Category: Politics

Campaign finance: shutting the door

Delegate Bob Brink, one of the proprietors of 7 West, points us to an NPR discussion of campaign finance in Virginia. NPR’s Marketplace program, which usually deals with commodities like hedge funds, stock portfolios, and the price of steel in China, last week turned its attention to Virginia’s Wild West campaign finance system The same … Continue reading Campaign finance: shutting the door →

Obama on “This Week”

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was the subject of an interview by host George Stephanopoulos on "This Week." The interview is available on the ABC News website. Technorati Tags: Barack Obama

Another bumper sticker list

Received via email. Thought I'd share 😉 The Republican Party: Our Bridge to the 11th Century Bush: End of an Error That's OK, I Wasn't Using My Civil Liberties Anyway Let's Fix Democracy in This Country First Bush. Like a Rock. Only Dumber. Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? George Bush: Creating the Terrorists Our Grandkids … Continue reading Another bumper sticker list →

OTR: 05/13/07

This Sunday's On the Record with host Joel Rubin will feature Gene Nichol, the president of William and Mary. Part of the discussion will be on his controversial decision to remove the cross from Wren Chapel on the campus. In his "My Minute" segment, Rubin looks at a critical issue he believes the panel reviewing … Continue reading OTR: 05/13/07 →

Susie Garner for Delegate

I just got a phone call from Susie Garner, who is running for the House of Delegates in the 5th district. No doubt I got the call because Susie, like me, is a CPA. A quick check around the blogsphere reveals a couple a of posts on her announcement back in February here and here. … Continue reading Susie Garner for Delegate →

Marty Williams hits back

For whatever reason, I got a press release a couple of days ago from the Marty Williams (Senate 01) campaign. It seems that he has challenged his primary opponent, Tricia Stall, to a televised debate. Now, it's enough for me to follow the Southside Hampton Roads races that I haven't had time to pay attention … Continue reading Marty Williams hits back →

Unbelievable!

I am absolutely astounded that Norfolk managed to reduce the real estate tax rate 16 cents. Not only that, but council managed to fully fund the School Board's request and increase the pay of public safety employees by 5%. Kudos to the Norfolk Tea Party 2 for keeping the pressure on. Of course, there will … Continue reading Unbelievable! →

More on Obama

Alex Beam thinks he can't win. If you listen closely, the silent dog whistle is already blowing for the Obama candidacy, and the tune it is playing is taps. I don't know if that's the case. There's still a long way to go. Technorati Tags: Barack Obama