A quick reminder that all of the candidates for May's election will be participating in a candidate's forum this evening. Details are here. Come on out and hear the candidates speak!
Category: Politics
Update on the VA superdelegates
Tonight, I happen to run into one of the signers of the letter that has caused much conversation around the blogosphere and in the media. That person said to me that it was understood that the letter was going to uncommitted SDs and not those who had already declared support for Hillary. The person said … Continue reading Update on the VA superdelegates
VA Superdelegates: Hang tough!
Last Friday, I was forwarded the email and accompanying letter that was sent out to some super delegates in Virginia, urging them to support Barack Obama. I decided to ignore it. But now that it's out there, let me add my two cents. First of all, it seems that these so-called "leaders" want to circumvent … Continue reading VA Superdelegates: Hang tough!
Condolences to Sen. Yvonne Miller
I have just learned that Norfolk Senator Yvonne Miller lost her brother, John, over the weekend. My sincerest condolences to the Senator and her family. Services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am at Metropolitan Funeral Service, 7246 Granby Street, in Norfolk, with internment to follow at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans' Cemetery. … Continue reading Condolences to Sen. Yvonne Miller
Norfolk-area Hill-Raisers event April 11
From an email I received: A group of Norfolk, VA HILL-RAISERS will be holding an event to benefit Hillary Clinton on April 11. We invite you to attend or help spread the word to fellow Hill-Raisers in the Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake area. The event will take place at the OneElevenArt Studio at 111 Pennsylvania … Continue reading Norfolk-area Hill-Raisers event April 11
Del. Mathieson Town Hall Meeting 4/19
Please join Delegate Bobby Mathieson for a Town Hall Meeting Special Guest, Secretary of Finance Jody Wagner Saturday, April 19th 10:15-11:15 AM Windsor Woods Area Library 3612 S. Plaza Trail Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 For more information, please call 757-227-3470 or e-mail delbmathieson@house.state.va.us
Preach it, brother
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts, who won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2004, is one of my favorites. He hit another one out of the ballpark with his article Shame, shame on Detroit's mayor, which was reprinted in today's Virginian Pilot. It has become standard for high-profile brothers in trouble (think R. Kelly, Marion … Continue reading Preach it, brother
Sen. Yvonne Miller reception honoring outstanding Virginians
Sen. Yvonne Miller (D-5th) hosted a reception this evening during which she presented ten resolutions of the General Assembly honoring local citizens for their contributions to our community. The event was held at The Attucks Theatre and was well attended - the crowd was overflowing - by family and friends of the honorees, all of … Continue reading Sen. Yvonne Miller reception honoring outstanding Virginians
Think your council is screwed up?
Perusing the Virginian Pilot this morning, I ran across an article about the Elizabeth City, NC council: The council has been one member short since Darryl Stallings was disqualified for living outside the 3rd Ward. Councilman Kirk Rivers faced a similar charge, and last month it was determined that he lives outside the city. Next … Continue reading Think your council is screwed up?
Norfolk candidates debate April 9
In just over a month, two of the eight Norfolk Council seats will be up for election. These two seats are for the superwards, each representing about half of the city. Incumbent Ward 6 councilman Barclay Winn is being challenged by Jack Stiles, a frequent commenter on this blog. Incumbent Ward 7 councilwoman Daun Hester … Continue reading Norfolk candidates debate April 9
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