Phil Kellam, the Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional district, has gotten his website up. Head over and take a look. Kellam is seeking to replace Republican Thelma Drake. The 2nd Congressional district covers the city of Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore, a part of Norfolk (including where I live) and a part of Hampton.
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Gay marriage amendment
This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, … Continue reading Gay marriage amendment
Bob McDonnell and Diebold
By now, everyone knows that AG Bob McDonnell's legal opinion declaring Governor Tim Kaine's Executive Order No. 1, which expanded Virginia's nondiscrimination policy to include sexual orientation, to be unconstitutional. You can find discussions of this opinion on just about any of the blogs listed in my blogroll so I'm not going to beat that … Continue reading Bob McDonnell and Diebold
Why wasn’t this in VP?
I ran across this Associated Press article on Yahoo news a couple of days ago and have been waiting for it to appear in our local newspaper. NORFOLK, Va. - Fellow conservative religious leaders have expressed concern and even open criticism over Pat Robertson's habit of shooting from the hip on his daily religious news-and-talk … Continue reading Why wasn’t this in VP?
Bay Oaks Park: Judge rules petition not valid
No doubt you'll see this in The Virginian-Pilot tomorrow but in a story posted today on PilotOnline, the Alexandria judge brought in to hear the case of the citizen's petition to save Bay Oaks Park has ruled against the petitioners. Alfred D. Swersky, a retired Alexandria judge assigned to handle the case, said he "reluctantly … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park: Judge rules petition not valid
Riddick at civic league
Paul Riddick attended my civic league meeting last night. I thought he did a great job covering quite a few topics. He talked some about the light rail project - seems that federal funding for this is nearly assured and he hopes that Virginia Beach will buy in as well. He explained that Norfolk has … Continue reading Riddick at civic league
David Ashe out of 2nd Congressional Race
David Ashe, the former Marine who took on Thelma Drake in the 2005 2nd Congressional District race, has decided to drop out and join the Kaine administration. Ashe is the second Democratic challenger to leave the race. Eastern Shore businessman Troy Farlow dropped out earlier. That leaves Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue Phil Kellum … Continue reading David Ashe out of 2nd Congressional Race
Norfolk Council Races Heating Up
May 2 is election day in Norfolk. On the ballot will be five of the council seats. In addition, Norfolk will elect its mayor for the first time since 1916, and the council will increase from its current seven members to eight. Here are the candidates who have announced so far (* indicates incumbent): Mayor … Continue reading Norfolk Council Races Heating Up
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