Category: Politics

127 points not good enough for VHSL

Stuff like this just makes my blood boil. Morris’ contribution: 127 points. His total shot attempts are lost to history, but Morris made 57 field goals, a bucket about every 30 seconds. He was 13 for 21 from the foul line, shooting underhanded “granny-style,” as required by coach Smith. [...] Morris’ point total still stands … Continue reading 127 points not good enough for VHSL →

VPAP updates local council races

Yes, I know everyone is focused on the Republican primary Tuesday. And I know that November is a long way away. But already the numbers are starting to roll in for local City Council races and The Virginia Public Access Project is on top of things. Last week, VPAP posted the information from the June … Continue reading VPAP updates local council races →

Watch first meeting of reform commission today

The Governor's Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring will hold it's first full meeting this afternoon, beginning at 1pm. The three hour meeting will be streamed live here as well as here. Governor McDonnell will address the commission at 1:10pm. According to the agenda (pdf), Fred Malek, chairman of the commission, will be running the … Continue reading Watch first meeting of reform commission today →

AG Cuccinelli: please look at this

I was glad to see local TV station WAVY discuss some of the issues related to the law change and its effect on the situation in Portsmouth regarding the recall of the mayor.  City Attorney Tim Oksman provided the station with a legal review (pdf) of what could happen. Gotta love this part: If a … Continue reading AG Cuccinelli: please look at this →

Dougherty – and Webb – wrong on DADT

Virginian-Pilot columnist Kerry Dougherty took on the issue of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in her column in Sunday's paper.  Although I don't always agree with her, she usually is at least rational in her analysis. This time, in her effort to support the opinion of Senator Jim Webb on the issue, she relies instead on … Continue reading Dougherty – and Webb – wrong on DADT →

Gaylene Kanoyton for 1st VP of DPVA

 Gaylene Kanoyton continues to pile up endorsements in her run for the 1st VP of the Democratic Party of Virginia. Those who have been around Virginia politics for a while know Gaylene and how hard she works to elect Democratic candidates.  Some of her activities: Hampton Democratic Committee Chair 2nd Congressional District Outreach Chair … Continue reading Gaylene Kanoyton for 1st VP of DPVA →

While we’re wating for Holley to decide

I had several interesting conversations over the weekend with some people in the know in Portsmouth. Seems no one thinks Mayor James Holley is going to resign by Friday, despite the urging of folks that he do so. And while there are people who think they can gather the signatures to be on the ballot, … Continue reading While we’re wating for Holley to decide →

ICYMI: Norfolk weekend stories

If you happened to have been out of town for the long weekend, there were a couple of stories in The Virginian-Pilot that you may have missed. Hester will not run for seat Councilwoman Daun Hester, who lost her bid for mayor last month, will not run in November's special election.  As outlined previously, Hester's … Continue reading ICYMI: Norfolk weekend stories →

One 2nd CD candidate’s Memorial Day weekend plans

To spend a night in a homeless shelter. This Saturday, Congressional candidate Jessica Sandlin and two of her children will spend the night homeless in Norfolk in an effort to help highlight the plight of homeless families in our area. "Home. Less" is a part of Art Everywhere and will run through July in downtown … Continue reading One 2nd CD candidate’s Memorial Day weekend plans →