Category: Politics

Two things about the 2nd CD race

Two things about the 2nd Congressional District race have been bugging me. (Actually, more than two but these stick out.) Vote for Pelosi as speaker Yes, Glenn Nye is going to vote for Nancy Pelosi as speaker, just as Scott Rigell is going to vote for John Boehner. The vote of Ken Golden, if elected, … Continue reading Two things about the 2nd CD race →

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!

It’s endorsement time at the Pilot

So says editorial page editor Donald Luzzatto in today's Virginian-Pilot: If you read the editorial page regularly - and I hope you do - you probably have a good idea what the editorial board thinks is important: Good roads, effective schools, safe streets, a clean environment, an adequate social safety net. Taxes should be only … Continue reading It’s endorsement time at the Pilot →

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 →

VB to eliminate machinery, tools tax

The City of Virginia Beach plans to phase out a tax on business machinery and tools, according to this article. The machinery and tools tax, which is paid by about 200 manufacturing businesses, is estimated to generate $1.46 million in city revenue this fiscal year. "It's a hindrance to bringing new jobs into the city," … Continue reading VB to eliminate machinery, tools tax →

Portsmouth mayor’s race down to 6

A second candidate in the race for Portsmouth mayor has dropped out. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky announced his withdrawal Tuesday. About 10 days ago, Terry Hancock Sr. did the same.  Both men cited the inability to win as being a reason for dropping out. Hancock threw his support behind Lee Cherry, while Geduldig-Yatrofsky is supporting Kenny Wright. … Continue reading Portsmouth mayor’s race down to 6 →