Category: Politics

3rd CD debate tonight

Just a quick reminder that the League of Women Voters, in conjunction with WHRO, are hosting a 3rd Congressional District candidates’ debate this evening.  All four candidates - Democratic incumbent Bobby Scott, Republican Chuck Smith, Libertarian James Quigley and Independent John Kelly - are expected to attend. Details: Location: Hampton City Council Chambers, 22 Lincoln … Continue reading 3rd CD debate tonight →

Friday funny on a Thursday

I have to admit: when Daryl Lease first came to The Virginian-Pilot, I didn't "get"him.  I was told, "Just keep reading" and I did. Now his columns provide me with LOL-moments every Thursday morning as I'm having my coffee. This guy is plain funny. Seriously. Check out his latest column. I wish I could write … Continue reading Friday funny on a Thursday →

Forbes won’t debate

The Virginian-Pilot reports this morning that Republican incumbent, Randy Forbes, will not participate in a debate against his Democratic challenger,  Dr. Wynne LeGrow. Across the state, the local League of Women Voters have been arranging debates in each of the Congressional districts.  Locally, the Williamsburg League sponsored yesterday's debate in the 1st (even though this … Continue reading Forbes won’t debate →

Campaign rubbernecking

My latest column, title above,  appeared in The Virginian-Pilot today. One of the things referenced in the piece is the 1890 Harvard Law Review article by Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis, which you can read here. The concept of a right to privacy is one many of us take for granted - except when it … Continue reading Campaign rubbernecking →

Warner weighs in on Cranwell’s announcement

Sen. Mark Warner has weighed in on the retirement announcement of DPVA chair Dick Cranwell. His last sentence is quite interesting: Dick Cranwell has been a tremendous chairman over the past five years and a remarkable public servant for nearly 40 years.  When he accepted the role of Party chair in 2005, he believed he … Continue reading Warner weighs in on Cranwell’s announcement →

Cranwell to step down as DPVA chair

C. Richard Cranwell, the chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, announced today that he is stepping down. As you may know, I have been involved with politics in Virginia for the last 39 years. I have seen our party at its low and high points. I have had the privilege of serving in both … Continue reading Cranwell to step down as DPVA chair →

Time for Fraim and friends to go

Guest post by Chuck Taylor I began this note after reading about the decision to keep the majority of Council discussion behind closed doors and away from public scrutiny two weeks ago.  However, it languished in a target rich environment, where so many interconnected issues of Council malfeasance and ineptitude made it hard to constrain … Continue reading Time for Fraim and friends to go →

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 →