They did not give him a complete … Continue reading “For Virginia Dems, a high-tech option”
Shenanigans in Portsmouth
Seems there is a political action committee in Portsmouth doing some pretty bad stuff. It was the last straw in what – by many candidates’ accounts – was the nastiest behind-the-scenes campaign Portsmouth has ever seen. Every cycle it seems to get worse. But somebody please explain to me why the Pilot waited until after … Continue reading Shenanigans in Portsmouth
Ford says no
It appears that Ford has basically said no to keeping the Norfolk plant open. Governor Tim Kaine and Mayor Paul Fraim traveled to Dearborn today to plead their case and offer incentives for the automaker to keep the plant open or at least delay the closure. The Norfolk plant employs some 2,400 workers.
Friday afternoon quickies
Stuff you may have missed from around the net CIA director Porter Goss resigned today. Replacement could be named Monday. George Bush approval ratings fall, conservatives are being blamed. US Rep. Patrick Kennedy headed to drug rehab for prescription addiction. Jeff Gannon supports the outing of gays who live one life and vote another: Yet … Continue reading Friday afternoon quickies
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