Category: Politics

Can you pass the test?

From MSNBC: In October 2008 a new version of the U.S. citizenship test will be taken by all applicants. Could you pass it? I missed one. How about you? WordPress.com Political Blogger Alliance

Hummel suspends campaign

I've been hearing for several days that the Democratic candidate in the 1st CD, Dr.Keith Hummel, would suspend his campaign.  I received a copy of the official announcement via email, which you can read here. I've heard that another candidate is in the wings. Stay tuned.

Beat the Gridlock

According to The Virginian Pilot, the Hampton Roads Partnership, in conjunction with the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance and the Washington Airports Task Force, has launched an online effort to get the public to contact lawmakers regarding transportation. The new site, BeatTheGridlock.com, includes information on how to contact the legislators. And there is also a way … Continue reading Beat the Gridlock →

Plans for the 4th?

Based on the number of searches I've had over the last few days, seems folks are looking for things to do on the 4th. Me? I'm going to take a little break and get some rest, maybe kicking things off tonight with the crew from Norfolk Drinking Liberally (6pm - The New Belmont). Or not. … Continue reading Plans for the 4th? →

Independence – from big oil

In conjunction with the approach of Independence Day, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has launched a series of radio ads. According to the DCCC: Chairman Chris Van Hollen announced today that the DCCC is launching the "Independence from Big Oil" campaign and will run radio ads against 13 House Republicans who stand with George Bush … Continue reading Independence – from big oil →

Warner racking up endorsements

Senatorial candidate Mark Warner announced several impressive endorsements in a news conference today. From the press release: The bipartisan endorsements, announced at a news conference at the State Capitol in Richmond, were provided by: • Col. Gerald Massengill , a former Superintendent of Virginia State Police who retired in 2003 after 37 years of service. … Continue reading Warner racking up endorsements →

A couple of ideas for funding transportation

It seems that the General Assembly can't agree on how to fund our transportation needs. Gas tax? No. Sales tax? No. Regional plans? No. So I've been thinking about what we could do to move the pile forward, as it were. There are those who think transportation can be funded by existing revenues, mostly by … Continue reading A couple of ideas for funding transportation →

Celebrate Bobby’s freshman year

Join us as we celebrate Bobby's freshman year in the Virginia House of Delegates and the legalization of sangria! Tuesday, July 1st Tijuana Flats 4224 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach 5:00 to 7:00 pm $500 Sponsor $250 Supporter $100 Friend $35 Individual Please send checks, payable to Mathieson for Delegate Post Office Box 8021 Virginia … Continue reading Celebrate Bobby’s freshman year →

Gerrymandering the vote and why I’m looking to 2009

One of my legislative agenda items for this past General Assembly session was redistricting. Having split control between Democrats and Republicans seemed to be the perfect situation for the passage of some form of bipartisan redistricting. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. And if it didn't pass in 2008, I don't hold out much hope for … Continue reading Gerrymandering the vote and why I’m looking to 2009 →