VPAP has an interesting analysis of where the money was spent by the two candidates vying for the 6th Senate. A couple of notes, from a review of the reports on SBE: Wayne Coleman loaned his campaign $150,000, none of which was repaid. His cash on hand as of 2/3/14 was $509.52. Lynwood Lewis ended … Continue reading A look back at the 6th Senate: the others
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot last Thursday. As you might be able to tell from the title, it's about the upcoming special election in the 100th House District, slated for next Tuesday, February 25. Compared to the expensive special election in the 6th, this race will be cheap. There simply isn't … Continue reading ICYMI: An old-fashioned race in the 100th
I arrived home later than usual last night. My bride of almost 33 years had a surprise waiting: a dozen roses - ten red ones surrounded by two white ones. Within an hour or so, the news broke: Virginia's ban on our marriage had been ruled unconstitutional. Combined, these make for probably the best Valentine's … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day
Heck yeah! Read it for yourself below. I'm sure I'll have more to say, but right now, I'm just enjoying the moment. What a way to head into Valentine's Day!
With the Republican convention last Saturday, we now have the candidates for the 100th House district. Willie Randall is the Democratic nominee, having won it in a firehouse primary a week ago. Randall is a retired military officer and served on the Northampton County Board of Supervisors. His Facebook page is here. Winning the Republican … Continue reading Race set in the 100th; Special election 2/25
Since leaving the courthouse Tuesday, I've been mulling over what I witnessed. Combined with my day in Richmond Wednesday, it has been a whirlwind week. Setting the scene Leaving for court and knowing no electronic devices were allowed inside, I made a conscious choice to take notes in a notebook that I received at the … Continue reading Thoughts on Bostic v Rainey oral arguments
Oral arguments were heard today in Norfolk in the case of Bostic v Rainey. I was there for most of the arguments. I'll have more thoughts on it but I saw this drawing on WAVY and thought I'd share. The drawing, though, doesn't do justice to what it felt like for me in that courtroom. … Continue reading Oral arguments in marriage case
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Friday. Whenever I offer my opinion on a topic, I spend a lot of times researching. Sometimes, my research leads me to a conclusion that is different from what may be reported elsewhere; that is, after all, the purpose of research. Typically, I seek out experts … Continue reading ICYMI: Herring’s actions aren’t that unusual
With the election of Lynwood Lewis to the Senate, the 100th House seat becomes vacant. The special election to fill the seat has been set for February 25. The district encompasses the Eastern Shore and 7 precincts in Norfolk plus part of an 8th precinct. (Norfolk precincts: Part of Granby plus Ocean View School, Northside, … Continue reading 100th House special election 2/25
There has been little discussion in the last few years of what was once a hot topic: payday lending. But the issue hasn't gone away; instead, it has just gone in a different direction and the 360% interest is still there. An article in The Daily Press points out the hardships it is causing. The … Continue reading 360%!
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