An editorial in an early January edition of the Virginian-Pilot makes reference to the 1992 bill re-introduced by House Democratic Chairman Brian Moran (discussed here). The editorial makes the same point that Delegate Terrie Suit made in our podcast: non-partisan redistricting is only ever discussed by the party not in the majority. Thus, whoever is … Continue reading Redistricting = incumbent protection
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Louise Lucas: dress for success
The Virginian-Pilot today has a fun article on State Senator Louise Lucas (D-18th) and her penchant for stunning outfits. I have to say that I can usually spot Senator Lucas from a distance: she's always dressed to the nines in colors that are eye-catching, colors I wish I had the guts to wear. Of course, … Continue reading Louise Lucas: dress for success
About blogging and bloggers
NLS has posted a list of the Alexa rankings of Virginia bloggers, for whatever it's worth. The Daily Whackjob looks at the fate of the two Edwards bloggers and raises a question: Is this a generation thing (so in twenty years most people will forgive statements on blogs), or are bloggers too edgy, too irreverent, … Continue reading About blogging and bloggers
More on Wardrup
Kudos to the Virginian-Pilot for the second good editorial in as many days. Are there some new members of the editorial staff? Today's version focuses on Leo Wardrup (R-83rd) and his invocation of legislative privilege at a traffic stop, which Wardrup denies. The editorial writer didn't buy Wardrup's version of events: To accept Wardrup’s version, … Continue reading More on Wardrup
New JFK film released
Previously unleased footage of the JFK motorcade just moments before the assassination has been released today, to coincide with Presidents' Day. The film was donated to the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, which is located in the Texas School Book Depository building.
From the “tell me something I don’t know” file
Senator and presidential aspirant John McCain: "I think that Donald Rumsfeld will go down in history as one of the worst secretaries of defense in history" Well, duh!
BlogNetNews down, back up soon
Just got an email from Dave about BlogNetNews. They are moving to a new server and should be back up in about 24 hours or so.
One year ago
On February 11, 2006, I launched this blog. Since then, I've written some 1,043 posts (this is 1,044), had some 135,000 page views and nearly 6,000 comments. (Too bad spam doesn't count as comments - I've blocked more than 61,000 spam messages.) Thanks to all of you for your participation. I didn't know what to … Continue reading One year ago
McEachin in seminary
One of the people I had a chance to talk with Saturday at the JJ festivities was Delegate Donald McEachin (D-74th). In the course of that conversation, McEachin mentioned that he is in seminary at Virginia Union, my father's alma mater. Today, the Richmond Times Dispatch has a profile on McEachin, focusing on his pursuit … Continue reading McEachin in seminary
Energy sales tax holiday benefits no one
So says the Virginian-Pilot. In a scathing editorial in today's paper, the Pilot takes to task the energy sales tax holiday championed by Del. John Cosgrove (R-78th) (HB1678) which has sailed thru the House and Senate and now awaits the governor's signature. In short, the Chesapeake Republican has written a tax break that almost nobody … Continue reading Energy sales tax holiday benefits no one
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