Monday, the Virginia Education Association put out a press release regarding the education proposal of Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. The release carried the above title. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell has treated Virginia voters to yet another ‘sleight of hand’ policy proposal when it comes to education funding. “Bob McDonnell’s latest idea to increase … Continue reading “A ‘Clunker’ Without the Cash”
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New Deeds radio ad: “Plans”
Here is the latest radio ad from Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds. The ad, which will run in Northern Virginia, was released today in conjunction with a new website and "a large-scale Google and banner advertising campaign," according to a press release.
Bob’s world: family policy proposal #3
Support a voluntary parental-leave program by giving tax incentives for businesses that allow lengthy position-protected leaves. Federal law includes the Family and Medical Leave Act, which was enacted in 1993 and requires certain employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for medical circumstances meeting certain criteria. I have been unable to locate … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #3
Shannon releases ad, knocks Cuccinelli on Hamilton
Steve Shannon, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General, released his first radio ad today. In it, he takes Republican candidate Ken Cuccinelli to task for being the only statewide candidate to not call for the resignation of Newport News Republican Del. Phil Hamilton. Listen to the ad below. From the press release announcing the ad: … Continue reading Shannon releases ad, knocks Cuccinelli on Hamilton
Shields calls on O’Bannon to repudiate McDonnell
In a press release earlier today, Democratic candidate Tom Shields has called on his opponent, Republican incumbent John O'Bannon to repudiate Republican gubernatorial candidate and to explain his own record regarding women's issues. Calling O'Bannon's views "extreme," Shields points out: O'Bannon voted to allow pharmacists to confiscate prescriptions for contraception (HB 2373, 2009). The bill, … Continue reading Shields calls on O’Bannon to repudiate McDonnell
Quickie McDonnell roundup
Kinda busy today so I'll let others do the talking. The Roanoke Times: Bob's Radical Thesis If he changed his mind on these and other things, it was only recently, perhaps as recently as the day he declared his run for governor. The Virginian-Pilot: Divining the relevance of McDonnell's thesis All of us mature and … Continue reading Quickie McDonnell roundup
Scott health care forum
Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd) held a health care town hall meeting Wednesday evening in Newport News. The crowd of more than 300 sat through a brief Power Point presentation by Scott before being allowed to ask questions and make comments about the bill, H.R.3200. I tweeted the meeting, which lasted about two hours. While there … Continue reading Scott health care forum
What’s being said about McDonnell
A compilation of the local, state and national news reports on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell By the way, there was a conference call this morning in which four former legislators - all Republicans, each of whom served with McDonnell in the legislature and are supporting Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds - participated. A good writeup … Continue reading What’s being said about McDonnell
Bob’s world: family policy proposal #2
Make adherence to constitutional interpretivism, a covenant view of marriage and family, and a deep respect for parental authority, the first areas of scrutiny in the selection of federal and state judges. The General Assembly gets to appoint state judges. As chairman of the House Courts of Justice Committee, no doubt Bob McDonnell had many … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #2
Did Hamilton get paid for no work?
An article in Saturday's Virginian-Pilot implies that was the case. In a June 11 e-mail to [Dave] Blackburn, [Del. Phil] Hamilton expressed concern that the contract "seems to imply full-time work hours." He noted that he also had responsibilities as a legislator and as a part-time employee of the Newport News school system. In a … Continue reading Did Hamilton get paid for no work?
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