The State Board of Elections was busy yesterday (AP). First, they approved a request by the Virginia Republican Party to require voters in their February 12 presidential primary to sign a loyalty oath, vowing to support the eventual Republican nominee. Yawn. As everyone has noted, there is no way to enforce the oath, so this … Continue reading SBE busy Monday
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DeSteph tries to hold meeting
According to The Virginian Pilot, Virginia Beach councilman Bill DeSteph tried to hold a meeting of "Republican city, state and federal elected officials." ...most of the seven invited city council members declined to attend. One cited a scheduling conflict, when reached by The Virginian-Pilot Monday. Most said they didn't want to take part in a … Continue reading DeSteph tries to hold meeting
A challenge
Yeah, I know we are all tired from the General Assembly races. And full from eating all that good Thanksgiving food 🙂 Nevertheless, there is a race going on in the 1st Congressional District. And Democratic candidate Philip Forgit can use some help. Just two weekends remain between now and Election Day, December 11. So … Continue reading A challenge
Mark your calendars
A few upcoming events you might be interested in: Monday, November 26 - Join Virginia Beach Democrats for a Pizza Party hosted by candidates Bobby Mathieson, Joe Bouchard and Bob MacIver as a thank you for campaign volunteers. Shorebreak Pizza Cafe, 2941 Shore Drive (Near West Great Neck Road), 6pm. Wednesday, November 28 - A … Continue reading Mark your calendars
OTR 11/25: Libertarians and Thanksgiving
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a segment with Lisa Suhay, a writer of children's books, including one on the first Thanksgiving at Berkeley Plantation. Also joining host Joel Rubin will be members of Virginia's Libertarian Party, who are supporting Ron Paul for president. In his "My Minute" segment, host Joel Rubin takes a … Continue reading OTR 11/25: Libertarians and Thanksgiving
Thanks to Alice
Last Sunday, Alice Marshall, the proprietor of GOTV, announced that she is closing up shop. If you take a look back thru her archives, you will find a wealth of information on grassroots organizing as conducted by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee. I'm pretty sure (although I can't locate the link over there right now) … Continue reading Thanks to Alice
Melvin legislator-advocate of the year
Delegate Ken Melvin (D-80th) has been named the Legislator-Advocate of the year by the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. According to Thursday's Virginian Pilot, "Melvin's work on payday lending as well as the House Courts Committee merited the award." Melvin will be recognized at the 2007 Annual meeting of the organization, which will be … Continue reading Melvin legislator-advocate of the year
Accounting problems in Norfolk department
The front page of Monday's Virginian Pilot contained this story about accounting problems in Norfolk's Human Services Department. The department, which has more than 450 employees and a budget of more than $60 million, is responsible for a variety of services, including child welfare, aid to poor families, work force development and juvenile justice. [N. … Continue reading Accounting problems in Norfolk department
Moran: “Solutions Don’t Come With Party Label”
In response to George Allen's post-election commentary last week, Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran penned this article, which appeared in Sunday's Richmond Times Dispatch. Election Day is but a beginning. True leadership is not about winning elections, but about providing the government Virginians deserve. And these elections were a clear and ringing affirmation of the … Continue reading Moran: “Solutions Don’t Come With Party Label”
Former national chair of Libertarian Party in town tonight
Dr. James Lark, former national chairman of the Libertarian Party will be visiting our area today and would like to meet with members of the Tidewater Libertarian Party and Ron Paul supporters. Jim has been a friend of Con. Ron Paul for over 20 years and will provide an informal and personal perspective of the … Continue reading Former national chair of Libertarian Party in town tonight
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