Category: Politics

Deeds on the air in NoVA

Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds has hit the airwaves in Northern Virginia with this ad called "September."

Bob McDonnell’s Energy Plan

guest post by tx2vadem Not to take away from the discussions Bob McDonnell’s positions on social issue, but I thought it would be a good to start also revisiting Bob McDonnell’s policy proposals. Since some are quick to point out that McDonnell has plans and he’s running on those plans, it would be helpful to … Continue reading Bob McDonnell’s Energy Plan →

Scott’s picnic location changed

Rep. Bobby Scott's 33rd Annual has been moved due to the rain. The event will be held at The Henry W. Maxwell Family Life Center (Ivy Baptist), 50 Maple Avenue, Newport News. The time remains the same: 3pm-6pm. See you there!

Another thought on Hamilton

The Daily Press has a story about whether the federal subpoena and search warrant issued to the Newport News Public Schools will uncover more emails from Republican incumbent Delegate Phil Hamilton to Old Dominion University. I think the feds are looking for something else: evidence of other such instances of quid pro quo. As I … Continue reading Another thought on Hamilton →

Embattled mayor on radio Sunday

Embattled Portsmouth Mayor James Holley will be one of two guests on "Faith Toward God," a local radio show that airs at 2:15pm on WGPL, 1350AM. Also on the show will be Bill Thomas, political commentator and economist. Listeners will have the ability to call in with questions. The call in number is (757)624-9475.

Federal grand jury investigating Hamilton

A federal grand jury is investigating the situation regarding Republican incumbent Delegate Phil Hamilton. According to The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot, a subpoena and a search warrant were served on the Newport News Public Schools last Wednesday.  Neither story mentions why this was not reported earlier in the week. A federal subpoena requires the … Continue reading Federal grand jury investigating Hamilton →

Bob’s world: family policy proposal #4

A look at one of the fifteen policy proposals put forth by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell in his thesis and the extent to which he attempted to implement the proposal during his career as a legislator and attorney general. Continue to battle the interstate sale of pornography and obscenity to the extent constitutionally permissible, … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #4 →

McDonnell in his own words

While I will continue to look at the fifteen specific policy proposals of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell as it compares to his legislative record, I find it interesting (and disappointing) for people to try defend his thesis on the basis that it was an academic exercise of a young man. Even McDonnell says differently. … Continue reading McDonnell in his own words →