Speaker of the House Bill Howell has scheduled a session of the House of Delegates to start at 3pm Saturday. The significance of that? Oh, it's just hours ahead of the JJ Dinner. Earlier, HB122 attempted to prohibit attendance at the JJ by Democratic legislators, but the bill failed. Ridiculous.
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Spruill: “The man candidates want in their corner”
Chesapeake Delegate Lionell Spruill was the subject of an article in today's Virginian Pilot. Spruill was recognized for his hard work on behalf of his favored candidates. Anyone from the area even remotely involved in politics knows how hard Spruill works: from his famous pancake breakfasts to his church attendance marathons, Spruill is constantly on … Continue reading Spruill: “The man candidates want in their corner”
Hillary weekend events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2008 *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** Hillary Clinton Announces New Details for Events in Virginia this Weekend Hillary Clinton attends the Virginia Jefferson-Jackson Dinner in Richmond, VA on Saturday, February 9. On Sunday, February 10, Hillary attends a campaign event in Manassas, VA followed by a "Solutions for America" town hall … Continue reading Hillary weekend events
Krugman on Democratic health care plans
The money quote: If you combine the economic analysis with these political realities, here’s what I think it says: If Mrs. Clinton gets the Democratic nomination, there is some chance — nobody knows how big — that we’ll get universal health care in the next administration. If Mr. Obama gets the nomination, it just won’t … Continue reading Krugman on Democratic health care plans
Hillary rally update
No, I'm not there 😦 but I have a "reporter on the scene" 🙂 Here's the first update: "a ridiculous number of people at the Hillary rally. I doubt the venue will be able to accommodate everyone." And a first picture - still outside waiting to get in. update 2:46pm - "shouting down the counter … Continue reading Hillary rally update
Moran: the man who would be governor
Del. Brian Moran on the floor of the House discussing Alicia's Law, HB1189. More on the bill here. h/t Assembly Access Technorati Tags: Brian Moran
Romney out
Mitt Romney is out of the race. I always thought Romney was a weak candidate, in that his positions had "matured" over time (read: flip flopped). I mean - this is a guy who ran to the left of Ted Kennedy! I didn't think there was any room to the left of Ted 😉 But … Continue reading Romney out
Thursday update (02/07): Real estate tax relief
Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. Much of the work on this issue was done prior to last week's posting, with the House having passed the 20% homestead exemption for the second time as well as the bill to put it on the ballot. The only constitutional amendment bill on the Senate side, SB9, … Continue reading Thursday update (02/07): Real estate tax relief
JJ Celebration starts with Women’s Caucus breakfast
Kicking off Saturday's Jefferson Jackson Celebration is the Women's Caucus breakfast. The event will be held at the Richmond Marriott Hotel & Conference Center and it begins at 8:30 am. S Tickets are still available and are $50. Sponsorships are also available, as follows: Individual Sponsor - $100 (1 ticket and recognition at the breakfast) … Continue reading JJ Celebration starts with Women’s Caucus breakfast
Herring, Verifiable Voting members on radio tonight
TWO-HOUR "VOICE OF THE VOTERS!" Starting at 7:00PM ET Beating the Clock on Election Reform in Virginia: Featuring Virginia State Senator Herring and Leaders of the Verifiable Voting Coalition. Secretary of State of Board of Elections Nancy Rodriguez and other prominent officials will likely join in to discuss the fate of audit and recount … Continue reading Herring, Verifiable Voting members on radio tonight
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