Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has tax problems. First, Romney won't release any more of his own taxes, other than the 2010 ones he already released (which were not complete) and the 2011 ones when they are done, sometime between now and October 15. I happen to agree with this article: the reason Romney won't … Continue reading Romney and taxes
John Douglass, candidate for the 5th Congressional District seat, had a town hall meeting Charlottesville Monday night, in which he used straight talk in comparing what he would do in office and that which Robert Hurt is doing now and for the last almost two years. One of the main points Mr. Douglass made was … Continue reading Douglass holds town hall meeting (VA-5)
As a kid, I was taught that Virginia was the "Mother of Presidents," given that eight U.S. presidents were born here. Stretching that a bit, could Virginia claim a ninth? This story says that Ancestry.com has researched President Barack Obama's lineage and concludes he has "likely" descended from a Virginia slave. The kicker is that … Continue reading Is Virginia the “mother” of another president?
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. While there was little doubt that the governor would sign the legislation necessary to put the question on the ballot, he didn't actually do so until July 16. I'll most likely be writing another column or two on the subject as Election Day approaches. It seems … Continue reading ICYMI: Property rights on the ballot
Can't say I saw this coming. And from the sound of it, neither did most folks. I wrote a bit about a possible EVMS merger - with ODU - a few months back, when Del. Johnny Joannou introduced legislation that would study the possibility. I'll be interested to learn more about this possibility - and … Continue reading EVMS/W&M merger?
Kenneth C. Alexander, who currently represents the 89th district in the House of Delegates, announced today his intention to seek the seat in the 5th Senate District. The seat became vacant with the death of longtime Senator Yvonne Miller earlier this month. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced earlier today that the special election to fill this … Continue reading Alexander announces for 5th Senate district
According to an article in this morning's paper, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia is in need of donations. The summer presents a challenge for the organization: fewer food drives means fewer donations, but with the kids out of school for the summer, the need increases. I'm writing a check today, because the Foodbank can buy … Continue reading Foodbank needs our help
The entire debate between Senate candidates Tim Kaine and George Allen can be viewed, in nine, roughly 7-minute increments, here. It's a shame it wasn't broadcast, but thanks to Virginia Business for getting this up.
The candidates on the ballot in the local elections in Portsmouth this November. (Links provided where I could locate them.) Included are the two candidates who were initially left off the ballot due to the charter problem. Although the Portsmouth Electoral Board voted to appeal the judge's decision, the two will still be on the … Continue reading Candidates list: November local elections – Portsmouth
My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. The column was the result of my search for a list of local candidates, because I know how difficult it's going to be for them to be heard this fall. Surprising to me was my inability to locate a list - save for this article. So I'll … Continue reading ICYMI: Oh, there are local elections, too?
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