Category: National

If it’s Labor Day

It's time for the best party in Hampton Roads! Rep. Bobby Scott is hosting his 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic. Click to enlarge for details. See you Monday!

The missing link

"Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Republican." That is a true statement. But he wasn't alone. A lot of blacks were Republicans, not a surprise considering it was President Abraham Lincoln who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the slaves in the states of the Confederacy where Union forces were not in control, including areas in … Continue reading The missing link →

Allen-Kaine in Hampton Roads

But not for a debate. The Virginian-Pilot reports that the two former governors will appear separately at a luncheon hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce on October 19. The event will be held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. I saw this two-step in 2009 when gubernatorial candidates Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds appeared … Continue reading Allen-Kaine in Hampton Roads →

“Legitimate” rape?

I can only assume Rep. Todd Akin, now the Republican Senate candidate from Missouri, failed 10th grade biology. That's the only excuse I can come up with for somebody saying what he did in an interview Sunday. But that wasn't the worst of his comment. Yeah, you heard right. ...first of all, from what I … Continue reading “Legitimate” rape? →

What if ….

... Mitt Romney gets elected and Gov. Bob McDonnell resigns to take an appointment in his administration? Well, we all know that would elevate LG Bill Bolling to the governor's mansion. But what of the LG position? Julian Walker of The Virginian-Pilot provides the answer. Article V, Section 7 vests with the governor the "power … Continue reading What if …. →

ICYMI: Changes start at the bottom

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. For some reason, this piece seemed to have the caught the attention of a lot of folks, as evidenced by the emails to me. Maybe it was just that folks are fed up with the nastiness of today's political climate. I even received an email … Continue reading ICYMI: Changes start at the bottom →

A lightpole and a crow

I'm not sure what woke me up Saturday morning at exactly 8:45. As exhausted as I was, I had planned to sleep in as long as possible, figuring I'd catch up with all the hoopla in Norfolk later in the day. But wake up I did. And as is customary, I rolled over to look … Continue reading A lightpole and a crow →

Allen needs to debate Kaine in Hampton Roads

Last Thursday, George Allen announced that he had agreed to three more debates. I was quite surprised that none of them are in Hampton Roads. After all, Tim Kaine announced back in June that eight debate commitments, including one sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. So in my weekly column for The Virginian-Pilot, … Continue reading Allen needs to debate Kaine in Hampton Roads →

What a Secretary of State!

The video below of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton dancing just brings a smile to my face. She looks like she's having a great time.

Dueling ads in the 2nd CD

Campaign ads in the 2nd Congressional District have started to appear. Challenger Paul Hirschbiel was up first. Monday, his ad "Teacher" began running Today, incumbent Scott Rigell released his first ad, "Performance Review." The redrawn district retains most of its previous area and adds a portion of Newport News.