LG Bill Bolling does not support arming teachers. Perhaps he really is considering an independent run for governor. Moves like this could make him an attractive alternative to Ken Cuccinelli. But would Bolling run just to spite him? He certainly could get the moderate Republican vote. But he still has a long way to go … Continue reading Mr. Independent strikes again!
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ICYMI: Transportation, mining and more
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. The General Assembly session starts soon and in this short session, I look at a few topics which will likely dominate the discussion - or, at least, the headlines. When the General Assembly is in session, the emphasis is supposed to be on policy as … Continue reading ICYMI: Transportation, mining and more
Congratulations, Del. Hester!
Congratulations to the newest delegate from Norfolk, Daun Hester. In a low turnout special election Tuesday, Hester won 93.5% of the vote. The seat in the 89th House district became vacant when former occupant, Kenny Alexander, was elected to the Senate to fill the remaining term of Yvonne Miller, who died in July. Hester will … Continue reading Congratulations, Del. Hester!
89th House special election TODAY
The election for the open seat in the 89th House of Delegates is today. If you live in the 89th, please go and vote. Former Norfolk council member Daun Hester is the Democratic nominee. There is no Republican candidate. James St. John is running as an independent. The polls opened at 6am this morning and … Continue reading 89th House special election TODAY
Bolling: Maintain the uranium mining ban
In an op-ed for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling expands on his Friday announcement his opposition to lifting the ban on uranium mining. I am concerned that removing the ban on uranium mining could have a chilling effect on the economic progress we are making in this important region of our state. The … Continue reading Bolling: Maintain the uranium mining ban
Report: indict in CSB no-show case
A special grand jury released a report today regarding the case of the no-show CSB worker. The report recommends: That the Commonwealth's Attorney present to a regular grand jury under §19.2-214 of the Virginia Code a bill of indictment against Brenda Wise for misuse, misappropriation or otherunlawful disposition of public funds in violation of §18.2-112 of … Continue reading Report: indict in CSB no-show case
The root of divisiveness in our politics
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. The root is, I believe, redistricting, with the latest manifestation of this being a bill introduced in the Virginia legislature by Sen. Bill Carrico. It is quickly becoming fodder for columns across the internet and on television. The bill, if it became law, would allocate our … Continue reading The root of divisiveness in our politics
How Hampton Roads voted
With the election in our rear view mirror, and with additional data available from the State Board of Elections, we can now take a look at how the 16 localities - six counties and ten cities - that comprise Hampton Roads voted in November. With 1,129,345 registered voters, Hampton Roads comprises nearly 21% of the … Continue reading How Hampton Roads voted
Two Partison Christmas Groups
Well this is just a quick observation. Maybe I am just more cynical this year. Maybe I have been observing to many partisan politics stories and it has caused me to see everything in my life divided.But here is a funny little observation I have noticed this year. Recently I have seen people I normally … Continue reading Two Partison Christmas Groups
Cuccinelli’s chances depend on turnout
Or, rather, decisions are made by those who show up. My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. It isn't news to those of us who follow politics closely that there is a steep drop off in the number of voters who participate in Virginia's off-year elections from those who participate in the … Continue reading Cuccinelli’s chances depend on turnout
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