Category: National

Preach it, brother!

What the Voters Want: A View from the Grass Seats Put simply, President Obama was elected to permanently change a corrupt political system, not master it by delegating his leadership to Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid. For us in the grass seats, this has not been the Obama Administration, but the Pelosi-Reid administration. We … Continue reading Preach it, brother! →

Reminder: voter registration deadline 10/12

Just a quick reminder that if you aren't registered to vote, or if you have moved since last voting, Tuesday, October 12 at 5pm is the deadline to register to vote in the November 2 elections. Note that if you will be 18 by November 2, you can register as well. More information on registering … Continue reading Reminder: voter registration deadline 10/12 →

Reminder: 2nd CD debate tonight

Just a quick reminder that the League of Women Voters, in conjunction with Old Dominion University and WHRO, are hosting a 2nd Congressional District candidates' debate this evening.  All three candidates are expected to attend. Details: Location: ODU Virginia Beach Higher Education Center – 1881 University Drive, Virginia Beach 23453 Time: Please arrive before 6:45 … Continue reading Reminder: 2nd CD debate tonight →

Photos from Harbor Party

Here are some photos, courtesy of Joel Rubin, from yesterday's Kiwanis Harbor Party in downtown Norfolk. The event was a lot of fun and the weather was absolutely perfect!

Upcoming 2nd & 3rd CD candidate forums

The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads and the Peninsula are co-sponsoring congressional candidate debates (with ODU and WHRO) for the 2nd (Nye/ Golden/Rigell) and the 3rd (Scott, Smith, Quigley & Kelly) congressional districts.  These debates will be televised on WHRO several times post-debate. The 2nd congressional candidate debate is Saturday, October 9th … Continue reading Upcoming 2nd & 3rd CD candidate forums →

Women and politics

When Hillary Clinton was running for the nomination, the media treated her differently from her male opponents, commenting on such things as her clothes and her hair. Sarah Palin endured the same, once she became the nominee for vice president. I recall the photos of her in a bikini. Nearly all of the women who … Continue reading Women and politics →

Clash of the Titans?

Regent University is hosting a "Clash of the Titans" debate later this month. Just four days prior to this pivotal election, Laura Ingraham and Charles Krauthammer will battle James Carville and Harold Ford, Jr. over the topic: “America at the Crossroads: Turning Right or Left?” David Gergen, senior political analyst for CNN and advisor to … Continue reading Clash of the Titans? →