In my analysis of Fliergate, I mentioned that there were 17 precincts in which the winners were Barack Obama, Meyera Oberndorf and Georgia Allen. I call them "The Democratic Ticket" precincts. Let's look a little closer at them. #votes # reg. Obama McCain Oberndorf Sessoms Allen Wilson 16 Aragona 2,696 4,299 1,528 1,114 870 856 … Continue reading Fliergate: A closer look (part 2)
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Suffolk changes to personnel code
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that the City Council in Suffolk is set to approve some changes to its personnel code. The last time the chapter was updated was in 1998. This part caught my eye (emphasis added): The revised chapter also includes an entirely new section titled "Separations" that says all employment with the … Continue reading Suffolk changes to personnel code
Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State
Unless you've been under a rock, you know that President-elect Barack Obama has designated former rival Hillary Clinton to be Secretary of State. I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, I think she will make a great S of S. On the other hand, I think this marks the pinnacle of her … Continue reading Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State
Fliergate: A closer look (part 1)
In my analysis of Fliergate, I mentioned that there were nine precincts in which the winners were Barack Obama, Will Sessoms and Georgia Allen. I call them "The Flier Ticket" precincts. Let's look a little closer at them. # votes # reg. Obama McCain Oberndorf Sessoms Allen Wilson 5 Seatack 1,959 3,363 1,283 642 564 … Continue reading Fliergate: A closer look (part 1)
OTR 11/30: Ship to FL, charities
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion about the possible location of the Navy's latest nuclear carrier in Jacksonville as opposed to Norfolk. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Frank Roberts, who heads the Hampton Roads Military and Facilities Alliance, and Mal Branch, a former carrier commanding officer who now runs the Virginia … Continue reading OTR 11/30: Ship to FL, charities
Test your civic knowledge
The comment by LittleDavid reminded me about the civic quiz that has been making the rounds. The quiz is here. The average score for all 2,508 Americans taking the following test was 49%; college educators scored 55%. Interestingly enough, the American public scores better on this quiz than do elected officials (which probably explains some … Continue reading Test your civic knowledge
Fliergate update
The Oberndorf campaign for mayor in Virginia Beach has filed a formal complaint in regards to the distribution of fliers showing now mayor-elect Will Sessoms and president-elect Obama. Bruce Williams, a consultant who was hired to help the Sessoms campaign with black voters, said this week that he didn't ask for permission to hand out … Continue reading Fliergate update
Random stuff
Totally unrelated items I've run across "Next president" isn't on local ballot - I've been getting emails about this for a while. The Top 10 Political Turkeys of 2008 - Pretty good list. VA School Board sued over in-class haircut - $1,000 in compensatory damages for something that grows back? Cleaner who turns in $20K … Continue reading Random stuff
A “d”emocratic candidate in the 81st?
So it appears. I'm confused - why is the "d" small and in quotes? I'll bet he doesn't have a helicopter, though.
Illegal fliers’ effect on VB mayoral election
Except for this story, which I wrote about here, little has been said about the effect of the fliers distributed on Election Day on behalf of now mayor-elect Will Sessoms. As you can see, the fliers showed Sessoms, a Republican, with an image of Obama. And, in violation of the law, the fliers did not … Continue reading Illegal fliers’ effect on VB mayoral election
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