Category: Politics

VP debate expectations

So, what do you expect will happen tonight? Will Sarah Palin trip over her own two feet as she walks on the stage? Will Joe Biden make one of his infamous gaffes? Or will this debate end up a tie, with each candidate holding their own? I think we will see no major mistakes by … Continue reading VP debate expectations →

Obama coming to Newport News Saturday

According to the Virginian Pilot, Barack Obama will hold a rally in Newport News Saturday: On Saturday, the Democratic presidential nominee is scheduled to visit Newport News' Victory Landing Park, the Obama campaign announced Wednesday night. The event is open to the public, though attendees are encouraged to register in advance at the candidate's Web … Continue reading Obama coming to Newport News Saturday →

Buying renewable power = more profit for utilities

I saw an op-ed piece in this morning's Virginian Pilot regarding how the purchase of power from renewable sources, as currently structured, will just cost consumers more money while the utility companies - Dominion Virginia Power and Appalachin Power - increase their profits. These two utilities, which together serve the majority of the state's electricity … Continue reading Buying renewable power = more profit for utilities →

“Politicking over seafood”

That's the title of an article in this week's Portfolio, discussing this Thursday's Kiwanis Harbor Party and Seafood Feast. I couldn't have picked a better title myself 😉 Among the invited politicians scheduled to appear are Thelma Drake and Glenn Nye, both candidates for 2nd District House of Representatives, U.S. Senate candidate Jim Gilmore, Creigh … Continue reading “Politicking over seafood” →

Has the bailout already happened?

This guys seems to think so. While you were following the saga of the bailout, the vote of 'No' by the House of Representatives, an important story slipped through the cracks - by design. No one is reporting on this. No one will advertise this. No one really understand this, as it slipped under the … Continue reading Has the bailout already happened? →

How closely do you follow politics?

Check out this weekly quiz from Media General's Washington Bureau. (Scroll down a bit).  I got 9 of 10. How about you? h/t Barticles

50 years later

The Virginian Pilot is carrying a six-part series on Massive Resistance in Norfolk, with Part 3 having been published today. The series started Sunday, one day before the 50th anniversary of the closing of six public schools. The articles have been informative and entertaining as we look back on this shameful period in Virginia's history. … Continue reading 50 years later →

Warner, Gilmore both rich

In an article in this morning's Virginian Pilot, it was said that former governors Mark Warner and Jim Gilmore disagree on the bailout plan. Color me surprised - not 😉 Warner is "convinced" of the need for federal intervention while Gilmore is not so sure. But that's not what caught my eye. What caught my … Continue reading Warner, Gilmore both rich →

Deal reached for Norfolk, VB judgeships?

So it seems. And it appears it was done without the input of Sen. Yvonne Miller. Miller expressed surprise this weekend at word of the plan. In other words, politics as usual. Even the new kids have gotten this one.