Why that would be our bud, Brian Moran! On Tuesday, the next governor will be celebrating his 49th birthday (doesn't look a day over 48, does he? 🙂 )and he's spending part of it in Hampton Roads! First, there is a lunch reception at Town Point Club in Norfolk from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Cost is … Continue reading Looking fine, guess who’s turning 49?
Category: Virginia
Hanna: governor declares state of emergency
Tropical storm Hanna's projected path has resulted in Governor Tim Kaine declaring a state of emergency for the Commonwealth: "Current forecasts predict Hanna will bring tropical storm force winds to Virginia, causing coastal flooding and the very real possibility of tornadoes and power outages," Governor Kaine said. "Virginians should listen to their local government representatives … Continue reading Hanna: governor declares state of emergency
Remarks at Scott’s picnic
A little video from Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic. I've also got Mark Warner's remarks but they will have to wait. (Working with video takes way too much time 😦 )
Former Hillary supporters say no to Palin
Just finished a conference call with three Virginia women who were Hillary supporters and who reject the notion that Sarah Palin should draw women's support simply because she is a woman. Terry Holland is a grassroots Democrat from Williamsburg. In her remarks, she said the announcement of Alaskan governor Sarah Palin for VP prompted her … Continue reading Former Hillary supporters say no to Palin
Biden coming to Virginia Beach tomorrow
PilotOnline is reporting that Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden is coming to Virginia Beach tomorrow, Thursday, morning. I received additional details via email. The doors will open at 7:30am at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, with Biden expected to speak at 8:45am. As is the norm, the event is open to the public but tickets … Continue reading Biden coming to Virginia Beach tomorrow
Budget cuts for VA
According to this report, Gov. Tim Kaine has ordered state agencies to prepare for significant cuts, as revenues have failed to meet projections. More than a year ago, I wrote about what the Commonwealth would be facing in this biennial budget: Looking forward to FY2008, Wagner’s report reflects a downward adjustment in sales taxes, corporate … Continue reading Budget cuts for VA
Goode funny
Gotta admit this is pretty funny 😉 Order your bumpersticker here.
Local stories I missed while in Denver
It was impossible to keep up with what was going on back here while I was in Denver. So here's a recap of some stories I caught when reading through my stack of newspapers: DePaul Medical Center to be 124 beds. Pressure from the City of Norfolk as well as residents has resulted in a … Continue reading Local stories I missed while in Denver
Bobby Scott’s 2008 picnic
It was hot out there but the annual gathering of pols at Bobby Scott's Labor Day Picnic was a lot of fun. Here are some pictures from the event. If I have time later today, I'll get up the video I have of Tim Kaine, Jim Webb and Mark Warner speaking. As always, click to … Continue reading Bobby Scott’s 2008 picnic
Hampton Roads biggest party tomorrow: Scott’s Labor Day Picnic
Congressman Bobby Scott hosts his annual Labor Day Picnic Monday afternoon. This event is the largest gathering of Democrats in Hampton Roads and is a political junkie's dream 🙂 Already announced to appear are Governor Tim Kaine and our next Senator Mark Warner. I am told that Senator Jim Webb, soon to be the senior … Continue reading Hampton Roads biggest party tomorrow: Scott’s Labor Day Picnic
