Category: Politics

Yvonne Miller golf tournament

Senator Yvonne Miller held her fourth annual Golf Tournament and BBQ this afternoon at the Lake Wright Golf Course in Norfolk. This was the third year that I have attended the event, although I only play golf on my Wii 😆 As you can imagine, the event gets larger every year. I arrived a little … Continue reading Yvonne Miller golf tournament →

On SCHIP

I tend to stay away from national politics on this blog. There are many, many places across the net to read about those issues. But yesterday's veto by George Bush requires comment. This letter to the editor that appears in today's Virginian-Pilot sums up my feelings: The thing that separates human beings from all other … Continue reading On SCHIP →

OTR candidate debate schedule

WVEC's On the Record with host Joel Rubin will have the following candidate debates: 10/07 - 83rd House District - Democrat Joe Bouchard and Republican Chris Stolle 10/14 - 6th Senate District - Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican incumbent Nick Rerras 10/21 - 87th House District - incumbent Democrat Paula Miller and Republican Hank Giffin … Continue reading OTR candidate debate schedule →

One at a time

One at a time. That's how you persuade voters. And then they tell a friend, who tells a friend, and so on. Pretty soon, you've got a steamroller going. And an election won. Yesterday, Steve Heretick picked up another voter - Grumpy. He says: I know Mr. Heretick and know him to be an honest, … Continue reading One at a time →

Webb conducts hearings on prison population increase

Senator Jim Webb is conducting Joint Economic Committee hearing this morning to explore the steep increase in the prison population. The hearing is entitled "Mass Incarceration in the United States: At What Cost?” and will include testimony from experts in the field. One of those scheduled to appear is Norfolk's own Alphonso Albert, who is … Continue reading Webb conducts hearings on prison population increase →

News from the Heretick campaign

Steve Heretick, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district, has received the Suffolk Fraternal Order of Police endorsement. In awarding their support, the President, Jack Griggs said, "Steve Heretick's positions demonstrate a strong determination to improve the quality of life for citizens of Virginia, the City of Suffolk, and for all law enforcement officers. … Continue reading News from the Heretick campaign →

More on local GOP debate ducking

The Virginian-Pilot has an article today regarding the declinations of the five Republican candidates in the LWV-sponsored televised debates that I have been writing about. My previous articles mentioned Fred Quayle, Nick Rerras, and Chris Stolle. Add to that list Hank Giffin and Tricia Stall. According to the Pilot: About a month ago, [LWVVA 1st … Continue reading More on local GOP debate ducking →

John Warner hospitalized

Senator John Warner was hospitalized today with an irregular heartbeat, according to this report from The Richmond Times Dispatch. Warner checked in with the Capitol physician's office at mid-morning, returned to his office for additional meetings, then went in the afternoon to an appointment at Inova Fairfax Hospital, the statement said. At the hospital, he … Continue reading John Warner hospitalized →