Category: Politics

OTR 12/21: McAuliffe, Koch

This Sunday's On the Record, the next to last show of the series, will feature a conversation with potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. In the other segment, Host Joel Rubin will be joined by former ODU president, economist Jim Koch. They will discuss the auto bailout and other fiscal issues.  The show will air … Continue reading OTR 12/21: McAuliffe, Koch →

What Matters TV: Year end roundup

The monthly editorial roundtable featuring the Virginian Pilot's Don Luzzatto, the Daily Press' Kimball Payne, Brian Kirwin from Bearing Drift, and yours truly will air Friday evening at 8:30pm and will re-run at 10:30pm on WHRO channel 15. For those who miss it, or for those who are outside of the viewing area, you can … Continue reading What Matters TV: Year end roundup →

Opinion, please: Rick Warren

President-elect Barack Obama has chosen the controversial Rick Warren to give the invocation at the inaugral. There has been plenty of commentary about this decision. So, I'm curious: what do you think about the decision? Is it a slap in the face to LGBT supporters of Obama? Is it Obama broadening the tent? Or something … Continue reading Opinion, please: Rick Warren →

Moran for Governor

On June 9, 2009, Democrats across Virginia will chose our nominee for Governor. It is no secret that I will be casting my vote for Brian J. Moran. I actually made my decision a long time ago. Moran is the candidate whose views most closely match my own. No, we don't agree on everything, but … Continue reading Moran for Governor →

It’s the economy

Governor Tim Kaine made a presentation Wednesday to the money committees of the General Assembly regarding the expected budget shortfall.  Kaine expects the shortfall to be $2.9 million billion and laid out a plan to close the gap. As expected, no one is happy, but unless there is a money tree in the back yard, … Continue reading It’s the economy →

Fraim plus Frank, Holley, Oberndorf and Ward

Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim was one of five Hampton Roads mayors to endorse Brian Moran for governor this afternoon. Joining him were Newport News Mayor Joe Frank, Portsmouth Mayor James Holley, Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf and Hampton Mayor Molly Ward. "I know Brian Moran understands the needs of Hampton Roads," Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim … Continue reading Fraim plus Frank, Holley, Oberndorf and Ward →

Fraim to endorse Moran for governor

Wednesday afternoon, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim will announce his support for Brian Moran for governor. The significance of this endorsement isn't lost on me. First, it comes from a man some considered gubernatorial material himself. Recall, if you will, this article from 2006. [Political analyst Larry J.] Sabato, a Norfolk native and director of the … Continue reading Fraim to endorse Moran for governor →

Let the sunshine in

A month before the General Assembly convenes to debate billions of dollars in budget cuts, House Republican leaders eliminated a potential conflict with Democrats - all subcommittee votes on bills will be recorded. Via PilotOnline.

Big Moran endorsement coming

Brian Moran, Democratic candidate for governor, will be announcing some "significant" Hampton Roads endorsements for his candidacy this Wednesday.   Moran, who resigned his seat from the House of Delegates to campaign full-time, is one of three candidates seeking the nomination. The voters will choose the candidate in a June 2009 primary.