Category: Politics

The Republicans took some of the fun out of 2012

The fact that Newt Gingrich is leading the polls in the Virginia Republican Primary but didn't gather enough signatures to get on the ballot sort of sums up his presidential campaign so far in a nutshell. But Gingrich wasn't the only candidate who failed to make the ballot. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, whose campaign thus far … Continue reading The Republicans took some of the fun out of 2012 →

Accountability

Or at least a step in that direction. That was the subject of my latest op-ed, which appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. In this case, it is accountability related to our school board. There are numerous arguments for and against an elected school board. At the end of the day, it is accountability that is … Continue reading Accountability →

Quick links: Norfolk edition

Just a few interesting articles on Norfolk in the paper Sunday and today. First up: in a sharply worded editorial, the board calls for the election of the School Board. Ask me how happy I am that we have an editorial board member living in Norfolk for the first time in ages 🙂 While I'm … Continue reading Quick links: Norfolk edition →

Dems lose senate injunction fight

According to the Roanoke Times: In an opinion issued this morning, Judge Beverly Snukals concluded that “the public interest would not be served by having a deadlocked Senate that is unable to agree on organization.” Elections have consequences, folks.  

What a difference four years makes

A thought occurred to me as I've watched all of these Republican presidential debates and the numerous changes in the frontrunner: what if there had been this many debates in 2007? Would John McCain and Barack Obama have won their party's nomination? Or would we have chosen differently? Actually, there were quite a few debates … Continue reading What a difference four years makes →

On selecting Virginia’s judges

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Like so many things in our commonwealth, the selection of judges is in the hands of the legislature. LG Bill Bolling, who has been running for governor as long as I've known him 😉 , may be on to something. There are so many issues with having … Continue reading On selecting Virginia’s judges →

Robert Hurt tired of Washington already

(I have delayed talking about next year's Congressional races until after the elections here in Virginia were over. I will have a lot to say about Hurt, his inaction in Congress, and his habit of following instead of leading.) In an interview with the Farmville Herald published on October 6, 2011, Robert Hurt answered the … Continue reading Robert Hurt tired of Washington already →

Hampton Roads judges in trouble

In an article this morning, it was noted that two judges in Hampton Roads are in trouble: Norfolk Circuit Judge Norman A. Thomas faced tough questions Friday from state lawmakers with the power to give him another eight-year term. Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judge Ramona D. Taylor was not invited for an interview … Continue reading Hampton Roads judges in trouble →

Chesapeake, Norfolk, Va Beach look to share services

The Hampton Roads cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach have started a process to determine what, if any, services can be combined to cut costs. The project, as outlined in this article, includes input from business executives in the region and is being led by the Hampton Roads Partnership, which describes the project here. … Continue reading Chesapeake, Norfolk, Va Beach look to share services →