Category: Politics

Mark Warner: just say no

I fully expected we would have heard from former Governor Mark Warner by now. After all, it's been more than a week since Senator John Warner announced his retirement. Perhaps the reason that we have not heard from Mark is that he hasn't made his decision yet. So let me take his silence as an … Continue reading Mark Warner: just say no →

More upcoming events

I left out a couple of events coming up: Sep. 15 - Women's Roundtable, 9am, Friendly's in Norfolk. Sep. 15 - Norfolk Community Leaders picnic. 11:30am - 2:30pm, Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Ave. RSVP to 664-4253 by Sep. 12. Sep. 17 - LWV-sponsored forum on Fair and Impartial Courts, 6:30pm - 8:30p, … Continue reading More upcoming events →

Norfolk City Manager juggles two jobs

Sunday's Virginian Pilot contained a front page story about Norfolk City Manager Regina Williams. While I was aware that her husband has been quite ill, until reading the story, I did not know the extent of his illness. In December, Drew Williams walked into Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with what he thought was a bad … Continue reading Norfolk City Manager juggles two jobs →

News coverage of races

The newspapers are starting to pay more attention to the races - and that's a good thing. Wider exposure for the candidates - especially for free - is important. An article in Thursday's The Progress Index provides a look at the Senate race in the 13th between incumbent Republican Fred Quayle and Democratic challenger Steve … Continue reading News coverage of races →

Stall manager goes to work for Miller

The Shad Plank is reporting that Republican Senate candidate Tricia Stall's campaign manager has left her campaign and gone to work for Democratic candidate John Miller. The conservative Murphy helped Stall bring down well-funded 1st District incumbent Sen. Marty Williams, but he says he can't believe Stall would take money from the same PACs that … Continue reading Stall manager goes to work for Miller →

Bay Oaks Park update: no referendum

I received a letter from the Bay Oaks Park Committee regarding the efforts to preserve the land in East Ocean View. Following council's decision to rescind the ordinances, the Committee has decided not to seek a referendum. The letter provides these reasons: 1) When the City Council rescinded the ordinances in June, 2007, they rendered … Continue reading Bay Oaks Park update: no referendum →

Upcoming events

Here's what I know about that is coming up: Sep. 7 - 9 - Hampton Bay Days, Community Row in Downtown Hampton. Hampton and Newport News Democratic Committees will have booths. Sep. 11 - Network Connections event with Gov. Tim Kaine. Details here. Sep. 13 - Del. Lionell Spruill dinner with Senator Jim Webb. Details … Continue reading Upcoming events →

Debate roundup: Northam v Rerras, Miller v Giffin

I guess I really shouldn't call Tuesday night's gathering at the Northside Civic League a "debate." Instead, it was a forum in which the four candidates - Ralph Northam, Nick Rerras, Paula Miller and Hank Giffin - took turns answering questions. I don't recall a single instance of a candidate saying, "my opponent believes X … Continue reading Debate roundup: Northam v Rerras, Miller v Giffin →

New blog: Herb Thinks

New Kent County treasurer Herb Jones has launched a blog.  He is running for re-election this fall, but politics isn't all he is interested in or that he talks about. Head on over and check it out. Welcome to the blogosphere, Herb 😉