Category: Politics

Monday quickies

Shannon calls for Hamilton's resignation. Democratic AG candidate Steve Shannon has called for the resignation of Newport News Republican Del. Phil Hamilton. Shannon is not alone in this: in an editorial Saturday, The Virginian-Pilot suggested the same, and The Roanoke Times minced no words in recommending resignation. Hamilton says Shannon is playing politics. I guess … Continue reading Monday quickies →

VB Sheriff candidate Bell on local radio Sunday

John Bell, the Democratic candidate for Sheriff in Virginia Beach, will be the guest on Carlos Howard's radio show Sunday. Bell, a first time candidate, is a Captain on the Virginia Beach police force, where he has served since 1976. He was given a special shout out Friday night at the Black Expo kickoff reception. … Continue reading VB Sheriff candidate Bell on local radio Sunday →

Hamilton’s in deep trouble

I've been following all day the posts about Republican Del. Phil Hamilton. The Daily Press has been all over this, following up with not one but at least five more articles (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and a scathing blog post.  The Washington Post hasn't been too far behind, with a couple of blog posts … Continue reading Hamilton’s in deep trouble →

Emails prove Hamilton’s conflict of interest

Republican Delegate Phil Hamilton said earlier that he couldn't find any records related to his relationship with ODU. Perhaps he should have looked a little harder. Both The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot filed Freedom of Information requests with ODU. The results were startling: emails dating back to August 2006 show clearly that Hamilton discussed … Continue reading Emails prove Hamilton’s conflict of interest →

Nye: time to man up

2nd Congressional Representative Glenn Nye appears to be afraid of his own shadow. No matter what he does, the Republicans are going to challenge him next year. From where I sit, he might as well man up and do what he was elected to do: represent. I recall the buzz from the very first debate … Continue reading Nye: time to man up →

Whitfield compensation bill PASSES

UPDATE 5:33pm: Senate passes House version of the bill. UPDATE 5:19pm: House passes Senate version of the bill. UPDATE 4:50pm: House passes its version of the bill. UPDATE 4:22 pm: Senate passes its version of the bill. The bill to compensate Arthur Whitfield has reported out of the House Appropriations committee with a substitute bill. … Continue reading Whitfield compensation bill PASSES →

Special session notes

If you are interested in watching the House in live session, click here. I just heard them read the resolution - and yes, it included Arthur Whitfield! The Senate streaming is available here. Both the House and the Senate are now on Twitter. The House of Delegates is  VAHouse and the Senate of Virginia is  … Continue reading Special session notes →

VEA endorses Wagner for LG

The VEA Fund for Children and Education has endorsed Democratic candidate Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor. In a press release this afternoon, the Fund's chairperson, Kitty Boitnott, provided the following statement: It is my honor and pleasure to formally announce the VEA Fund recommendation of the candidacy of Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor. As with … Continue reading VEA endorses Wagner for LG →

Rally for schools in Richmond Wednesday

From a press release: School proponents will lobby to limit impact of state funding cuts 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 19 Bell Tower, State Capitol Grounds, Richmond Supporters of public education will stage a rally at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, near the Bell Tower on the State Capital grounds. The rally, expected to draw … Continue reading Rally for schools in Richmond Wednesday →