I have recently learned that there is another young blogger under the age of 18 in the Virginia political blogosphere. Johnny Camacho is 17. So add him to my nominations for VAYD Blogger of the Year. Oh - and in case you missed it, the Ditzy Dems have selected the OBOTY 😆
Category: Politics
Richardson: I’m in, too
Another day, another candidate forms an exploratory committee. This time, it's New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. The more, the merrier, I guess. Richardson has a website where you can view his video.
HB2852: Putting the breaks on out-of-state PACs
Delegate Brian Moran (D-46) has introduced legislation that would curb the number of out-of-state PACs using Virginia's lax campaign finance laws. HB2852 would require that the primary purpose of the PACs be to influence non-federal elections in Virginia. According to this article, Virginia is only one of five states that puts no limits on campaign … Continue reading HB2852: Putting the breaks on out-of-state PACs
Hillary: “I’m in”
I got the email this morning that everybody else got. Hillary Clinton is running for the Democratic nomination for president. If you haven't seen the video, check it out. This Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night, Clinton will host live video webcasts beginning at 7pm. At this point, I'm not thrilled with any of the announced … Continue reading Hillary: “I’m in”
Colbert King: More to ‘get over’ than slavery
The Washington Post's Colbert King puts into words much better than I why Frank Hargrove's remarks are so repugnant. He, too, has seen the property records, listing his ancestors. But rather than focusing completely on that, he talks about the vestiges of slavery, the things witnessed in Del. Hargrove's lifetime: Hargrove, who will be 80 … Continue reading Colbert King: More to ‘get over’ than slavery
OTR: 01/21/07
This Sunday’s On the Record features Virginia Beach Planning Director Bob Scott, who assumed that role in 1975 and is retiring next week. The segment looks at the growth of the city and the region over that period of time and what lies ahead for his successor. Also on tap is a discussion of this … Continue reading OTR: 01/21/07
Followup SB 840: More action needed
Via GOTV, we learn that SB 840, which passed the Senate P&E subcommittee earlier this week, has been sent back for further discussion: We have learned that our verified voting bill, SB840, introduced 2 weeks ago, needed further discussion and now is rescheduled for a vote in the Senate Privileges and Elections subcommittee on Monday. … Continue reading Followup SB 840: More action needed
HB 1835: Protecting voters from misinformation
Via 7 West, Delegate Kris Amundson (D-44) alerts us to HB 1835, of which she is chief patron. This bill makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to "knowingly communicate false information to a registered voter to impede his voting including, for example, false information concerning his precinct, polling place, or registration status." Last November, voters … Continue reading HB 1835: Protecting voters from misinformation
SB 827: Closing the gun show loophole
SB 827, patroned by Sen. Jeannemarie Devolites Davis (R-34), is designed to close the loophole on gun show gun sales. According to The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence: 817 Virginians died from gun violence in 2004. 54 of them were 18 years or younger. In 2004, 66 gun shows were held in Virginia. 15,326 gun … Continue reading SB 827: Closing the gun show loophole
Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonite
A quick reminder that it's the third Thursday and that means it's Drinking Liberally night. You don't have to drink or even be liberal to come. The gathering is from 5-7pm upstairs at The New Belmont.
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