Time slipped away from me last week, as I had intended to post about the pending port deal. In an excellent two-part editorial that appeared in The Virginian-Pilot a week ago, the plans to privatize Virginia's ports is moving full steam ahead and, as editorial writer Shawn Day pointed out this past Sunday, without any … Continue reading Port deal being rushed
I attended yesterday's press conference held in Norfolk regarding the upcoming constitutional amendment on eminent domain. It is a subject I wrote about in July, but I just touched the basics. Since then, I've been trying to understand the issue in order to write about it again, particularly because there are strong feelings on both … Continue reading Cuccinelli: “Agree with me or else” (video)
As expected, former Norfolk council member/vice mayor Daun Hester has officially entered the race for the 89th House of Delegates. With Tuesday's election of Kenny Alexander to the 5th Senate seat, which became open due to the death of longtime Senator Yvonne Miller, the House seat he formerly held will become vacant once he is … Continue reading Hester announces for 89th, rolls out endorsements
If you missed last night's speech by former President Bill Clinton, that's an easy fix: check out the video below 🙂
Remarks of former governor and U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine.
Remarks of Sen. Mark Warner
The rain held off today for Congressman Bobby Scott's 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic. Although many Democrats who would normally be in attendance had already left for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, the place was still packed. Typically, Rep. Scott introduces all of the electeds and candidates gathered around him and then gives way … Continue reading Rep. Scott’s 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic
It's time for the best party in Hampton Roads! Rep. Bobby Scott is hosting his 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic. Click to enlarge for details. See you Monday!
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. In a rare instance, I found myself on the same side of the issue as Gov. Bob McDonnell. But this isn't a partisan issue at all. Take a look at the supporters and opponents and you'll see folks on both sides of the aisle in … Continue reading ICYMI: Laboring to keep the post-Labor Day start
Although the special election in the 5th Senate district will be held next week, jockeying has been going on for the subsequent race in the 89th House district. Next Tuesday's election is a formality - Kenny Alexander faces no challenger and will be elected to replace Sen. Yvonne Miller, who died July 3. Former Norfolk … Continue reading Race heating up in the 89th
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