OK, so it's not a surprise that Hillary Clinton has been projected the winner of the WV primary. But did you know that no Democrat has won the White House since 1916 without winning the WV? Democrats carried West Virginia in 1992 and 1996, but lost the state—and the White House--in 2000 and 2004. Hmm. … Continue reading Hillary takes WV
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Opinion, please: local income tax
Until mentioned in the Governor's news release, I was quite unaware that a local income tax option existed. According to the Code of Virginia: The Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William, and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach hereby authorized to levy a local income … Continue reading Opinion, please: local income tax
Kaine proposes transportation plan
Governor Tim Kaine will propose his transportation plan in a press conference at noon today. The Daily Press has AP writer Bob Lewis' report on last night's conference calls with Senate and House Democrats. The Virginian Pilot also has an article on the topic. According to my sources, the Governor's plan takes a three-pronged approach … Continue reading Kaine proposes transportation plan
The aftermath
The writing of the obituary of the Hillary Clinton campaign for the Democratic nomination for president began in earnest on Wednesday morning. Her narrow win in Indiana coupled with the loss in North Carolina has all of the pundits weighing in. I don't think anyone can deny that the path to the nomination hasn't narrowed. … Continue reading The aftermath
OTR 05/11: Robertson, transportation
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a segment with Gordon Robertson, son of Pat, CEO of CBN and co-host of The 700 Club. In the other segment, host Joel Rubin is joined by Phil Shucet, former Commissioner of VDOT. Shucet has proposed a bridge to connect the Southside and Peninsula, rather than another tunnel. … Continue reading OTR 05/11: Robertson, transportation
Report: Generations of Women for Hillary
The Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC was the setting for Wednesday's gathering of some 1,500 women (and a few men 🙂 ) who support Hillary Clinton's presidential bid. I had not originally planned to attend this event but when contacted about it Saturday evening, I decided to go. After all, what better way to … Continue reading Report: Generations of Women for Hillary
Quick update
I've got a full day today with the funeral. More to come. ============ Hanging out with 1,500+ Clinton supporters yesterday certainly was the spirit boost I - and probably all of us - needed. What was even more awesome was the opportunity to meet and chat briefly with Senator Clinton. And yes, she wished me … Continue reading Quick update
Local races watch
With the local polls closed, the results are just starting to roll in. The Norfolk results can be found here, the Chesapeake ones here, and the Portsmouth ones here. (Sorry, Peninsula - three cities for me to follow is enough 😦 ) Early results in Norfolk show both incumbents - Daun Hester and Barclay Winn … Continue reading Local races watch
Vote today
Local elections are being held in Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk today. In Chesapeake and Portsmouth, the elections include the mayor, some city council members and some school board members. In Norfolk, council members from superwards 6 and 7 will be elected. The Virginian Pilot has put together a voter guide with links to the candidate's … Continue reading Vote today
Warner kickoff in Norfolk
The USS Wisconsin provided the backdrop for this morning's campaign kickoff for Senatorial candidate Mark Warner. Here are some photos. As always, click to enlarge. AP writer Bob Lewis did a decent job covering the event in his article here so I won't repeat it. According to Lewis, there were about 350 people there, which … Continue reading Warner kickoff in Norfolk
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