I have just been informed that Hampton Delegate Jeion Ward's son James is quite ill. The information I received said that he is in critical condition. Please keep the family in your prayers as they go through this very difficult time.
Category: Politics
Reminder: NCDC meeting tonight
Just a reminder - the Norfolk City Democratic Committee will hold its monthly business meeting tonight at 7pm at Norview High School (park and enter on the football stadium side).
Norfolk backs off smoking ban
I feel sorry for Dr. Theresa Whibley - I really do. Even though I don't agree with her stance on the smoking ban, you have to give her props for having worked tirelessly for it. No doubt she feels abandoned at this point. The Virginian Pilot reports that the Norfolk Council is backing off implementing … Continue reading Norfolk backs off smoking ban
Kaine in Norfolk today
Governor Tim Kaine will be at Virginia Wesleyan College this evening for one of his stops on his Town Hall tour. The meeting, which is open to the public, will take place from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Dining Center (1584 Wesleyan Dr.). This is your opportunity to ask questions of the Governor about the … Continue reading Kaine in Norfolk today
On Obama’s Pastor, Jeremiah Wright
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." -- Martin Luther King, Jr. The story of Barack Obama's pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, hit the MSM over the last few days. But it is a story that has been simmering for quite some time. A quick Google search reveals a Rolling … Continue reading On Obama’s Pastor, Jeremiah Wright
Stuff I heard
From the talking heads on TV this morning: John Edwards is going to endorse Hillary Clinton. Symbolic, especially given that his delegates are already bolting. If he was going to do this, he should have done it sooner. Nancy Pelosi doesn't understand why superdelegates exist but expects that the nomination fight will be over before … Continue reading Stuff I heard
Another day, another hit piece on Williams
The story hit the PilotOnline website Thursday evening and was prominently displayed on the top of the page all day Friday, showing large, color pictures of city manager Regina Williams and library director Noram Maas. By contrast, the actual newspaper had the story on the front page, below the fold and only a small picture … Continue reading Another day, another hit piece on Williams
OTR 03/16
This Sunday's On the Record will feature former governor and future Senator Mark Warner. Host Joel Rubin and Warner will talk about the race for the Democratic nomination for president, the war in Iraq, energy independence and transportation in Virginia. Oh yeah - and they'll chat about the Republicans vying for the right to be … Continue reading OTR 03/16
On Ferraro
By now, everyone is aware of the comments made by Geraldine Ferraro last week, but in case you missed them, here they are: "If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position," she continued. "And if he was a woman (of any color) he would not be in this position. He … Continue reading On Ferraro
Mark Warner on radio at NOON!
Governor Mark Warner will be on WHRV's HearSay with Cathy Lewis today at noon. The Governor will be live in the studio and will be taking your questions.Here are the numbers to call-in: 1-800-940-2240 (Toll Free) 757-440-2665 Make sure to call-in with your question for Governor Warner, today at noon, and listen to HearSay with … Continue reading Mark Warner on radio at NOON!
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