Long-time Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe is mulling a run against 2nd Congressional District representative Thelma Drake. I first heard this about two months ago. If it pans out, this will be an interesting matchup between two people who have known each other for years.
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1st CD issue: How to fix the housing crisis
The Daily Press, continuing its series of questions to the candidates in the special election in the 1st Congressional District, today has answers from them on the housing crisis. With the election just days away, please remember to help out Philip Forgit. Phonebanking, canvassing and, of course, contributions are welcome. Contact Jamey (Newport News) or … Continue reading 1st CD issue: How to fix the housing crisis
Out early, back late
Well, I headed to Richmond early this morning (7:20am !) for the Women's Legislative Roundtable pre-session meeting. Good stuff there - I'll have a post about it later. And I'm heading out shortly to attend the NCDC Legislative Sendoff. So y'all be good and I'll catch up later 😉 Couple of quick items: New Senate … Continue reading Out early, back late
Kaine event with Forgit Saturday
Short version: When: Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 11:30am Where: Three Olives Restaurant (1203 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185) To RSVP: Contact Dan Kelly at dan@forgit2007.com Long version is below the fold 😉 Friends, In just one week, voters in the First Congressional District will go to the polls to elect a new U.S. Representative. … Continue reading Kaine event with Forgit Saturday
Reminder: NCDC Legislative sendoff Wednesday
Just a reminder that the Norfolk City Democratic Committee Legislative Sendoff is this coming Wednesday, December 5, at 6:30pm at Metropolitan (7246 Granby Street). The event is $10 and includes heavy hors d'oeuvres. RSVP to Betsy. ================ On a related note, the NCDC Reorganization Meeting will be Saturday, December 8, from 10am to 1pm at … Continue reading Reminder: NCDC Legislative sendoff Wednesday
Webb supports Forgit
Philip Forgit, Democratic candidate in the 1st Congressional district, has received a contribution from Senator Jim Webb's Born Fighting PAC. While the official endorsement is forthcoming, this certainly shows that the junior (soon to be senior) senator supports Forgit's candidacy. One week from today, voters in the 1st will be casting their ballots. Help out … Continue reading Webb supports Forgit
Blast from the (recent) past: Moran in VB
Here's a bit of video from Democratic Caucus Chair Brian J. Moran's remarks in Virginia Beach just before the election.
Norfolk forums on open space
The City of Norfolk is holding two public forums on what should be done with the open space formerly known as Bay Oaks Park. Sunday's edition of the Compass (not available online) has a full page ad announcing the two meetings, which are as follows: Saturday, December 8, 9-11am, Lafayette Winona Middle School (1701 Alsace … Continue reading Norfolk forums on open space
“Another day, another death”
The above was the title of Saturday's editorial in the Virginia Pilot. The subject matter was the murder of a 15 year old Norfolk boy, whose death was chronicled on the front page last week. Four teenagers - 13, 14, 15 and 18 - have been charged in the killing. On the opposite page, the … Continue reading “Another day, another death”
Payday lending regulation back on the table
Del. Glen Oder (R-NN) has introduced a bill calling for a 36% cap on interest rates for payday lenders. I'm not going to rehash all I've written about payday lending; suffice it to say that putting these lenders under the same regulation as other lenders is a step in the right direction. Contact your legislators, … Continue reading Payday lending regulation back on the table
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