The Iraq Summer Campaign is sponsoring a Take A Stand Town Hall and Stand Up Vigil in Hampton Roads. The event will be held Tuesday, August 28, at 7pm at the Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church Community Center in Virginia Beach. RSVP here.
Category: Politics
Dueling op eds: Rerras v Northam
Today's Virginian Pilot features op eds from the 6th Senatorial district candidates: Republican incumbent Nick Rerras and Democratic challenger Ralph Northam. The topic is the so-called abuser fees. In his piece, Rerras takes pot shots at Northam, the Governor and Senate Democrats, while offering no solutions of his own. I will work to improve this … Continue reading Dueling op eds: Rerras v Northam
21/51: Believe!
The Daily Press has an interview with Democratic Party chairman Richard "Dickie" Cranwell, in which he discusses the chances of Democrats gaining control of the General Assembly. In all candor, I believe that the likely scenario is that we'll take control of the Senate. I think the House is a more difficult task, but based … Continue reading 21/51: Believe!
Al Franken for Senate
To say that I haven't paid any attention to this race would be an understatement. But I just got a fundraising call on behalf of Al Franken, who is running for Senate in Minnesota. According to this article, Franken was expected to be a well-financed candidate. I can only assume that that hasn't worked out … Continue reading Al Franken for Senate
Governor: revenue shortfall $234 million
In prepared remarks today to the money committees, Governor Tim Kaine announced that the revenue shortfalls for the 2007 FY totaled $234 million, with revenue growth only 4.9% as opposed to the anticipated 6.5%. The housing sector, which started slowing last fiscal year, continues to struggle. As you know, most of our metropolitan areas are … Continue reading Governor: revenue shortfall $234 million
VA budget shortfall: $400 million?
The Richmond Times-Dispatch is reporting that Gov. Tim Kaine will meet with the money committees of the General Assembly today to report the current year's revenue shortfall, as well as revenue estimates for the next bienneum. The article says that the amount could reach $400 million. Money committee reports are made each August and December … Continue reading VA budget shortfall: $400 million?
Rich on Rove: “He got out while the getting was good”
Franck Rich has a great op-ed piece on Karl Rove. Too bad it is only available to Times Select subscribers right now. However, I did find the entire piece reproduced on a blog here. Some highlights: What the Rove critics on the right recognize is that it may be even more difficult for their political … Continue reading Rich on Rove: “He got out while the getting was good”
ABC Democratic debate
I only caught the last few minutes of this. Here's Dodd's Talk Clock. The debate transcript is here.
Report: Mathieson event with Kaine
I attended this afternoon's event for Bobby Mathieson with Tim Kaine. The hosts for this were Finance Secretary Jody Wagner and her husband, Alan. What a gorgeous afternoon at the Beach! I saw bunches of folks there that I hadn't seen for a while and it was good to catch up. Among the many in … Continue reading Report: Mathieson event with Kaine
Another busy Saturday
I started the day off bright and early this morning (early for me, that is) with the second Town Hall meeting of the week on the issues facing EOV. That event kicked off at 8:30am and when I arrived about 10 minutes after the scheduled start time, it was already underway. The room was full … Continue reading Another busy Saturday
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