Within hours of the announced resignation of Del. Brian Moran, Governor Tim Kaine set the date of the special election to fill his seat: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, just one day prior to the opening of the General Assembly session. The deadline for candidates to file to run in the election is Wednesday, December 17. … Continue reading Herring in the 46th
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Fliergate update: Special prosecutor named
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that a special prosecutor in the Fliergate saga has been named. Commonwealth's Attorney Harvey Bryant said Friday he knows who ordered the controversial Election Day fliers that pictured Will Sessoms and Barack Obama and has turned the information over to a special prosecutor. I've been hearing that Bryant was having … Continue reading Fliergate update: Special prosecutor named
OTR coming to an end
The email that I received Friday from Joel Rubin was one I had expected for a while. WVEC TV is canceling On the Record, the half hour interview program I have hosted and executive produced since 1992. The giveaway for me was the move of the show from 11:30 to noon. It just didn't make … Continue reading OTR coming to an end
Moran resigns seat, to campaign full time
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brian J. Moran announced today that he is resigning his seat in the House of Delegates to run full time. Moran sent a letter to his constituents announcing his plan and another to Governor Tim Kaine. Kaine will have to set the date for the special election to fill Moran's seat. I … Continue reading Moran resigns seat, to campaign full time
Corruption most foul
The above is the title of the latest missive from Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball. From the introduction (emphasis mine): Who is to blame for acts of corruption? The guilty officials, of course, are the people we must hold culpable. Yet, the citizenry also bears its share of the rap once a culture of corruption develops … Continue reading Corruption most foul
Paying for light rail
The starter light rail line is seriously over budget, with costs expected to be an additional $55.9 million. Needless to say, Norfolk council members aren't happy. The question now is how to come up with the additional $20.7 million that is Norfolk's share. One idea that is to increase the real estate taxes on commercial … Continue reading Paying for light rail
Where have we heard this before?
Via AP: "No," he replied. [Louisiana Gov. Bobby] Jindal's trip to Iowa last month fueled speculation that he was laying the groundwork for a presidential campaign, and he did not rule out changing his mind over the next few years. I guess "No" really means "maybe." And he's not alone: Republican Mitt Romney is laying … Continue reading Where have we heard this before?
HRBT public hearing Wednesday
A public hearing will be held Wednesday, December 10, at Granby High School to review the ideas for expansion of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel beginning at 6pm. Tuesday, the Norfolk City Council passed a non-binding referendum opposing all of the options in the study. The Daily Press editorial board weighed in on this issue Sunday, … Continue reading HRBT public hearing Wednesday
The original October surprise
I completely missed the story last week about the release of LBJ tapes regarding Nixon. But Robert Parry didn't. In effect, the 1968 case in which Nixon’s operatives undermined President Johnson’s desperate bid to end the Vietnam War – and thus helped ensure Nixon’s electoral victory over Vice President Hubert Humphrey – may have been … Continue reading The original October surprise
Spruill endorses Bowerbank for LG
Del. Lionell Spruill has endorsed Jon Bowerbank for LG. The press release is below the fold. Cedar Bluff - Today, Delegate Lionell Spruill (D-77) endorsed Jon Bowerbank for Lieutenant Governor. "Jon Bowerbank is my choice for Lieutenant Governor," said Spruill. "Jon's experience as a business owner and public servant uniquely qualify him to tackle the … Continue reading Spruill endorses Bowerbank for LG
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