In case you had better things to do Friday evening, you can still watch this month's editorial roundtable on What Matters. 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.
Category: Politics
OTR 09/21: VB races part I
Virginia Beach is one of two Hampton Roads cities to move their municipal elections to November. This Sunday's On the Record will feature the candidates in two of the three contested council races: Kempsville incumbent Harry Diezel and challengers Andrew Jackson and Joe Flores as well as Rose Hall incumbent Reba McClanan and challenger Glenn … Continue reading OTR 09/21: VB races part I
Four in the running for Suit’s seat
The Virginian Pilot is reporting that four people - all Republicans - have expressed interest in running for the seat being vacated by Terrie Suit. Three names had previously surfaced: Sheriff Paul Lanteigne, former Oceana CO Tom Keeley, and Planning Commissioner Barry Knight, who announced his candidacy on the day Suit announced her resignation. The … Continue reading Four in the running for Suit’s seat
VA House Dems podcast
The latest podcast from the Virginia House Democrats features Virginia Beach Delegate Bobby Mathieson. From the announcement: A former Virginia Beach police officer, Del. Mathieson passed legislation this year that requires sex offenders to appear in person at the Department of Motor Vehicles when renewing a driver's license, thereby providing law enforcement with up-to-date photographs … Continue reading VA House Dems podcast
Luzzatto picks on RPV chair
If you missed this morning's Virginian Pilot, then you missed an entertaining column by editorial writer Don Luzzatto. Somewhow, a fundraising letter sent out by RPV chair Jeff Frederick ended up in his mailbox. And Luzzatto didn't like what he read: Picking on Jeff Frederick, the 14-year-old head of the RPV, is - I know … Continue reading Luzzatto picks on RPV chair
Pilot doesn’t like McAuliffe
The Virginian Pilot's editorial board weighed in on a possible gubernatorial run by former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe. The headline pretty much sums up the board's feelings: Change we need isn't Terry McAuliffe The editorial says McAuliffe isn't qualified to be governor and suggests he "reconsider" running for governor of New York or Florida. He'd … Continue reading Pilot doesn’t like McAuliffe
Race, Gender & Politics: A Conversation
The YWCA of South Hampton Roads, located at 5215 Colley Avenue in Norfolk, is holding a panel discussion with the above title on Tuesday, September 23 from 6pm - 8pm. This is a continuation of the earlier discussion hosted by the 200+ Men and includes some of the same participants. This time, the issue of … Continue reading Race, Gender & Politics: A Conversation
Virginians working harder for less
So says a new report (pdf) issued by the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, which is part of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. Consider this: • Worker productivity has been steadily climbing in Virginia since 1999, and the state continues to outperform the nation on this measure. • In 2006, each worker in … Continue reading Virginians working harder for less
Get your anti-Palin groove on
There is a wealth of information out there about VP candidate Sarah Palin. But the best source I've found is a blog called Mudflats. The writer lives in Alaska and has been covering politics from there since well before Palin was chosen. Being close to the action, the blog gives an interesting, local perspective on … Continue reading Get your anti-Palin groove on
Warner picks up more endorsements
Former governor Mark Warner picked up some more endorsements today, this time from various sheriffs across the Old Dominion. The endorsements came as the Virginia Sheriff's Association held their conference today in Roanoke. The association itself does not endorse candidates. Warner has held a commanding lead in the polls over his Republican rival, Jim Gilmore. … Continue reading Warner picks up more endorsements
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