Category: Politics

Another Confederate flag flap

A Civil War-themed bar with a mural depicting the Confederate flag is being painted over. The mural has a United States flag on one side and a Confederate flag on the other, along with stars, an eagle and other adornments. The idea, Knox said, was to depict the separation of the Union and the Confederacy, … Continue reading Another Confederate flag flap →

DCCC hits Rigell

In a press release Monday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee goes after Republican 2nd Congressional District Scott Rigell, saying that he has "flip flopped" on his reason for donating to then presidential candidate Barack Obama. Donates to Obama but Doesn’t Support Obama. “In March 2008, during the Democratic presidential primary, he gave $1,000 to then-candidate … Continue reading DCCC hits Rigell →

Report coming today on Social Security

A new Congressional report on Social Security is to be released today. According to the AP, the system just needs "tweeks:" On its current path, Social Security is projected to run out of money by 2037, largely because of aging baby boomers reaching retirement. For the first time since the 1980s, Social Security will pay … Continue reading Report coming today on Social Security →

TNCC graduation: a few pols and a nephew

I attended the graduation of Thomas Nelson Community College this past Saturday morning. The ceremony was held at 10am (!) at the Hampton Convocation Center. Sitting at the rear of the auditorium near the center aisle, I was surprised to see several of our elected representatives in the procession. One sure way to get the … Continue reading TNCC graduation: a few pols and a nephew →

What’s wrong with this picture?

How things work: May 14, 2009: Bobby Thompson donates $2,000 to Del. William Howell, R-Stafford County, House speaker. May 14, 2009: Thompson donates $2,000 to Del. Chris Jones, R-Suffolk, chairman of the House General Laws Committee. May 18, 2009: Thompson donates $1,000 to Sen. Patsy Ticer, D-Alexandria, chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural … Continue reading What’s wrong with this picture? →

Northam/Miller town hall meeting 5/24

Senator Ralph Northam and Delegate Paula Miller will be holding another Town Hall meeting on Monday, May 24 at 7pm at the Tarrallton Community Center,  2100 Tarrallton Dr. The topic for this meeting is the General Assembly in general, including a recap of April's veto session. This meeting is free and open to the public.

ICYMI: Black on Beck

This has got to be the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. In case you missed it, Lewis Black takes on Glenn Beck and, well, see for yourself 😉

Rigell had a bad day

I couldn't help but think of this song as various news clips came through my email Wednesday regarding 2nd Congressional District Republican candidate Scott Rigell. First there was the USA Today story about the Cash for Clunkers program. Rigell, whose dealership sold 138 cars using the program, has been critical of Congressional spending. His opponents, … Continue reading Rigell had a bad day →

Updates: Portsmouth mayor, Norfolk council

Portsmouth mayor files challenge to recall In an interesting twist, Portsmouth Mayor James Holley III has filed a challenge to the recall attempts of the voters. The mayor continues to say he will not resign. The brief, one-page complaint challenges the sufficiency of the petition against him, the genuineness of the nearly 8,800 signatures, and … Continue reading Updates: Portsmouth mayor, Norfolk council →

Poor Michael Steele

Sometimes, I feel sorry for the guy - I really do. Yesterday was one of those times. As the RNC chair, Michael Steele had to release a statement denouncing Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. That's politics today - if the nomination had come from a Republican president instead of a Democratic one, the statement from … Continue reading Poor Michael Steele →