Well, not quite. I started my day listening to State Senator Yvonne Miller's radio show, which airs 6:00 - 7:00 AM on AM1400, WPCE. Anybody that knows me knows I am not a morning person. However, the Senator was having former first lady Lynda Robb on. In addition to wanting to hear Robb, I wanted … Continue reading What I did today part 1: Drake/Kellam debate
Category: Norfolk
Norfolk Webb luncheon tomorrow
Join former first ladies Lynda Robb and Jinks Holton at a luncheon tomorrow for Jim Webb. The luncheon starts at noon and will be held at the United House of Prayer Dining Room, 1206 Church St. (corner of Princess Anne & Church). Some of the confirmed attendees include state Senators Yvonne Miller and Louise Lucas, … Continue reading Norfolk Webb luncheon tomorrow
A challenger in the 87th
I've now confirmed with several sources that there will be a Republican challenger for Paula Miller's 87th House District seat. The man is being championed by Ward 5 councilman Randy Wright. What makes this so interesting is that this same guy was mentioned as a challenger for Wright in last May's council election. I saw … Continue reading A challenger in the 87th
Del Alexander: I’m voting NO
At tonight's Norfolk City Democratic Committee meeting, Delegate Kenny Alexander (D-89th) announced that he is voting NO. Del. Alexander is a member of the Privileges & Elections committee and served on the Marshall sub-committee, which brought us the so-called Marriage Amendment. He admitted tonight that he voted for the amendment coming out of the sub-committee, … Continue reading Del Alexander: I’m voting NO
Reminder: Norfolk townhall meeting tonight
The latest in the series of Norfolk's town hall meetings is tonight. This one is for Ward 5 and will be at the Bayview Recreation Center. If you can’t make tonight’s meeting, here are the remaining ones: 11/08 - Ward 4 - Campostella Elementary School 11/29 - Downtown - Marriot Hotel Registration starts at 6:30pm. … Continue reading Reminder: Norfolk townhall meeting tonight
Norfolk surplus
In the never-ending saga of city governments, Norfolk joins Chesapeake and Virginia Beach in "finding" extra money, this time, $8 million. And, as expected, they figured out how to spend it. I feel like a broken record. Just give it back.
Kellam rally in Norfolk
I attended a rally for Kellam this afternoon. In attendance but not speaking were State Senator Yvonne Miller, and Delegates Lionell Spruill, Jeion Ward, Algie Howell and Paula Miller. Kicking off the speeches was House Minority Leader Delegate Frank Hall. Next up was former Congressman Owen Pickett. Pickett represented the 2nd CD for 14 years … Continue reading Kellam rally in Norfolk
How I am voting
By now, many have had the chance to listen to the Bearing Drift podcast that I participated in last night. For those who haven't, allow me to summarize my choices and my thoughts on them. I will do them in the same order as they appear on the podcast. Ballot issue #2 Shall Section 14 … Continue reading How I am voting
Allen/Drake rally in Norfolk
I just got back from a rally held for Thelma Drake and George Allen. Others in attendance included Councilman Randy Wright, Virginia Senator Nick Rerras and Delegate Leo Wadrup. As I arrived, protesters were set up at the entrances to the parking lot, on the little strip of public property. They were not allowed to … Continue reading Allen/Drake rally in Norfolk
M-D: 2nd CD, Senate races too close to call
With 10% of those surveyed still undecided, the latest Mason Dixon poll shows 2nd Congressional District incumbent Republican Thelma Drake leading Democratic challenger Phil Kellam 46% to 44%, well within the margin of error. The survey of 400 likely voters was conducted 10/23-24 - Monday and Tuesday this week - and has a margin of … Continue reading M-D: 2nd CD, Senate races too close to call
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