Category: National

Labor Day with Congressman Scott

Obviously, it's been a busy week 😦 as I have not posted about the 34th Annual Labor Day Picnic of Congressman Bobby Scott. The event will be held this Monday, September 6, from 3pm to 6pm at The Scott Family Home, 914 Shore Drive in Newport News.  RSVP to 757-245-2000 or by email. Be there!

2nd CD Forum – Second Calvary

In case you weren't able to make the 2nd Congressional District candidates' forum Thursday evening, here is the video that I broadcast live. This was the second time the three candidates faced off.

In a Virginia prison, a fight for equality

90 years ago today, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, giving women the right to vote. My column in yesterday's paper covered a bit of Virginia's role in the struggle. Today, I head to Ft. Story to give a speech for Women's Equality Day, which is what 8/26 has become known.  I will … Continue reading In a Virginia prison, a fight for equality →

2nd CD debate roundup

The three candidates on the ballot in November for the 2nd Congressional district squared off Thursday evening in the first debate of the season. Democratic incumbent Glenn Nye and his two challengers, Republican Scott Rigell and Independent Kenny Golden, faced an overflowing crowd at Princess Anne High School. I managed to not only make it … Continue reading 2nd CD debate roundup →

Tuesday roundup

Another crazy day. Some stuff I found around the 'net. More found money. So the "surplus" is going to be revised to $404 million. Still less than the $620 million that the state failed to put into the retirement plan. Dr. Laura loses advertiser. As she should. How about they just cancel her show? Updated … Continue reading Tuesday roundup →

Long day

I had a lot on my plate today (was at my desk a little after 7am) so I'm playing a little catch up. Some stuff from the weekend and today: 8 file for Portsmouth mayor. This is going to be an interesting race to watch. I hope to have time to interview all of the … Continue reading Long day →

Who makes the laws anyway?

Interesting column by Charles Krauthammer: Regardless of your feelings on the substance of the immigration issue, this is not how a constitutional democracy should operate. Administrators administer the law, they don't change it. That's the legislators' job. [...] This contagion of executive willfulness is not confined to the federal government or to Democrats. In Virginia, … Continue reading Who makes the laws anyway? →

Joint Forces Command to close

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates announced yesterday plans to close the Joint Forces Command, located in Norfolk. In a press conference yesterday, Gov. Bob McDonnell was joined by the Hampton Roads Congressional delegation - Reps. Bobby Scott, Randy Forbes, Rob Wittman and Glenn Nye - along with the mayors of Norfolk and Suffolk, Paul Fraim … Continue reading Joint Forces Command to close →

More McDonald revelations

Saturday's Virginian-Pilot brought more revelations in the ongoing saga of Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald. While the headline pointed towards whether City Manager Regina Williams has the authority to order a hiring freeze and a ban on travel, it was the opening paragraph that raised more than a few eyebrows: Commissioner of Revenue … Continue reading More McDonald revelations →