Over the last few months, I had been hearing that there is a shortage of ammunition. Honestly, I thought it was just a local thing. That is, until I read this article on the front page of today's Virginian-Pilot: ...blame politics, and the thoroughness of the Democratic victory in November. Gun owners have long viewed … Continue reading A shortage of ammo
Category: Virginia
More info on online broadcast of 7/25 gubernatorial debate
I just received a press release from the Virginia Bar Association regarding the online broadcast of the July 25 gubernatorial debate. As previously mentioned, the debate will take place at the Homestead and will be broadcast over the internet from the website, Virginia Talks, and will be interactive. According to the press release (below the … Continue reading More info on online broadcast of 7/25 gubernatorial debate
Opinion, please: candidates’ families off-limits?
Like many, I was upset by the article announcing that Creigh Deeds' 20-year-old son, Gus, had been charged with misdemeanor alcohol possession. Perhaps it was because of this characterization in the story: His legal entanglement was unearthed through the research of political operatives I was all ready to call out Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell … Continue reading Opinion, please: candidates’ families off-limits?
1st gubernatorial debate to be available online
The Virginia Bar Association hosts the first debate between gubernatorial candidates Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell on July 25 at The Homestead. For the first time, the debate will be broadcast via live web streaming A new website has been set up to accomodate this - Virginia Talks. According to PilotOnline, this came about as … Continue reading 1st gubernatorial debate to be available online
Pollard announces efforts to ease gaming rules
In a press release today, Del. Al Pollard (D-99th) announced plans to introduce legislation that would ease charitable gaming restraints. Due to abuses, Virginia began significant oversight of these events via the Department of Charitable Gaming. I can attest to the nature of the abuses that was going on prior to 1996, when the Department … Continue reading Pollard announces efforts to ease gaming rules
DFA endorses Gary West in 94th
I just got the following email from Democracy for America: Gary West for Virginia House of Delegates Vivian - Longtime community leader Gary West has spent his legal career taking on big corporations and government bureaucracies on behalf of the people. West and attorney Richard Glasser were among the first in the country to pursue litigation … Continue reading DFA endorses Gary West in 94th
Jaded JD on Cuccinelli’s Court of Appeals plan
The Jaded JD has a thorough, if complicated, post up about the plan of Republican AG candidate Ken Cuccinelli to expand the appellate division of the Virginia Court of Appeals. In other words, Cuccinelli has his own “No Car Tax” plan—a proposal that will sound good to most people (who won’t bother trying to understand … Continue reading Jaded JD on Cuccinelli’s Court of Appeals plan
ICYMI: PPP poll has Republicans leading
Public Policy Polling released its latest poll yesterday (pdf). The results show the Republican candidates leading in all three top ticket races: Governor - Bob McDonnell 49%, Creigh Deeds 43%, undecided 8% Lieutenant Governor - Bill Bolling 46%, Jody Wagner 40%, undecided 13% Attorney General - Ken Cuccinelli 45%, Steve Shannon 38%, undecided 18% It … Continue reading ICYMI: PPP poll has Republicans leading
Ongoing Whitfield saga
I'm taking a few days off but that doesn't mean I'm not paying attention to what's going on. Today's Virginian-Pilot brought to light the continuing saga of Arthur Whitfield, who was wrongfully convicted of rape and served 22 years in prison before DNA evidence exonerated him and he was released. He was finally pardoned by … Continue reading Ongoing Whitfield saga
Carmageddon
Thus screamed the 2 1/2 inch high front page headline in Friday's Virginian-Pilot. The accompanying article laid out how a simple malfunction created chaos for Hampton Roads drivers. A severe electrical and rain storm rolled across the bridge-tunnel Wednesday night, causing power outages and power surges. Apparently the power issues damaged a water main pump … Continue reading Carmageddon
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