Category: Politics

CNN/Tea Party debate

I might have headed to Portsmouth last night for the debate watch party had I known about it in advance. Then again, probably not. I tend to prefer to watch debates from the comfort - and relative silence - of my own family room. As the debate wore on, I found myself thinking about ... … Continue reading CNN/Tea Party debate →

Ten years

A reprint of my post from 9/11/06. I'm not much of a traveler, mainly because I dislike car trips and my other half hates to fly. But about fifteen years ago, we flew to New York for a weekend with a very good friend of ours. While there, we took in the sights of the … Continue reading Ten years →

Note to legislators: make recall easier

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Those who are regular readers of this blog know how I feel about the removal provisions of Virginia Code § 24.2-233. I've cited it often when discussing the removal of certain elected officials in the area as well as in the attempt by Norfolk City Council to … Continue reading Note to legislators: make recall easier →

Northam gains endorsements of electeds

Senator Ralph Northam announced Tuesday the endorsements of elected officials in all five jurisdictions in which the 6th Senate lies. Among those announced: Mayor Paul Fraim of Norfolk Phil Kellam, Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue Laura Belle Gordy, Vice Chair, Accomack County Board of Supervisors Richard Tankard, Chair, Northampton County Board of Supervisors Janine … Continue reading Northam gains endorsements of electeds →

Warner’s travels

Senator Mark Warner spent three weeks traveling Virginia, visiting 34 communities and attending 45 events with constituents. Here's a short video he did about his travels.

Moran/Kaine speeches at Scott Labor Day

Here's the video of yesterday's speeches by DPVA chair Brian Moran and Senate candidate Tim Kaine. At the very beginning of the video, you'll hear Congressman Scott make reference to his press release regarding him not running for Senate.

Scott Labor Day picnic

Just a few pictures from Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic yesterday. I hope to have some time to get the video of the speeches up later today. Oh yeah - and Congressman Scott announced that he will not be running for Senate, removing the biggest obstacle to former governor Tim Kaine's path to the … Continue reading Scott Labor Day picnic →

Go, Tammy, go!

Although I'm not paying much attention to 2012 yet, I couldn't miss mentioning this: Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin announced that she's running for Senate. Here's her announcement video.

Labor Day: not just another day off

My email inbox is full of platitudes from politicians about Labor Day. I've even gotten a couple of fundraising emails from those who seem to not quite get that everything is not an opportunity to raise money. Today is one of those days. From the USDOL: Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a … Continue reading Labor Day: not just another day off →