Hmm - this is a good issue, but certainly not one that is on most people's radar. Perhaps that's why The Virginian Pilot put it in the paper on a Monday 🙂 And yes, I intend to email the Giffin campaign to try to find out why he is the only candidate against audits of … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: campaign audits
Category: Norfolk
Wards Corner candidates forum tonight
The Wards Corner Civic League is holding a forum tonight for the candidates in the 87th House and 6th Senate districts. The forum starts at 6:45pm and will be held at the Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center.
Where the candidates stand: payday lending
Another good issue to look at, The Virginian Pilot today shows the candidates' stand on payday lending. For those who are unfamiliar, Virginia has a limit on interest rates of 36% - except for payday lenders, who are allowed to charge rates approaching 400%. (The statute allows for a fee of $15 per $100 borrowed.) … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: payday lending
Where the candidates stand: redistricting
Today's sidebar on the op-ed page of The Virginian Pilot addressed the issue of redistricting. This is, of course, an issue that is more important than a lot of people realize, and was a topic of discussion at the Norfolk Drinking Liberally gathering earlier this week. I addressed the details of this in an earlier … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: redistricting
OTR 10/21: Miller v Giffin, Purkey v MacIver
This Sunday's On the Record will feature joint appearances by the candidates in the 87th House District - incumbent Democrat Paula Miller and Republican challenger Hank Giffin - as well as the candidates in the 82nd House District - incumbent Republican Bob Purkey and Democratic challenger Bob MacIver. Catch the show Sunday at 10:30am on … Continue reading OTR 10/21: Miller v Giffin, Purkey v MacIver
ODU Candidates forum
The Ted Constant Center at Old Dominion University was the setting for last week's candidates' forum. (I inadvertently left my camera in the car so I don't have any photos from the event.) Spread across the dias were ten candidates, representing the races in the 6th and 13th Senate districts, and the 21st, 78th, and … Continue reading ODU Candidates forum
Miller clarification on Pre-K
You will note in the graphic in the post below on candidate positions, the Pre-K one shows that Delegate Paula Miller disagrees with the Virginian Pilot's position on Governor Kaine's Pre-K proposal. I was quite surprised to see that, especially since I have heard Miller say on several occasions that she supports the proposal. Thinking … Continue reading Miller clarification on Pre-K
Candidate profiles
In case you missed them, the Virginian Pilot started a series of candidate profiles this week. Monday - 13th Senate district - Republican incumbent Fred Quayle and Democratic challenger Steve Heretick Tuesday - 83rd House district (open seat) - Democrat Joe Bouchard and Republican Chris Stolle Wednesday - 87thHouse district - Democratic incumbent Paula Miller … Continue reading Candidate profiles
Where the candidates stand: transportation, smoking ban, pre-K
The Virginian Pilot started a series on Wednesday of comparing where the paper stands on various issues with the stances of the candidates. Kicking off the series was transportation. On Thursday, the issue was a ban on smoking. And today, it was expanded Pre-K. I think you will find some surprises in the candidates' answers. … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: transportation, smoking ban, pre-K
Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Yes, there was a mixup last month 😦 Our gracious hosts at The New Belmont scheduled a private party upstairs but some of us still managed to get together in the restaurant downstairs. Join the crowd upstairs at The New Belmont from 5pm to 7pm tonight for the Norfolk chapter of Drinking Liberally. And bring … Continue reading Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
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