Just back from Ralph Northam's reception. It was a nice crowd. Since I'm not good at estimating groups, I won't try. One of the first people I ran into was former Norfolk Mayor Vince Thomas, who, like Northam, is a VMI grad. I hadn't seen Mayor Thomas in a while, so it was good to … Continue reading Report: Northam reception
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An answer
Once again, my buddy bwana has written a thoughtful post, this time looking at why people run for office. Entitled "What Makes Them Run?" bwana says: I don’t know what drives folks to set aside their lives and seek public office. I can't speak for the motivations of others but I can tell you why … Continue reading An answer
Reminder: Amundson & Brink on BTR Sunday
Just a quick reminder - before everyone heads off for the weekend - that Delegates Kris Amundson and Bob Brink will be joining Jim Hoeft and me this Sunday at 7pm on BlogTalkRadio.
Henry Light: candidate in the 79th
Henry Light, challenger to Johnny Joannou for the Democratic nomination in the 79th, announced his candidacy on March 13. Additional information on his background can be found on his website. Approximately two-thirds of House district 79 lies in the City of Portsmouth. The remaining third is almost evenly split between the cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake … Continue reading Henry Light: candidate in the 79th
Edwards: “The campaign goes on”
Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is doing a live press conference right now. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have just announced a return of cancer, this time in the bone. Bone cancer, as John pointed out, is not curable but it is treatable. Had Elizabeth not broken a rib, she would have never had the … Continue reading Edwards: “The campaign goes on”
Bob v Bob in the 82nd
From today's Virginian-Pilot: It’s Bob versus Bob in the 82nd House District. Bob MacIver, a retired management consultant, has announced he is running as a Democrat against longtime state Del. Bob Purkey. MacIver, 67, retired a year ago from Systems and Software Consortium in Northern Virginia. He lives in the Bay Colony neighborhood and has … Continue reading Bob v Bob in the 82nd
Withholding by pass-thru entities
When I and others visited the General Assembly last January at the invitation of LG Bill Bolling, one of the speakers was State Senator Mark Obenshain (R-26th), who talked about a bill he had gotten thru the Finance Committee by a 15-0 vote. The bill promised the Holy Grail: it generates revenues without raising taxes. … Continue reading Withholding by pass-thru entities
BTR Upcoming: Amundson & Brink
This Sunday at 7pm, Jim Hoeft and I will be joined by Delegates Kris Amundson (D-44th) and Bob Brink (D-48th) on BlogTalkRadio. This will, no doubt, be an entertaining show with the proprietors of 7 West. Put it on your calendars now. And get your questions for the Delegates ready 😉
Obama to the left of Kucinich?
I was talking to a moderate Republican client of mine the other day about Barack Obama. He's enthralled with the man, and mentioned that he might cross party lines to vote for him. (He's not fond of any of the announced candidates on the Republican side.) I mentioned that Obama was a little more to … Continue reading Obama to the left of Kucinich?
What politicians can learn from American Idol
My bud, bwana, has managed to juxtapose two of my favorite things - politics and American Idol - in his post with the above title. As someone who has both run for office and been a full time singer/musician, I can attest to the similarity between the two. Life is a stage. While bwana makes … Continue reading What politicians can learn from American Idol
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