Category: Politics

Martinsville unemployment 15.6% while Robert Hurt votes on another abortion bill

At a time when some localities in the 5th Congressional District have high unemployment rates, our congressman, Robert Hurt (R-Chatham) has been doing exactly as he is told. His masters in Congress give him the instructions. This means voting against extended unemployment, voting against actual job plans brought to the House, and voting to restrict … Continue reading Martinsville unemployment 15.6% while Robert Hurt votes on another abortion bill →

All done in Iowa

My going to bed early last night meant that I didn't see the final Iowa results until this morning. But before turning in, I followed the results via Google, rather than listening to the blabbering of the talking heads on TV. I did watch some caucus action on CSPAN, though, which I found quite entertaining. … Continue reading All done in Iowa →

Miller’s Pre-General Assembly Town Hall

Virginia Senator John Miller has announced Pre-General Assembly town hall meetings. As far as I can remember since I have lived on the Peninsula I usually hear of only post General Assembly town halls. I hope this is a trend that other state Senator and Delegates are considering. It is nice to voice your concerns … Continue reading Miller’s Pre-General Assembly Town Hall →

Fun stuff to do: VLBC Reception

The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus is holding its third annual Capital City Reception next Monday, January 9 at the Science Museum of Virginia. Sponsorships and other details are noted on the attached flier (click to enlarge). Note: RSVPs are due by tomorrow, January 3rd. This will be a great time. With the legislative session starting … Continue reading Fun stuff to do: VLBC Reception →

ICYMI: Cantor on “60 Minutes”

U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was interviewed on "60 Minutes" last night. The video is below. Much has been made of his communications director interrupting about the Reagan tax increases (about the 10:48 mark). My favorite? The "No Trespassing" sign on his property (12:09) 🙂

You’d think it was April Fools’ Day (updated)

With the stuff that's coming out this afternoon. Cuccinelli wants emergency legislation to allow other Republicans on the primary ballot. And three who didn't even bother to turn in petitions have joined Perry's suit. WTH?   UPDATE: Can you say "oops"? Cuccinelli reconsiders changing 2012 Virginia ballot However, after working through different scenarios with Republican … Continue reading You’d think it was April Fools’ Day (updated) →

Twice in one year?

Hell is definitely freezing over as I find myself in agreement with Del. Bob Marshall for the second time this year. I guess it's true that a broken clock is right twice a day 😆

VA GOP Primary: what a mess!

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. One of the challenges in writing for the newspaper is to include timely information while not being overtaken by events. I suspected that a court challenge or two might be filed but as of 9am Tuesday morning - my deadline - nothing had yet occurred. Of course, … Continue reading VA GOP Primary: what a mess! →

Illegal loyalty oath? (updated)

The RTD is reporting that the SBE approved the RPV's request to close the March 6 primary and require a loyalty oath be signed in order to participate.   The relevant code section allowing this is here. But wait! The code says: The requirements applicable to a party's primary shall be determined at least 90 … Continue reading Illegal loyalty oath? (updated) →

Wake up, Norfolk

In case you missed the newspaper Wednesday, check these out. First we have an editorial calling out council for acting on The Palace so quickly: Perhaps Kenny Bullock is qualified to serve as a manager for his restaurant, The Palace on Plume Street. But the people of Norfolk don't know that, because the City Council … Continue reading Wake up, Norfolk →