Category: Politics

Norfolk OMG

I tell you: it's rough living in Norfolk these days. Seems like every day, there is some new revelation about somebody doing something wrong.  Just this week: Sunday - we learned that a Norfolk city official used a city credit card to buy a $250 phone for a gang banger.  The guy used the phone … Continue reading Norfolk OMG →

In a Virginia prison, a fight for equality

90 years ago today, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, giving women the right to vote. My column in yesterday's paper covered a bit of Virginia's role in the struggle. Today, I head to Ft. Story to give a speech for Women's Equality Day, which is what 8/26 has become known.  I will … Continue reading In a Virginia prison, a fight for equality →

Mark your calendars: redistricting public meetings

The redistricting subcommittee of the House of Delegates Committee on Privileges and Elections has announced  six public hearings to be held this fall. The hearings are: September 8th, 7pm - Natural Science Center, VA Western Community College (Roanoke) September 22nd, 7pm - Roper Performing Arts Center, Tidewater Community College (Norfolk) October 5th, 7pm - Mason … Continue reading Mark your calendars: redistricting public meetings →

Webb secures hearing on JFCOM

Virginia Senator Jim Webb has convinced the chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services to hold a full committee hearing on the closing of the U.S. Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) in Norfolk, along with the other efficiency initiatives announced by Secretary of Defense Gates. The hearing will be scheduled when the Senate reconvenes in … Continue reading Webb secures hearing on JFCOM →

Ft. Eustis soldiers punished for not attending Christian concert

I first became aware of this story last week. From one of the soldiers: "Those of us that chose not to attend (about 80, or a little less that half) were marched back to the company area. At that point the NCO issued us a punishment. We were to be on lock-down in the company … Continue reading Ft. Eustis soldiers punished for not attending Christian concert →

2nd CD debate roundup

The three candidates on the ballot in November for the 2nd Congressional district squared off Thursday evening in the first debate of the season. Democratic incumbent Glenn Nye and his two challengers, Republican Scott Rigell and Independent Kenny Golden, faced an overflowing crowd at Princess Anne High School. I managed to not only make it … Continue reading 2nd CD debate roundup →

Live broadcast of 2nd CD debate

Check it out here UPDATE: In case you missed it live, here is the video. Sorry it's so dark - the lighting in there was pretty bad and I was in the balcony.

Governor’s remarks to the money committees

Governor Bob McDonnell addressed the joint Senate Finance, House Appropriations and House Finance Committees in Richmond this morning. Below the fold are the Governor’s remarks as prepared. Thank you. Chairman Colgan, Chairman Putney, Chairman Purkey, members of the General Assembly money committees, ladies and gentlemen: good morning. As is the custom each summer, I come … Continue reading Governor’s remarks to the money committees →

Opinion, please: a change in the law needed?

Congressional candidate are not required to live in the district in order to run for office. State law, though, requires that petitions have to be circulated by someone who lives in the district. So what happens when an out-of-district candidate circulates his own petitions? Well, he has to challenge the law. Such is the case … Continue reading Opinion, please: a change in the law needed? →