Category: Politics

Rigell 45%, Nye 40%, Golden 7%

I've been bemoaning the lack of polling in the 2nd Congressional District for a while. There have been reports that both incumbent Glenn Nye and challenger Scott Rigell have had polls in the field but no information has been forthcoming. (Kenny Golden does not have the resources for polling.) I suspect this is for two … Continue reading Rigell 45%, Nye 40%, Golden 7% →

Opinion, please: time for a third party?

A recent Gallup poll indicates that 58% of Americans over the age of 18 want a third party. And it isn't just Tea Party folks. The desire for a third party is fairly similar across ideological groups, with 61% of liberals, 60% of moderates, and 54% of conservatives believing a third major party is needed. … Continue reading Opinion, please: time for a third party? →

Reminder: Harbor Party coming up 10/7

Just a quick reminder that the 18th Annual Kiwanis Harbor Party and Seafood Fest is coming up next week, October 7. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door.

Webb rally for Nye

Sen. Jim Webb came to Virginia Beach Saturday for a rally with Rep. Glenn Nye. Below the fold are interviews with Sen. Webb and Rep. Nye.                                                                                                                

Give the governor his props

I've known Gov. McDonnell for a number of years, and while we don't agree on much politically, I like him as a person. It much easier to like somebody when they do good things - and Gov. McDonnell has done a couple of things worthy of recognition. First, Governor Bob McDonnell acknowledged his fumble last … Continue reading Give the governor his props →

Golden Press Conference 09/24/10

In case you weren't able to attend or missed the live broadcast, here is the Kenny Golden press conference from earlier this evening.

Tax cuts vote off the table until after election

Senate Democrats have decided to delay any vote on the expiring Bush tax cuts until after the election.  Meanwhile, my own Congressional representative, Glenn Nye, has signed a letter asking for all of the tax cuts to be extended. Over a year ago, I raised the issue of the expiring tax cuts with Sen. Mark … Continue reading Tax cuts vote off the table until after election →

Ds are bad, Rs are worse but vote for them anyway

I should have put this in the Friday Fun category. Except it is just too sad to be funny. In a poll released earlier this week (toplines pdf), 60% disapprove of the way Democrats in Congress are handling their jobs. But 68% disapprove of the way that Republicans in Congress are handling their jobs.  So … Continue reading Ds are bad, Rs are worse but vote for them anyway →

Redistricting hearing in Norfolk

The redistricting subcommittee of the House of Delegates Committee on Privileges and Elections held a public hearing in Norfolk last night. Nearly 80 people showed up for the hearing, more than double, I'm told, that of the earlier hearing in Roanoke. Members of the committee in attendance were Delegates Chris Jones (chair), Jackson Miller, Rosalyn … Continue reading Redistricting hearing in Norfolk →