Perusing the Virginia Political Blogs aggregator, I ran across a post entitled "The Contenders," supposedly a run down of the statewide candidates for 2009. I was curious as to the source of the post so I clicked on it. Seem nvadaily.com has a blog, called "A View from the Cheap Seats." What caught my eye … Continue reading A view from the cheap seats: not a very good one
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McAuliffe in
From the AP: Former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe signed papers Monday necessary to run for governor in Virginia next year. McAuliffe told The Associated Press he set up a campaign committee and will tour Virginia for the next 60 days before making his candidacy certain. He also said he would be announcing political … Continue reading McAuliffe in
50 state program axed but fundraising for it?
Color me confused. It appears that the 50-state program, an extremely successful effort by the DNC, is being eliminated. I happened to have gotten an email from the Hampton Roads organizer, Susan Mariner, last week about something else and she casually mentioned that State Partnership Program officially ends at the end of November, but it … Continue reading 50 state program axed but fundraising for it?
A GEM or an albatross?
Beginning in 2004, Norfolk acquired small vacant lots throughout the city. A total of 457 such lots - narrow and odd-shaped ones too small for building on - were seized and they now represent about 25% of the property that the city owns. According to an article in Sunday's Virginian Pilot, the property was put … Continue reading A GEM or an albatross?
Introducing “The Farm Team”
Twenty three women gathered at the home of former Attorney General Mary Sue Terry in late September. Out of that meeting came The Farm Team, a statewide organization devoted to indentifying and supporting female Democrats for office. The Hampton Roads region will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, November 12, at 6pm at Friendly's in … Continue reading Introducing “The Farm Team”
The Pulpit Speaks: October 29, 1960 (Redux)
Two years ago - almost to the day - I posted my father's article with the above date. While I still have other articles of his left to post, this one is just so appropriate in light of events of this past week. Let me put it in perspective: at this time, my father was … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 29, 1960 (Redux)
“With God on Our Side”
I've spent the day catching up - on my email, on my blog readings, on sleep - after what has been a tremendously busy week. It has been interesting to read the perspectives of folks all over. But let me point you to one post in particular: "With God on Our Side, Redux." The title … Continue reading “With God on Our Side”
What Matters TV: Post-election editorial roundtable
In case you missed the airing of What Matters on WHRO Friday evening, you can catch the show online on the website. The cast of characters remains the same: host Cathy Lewis was joined by Virginia Pilot editorial writer Don Luzzatto, Daily Press political reporter Kimball Payne, Bearing Drift’s Brian Kirwin, and yours truly.
OTR 11/09: Nye, Scott
This Sunday's On the Record will feature 2nd district Congressman-elect Glenn Nye, who will discuss the impact of a Barack Obama presidency on international relations and who he thinks should be Secretary of State. Also joining host Joel Rubin will be 3rd district Congressman Bobby Scott. Their conversation will center around the historic election of … Continue reading OTR 11/09: Nye, Scott
Wagner event November 13
Please Join Hosts: Del. Kenny Alexander, Del. Joe Bouchard, Del. Algie Howell, Del. Bobby Mathieson, Del. Paula Miller, Sen. Yvonne Miller, and Sen. Ralph Northam, For a reception with Jody Wagner to benefit her campaign for Lt. Governor of Virginia Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Upper Deck 206 16th St Virginia Beach, … Continue reading Wagner event November 13
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