The Virginian Pilot reprinted an article today written by Jonah Goldberg about politics and polls. Personally, I think the original headline is much better than the one the Pilot used. Nevertheless, it is the message that is most important: ...this is a column about how confused and at times idiotic the United States is about … Continue reading Goldberg: “The Will of the Uninformed”
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Report: Portsmouth Democratic Committee
I went to the Portsmouth Democratic Committee meeting last night. What an amazing meeting! My hat's off to chairwoman, Court Clerk Cynthia Morrison, for conducting an energetic, enthusiatic meeting. The PDC is sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Thursday, May 31, 2007 (see attached flyer). Open to all, the forum includes the Democratic candidates in the … Continue reading Report: Portsmouth Democratic Committee
Former Portsmouth sheriff to turn himself in
According to the Virginian Pilot, former Portsmouth sheriff Gary Waters will turn himself in today in response to three misdemeanor charges that have been pending against him since last September.
Democratic debate followup
Yeah, I know it's been a few days but I'm playing catch up with all my reading. Anyway, one of the best writeups I've seen is this one. The writer, Kevin Hasset, seems to have captured my thoughts on the debate pretty well. My favorite part: Bill Richardson: It seems that every primary season some … Continue reading Democratic debate followup
Norfolk real estate rate hearing
I went to the public hearing on the real estate tax rate held last night. Because of another commitment, I couldn't stay for the whole thing. After all, more than 100 speakers had signed up and each was being allotted three minutes! I have no idea how long the hearing actually lasted but after the … Continue reading Norfolk real estate rate hearing
Obama takes MySpace page
It seems that Barack Obama's campaign has taken the MySpace page that a supporter started and ran for 2 1/2 years. The page had 160,000 "friends" but the campaign became uncomfortable with an outsider running it. So they asked for it and the guy running it, Joe Anthony, said sure - for a price. MySpace … Continue reading Obama takes MySpace page
Memorial Day Bash tickets available
Note that I have updated my sidebar to include a link to online purchasing of tickets for my 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bash. Get you tickets today 🙂
The numbers are in
According to The Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Democrats now know how many delegates we will have at the national convention in 2008. The Democratic Party of Virginia will send 103 delegates and 14 alternates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver on Aug. 25-28. The delegates will be allocated on the basis of the results … Continue reading The numbers are in
Two announce for Rapp’s seat
According to the Daily Press, two Republican candidates have announced their intentions to seek the seat being vacated by retiring delegate Melanie Rapp. York County Supervisor Sheila Noll and longtime GOP activist Brenda Pogge announced their candidacies Tuesday. The two, both of whom tout their conservative credentials, will square off in June. The article indicates … Continue reading Two announce for Rapp’s seat
Norfolk hearing on real estate tax rate
Tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 2, the City of Norfolk will be holding a hearing on the real estate tax rate. The city manager has proposed a reduction of 10 cents in the rate, to $1.17 per $100 assessed value. This meeting, for which we have to thank 2006 council candidate Andy Wallach, will be held … Continue reading Norfolk hearing on real estate tax rate
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