Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-2nd) held a press conference yesterday in which she offered her reason for voting against the Webb GI bill. According to this article, Drake, who was one of the bill's sponsors, voted against it because President Bush has promised to veto the bill. I doubt this was the "dedicated answer" that the … Continue reading Veto warning changes Drake’s vote on Webb GI bill
Category: Virginia
OTR 05/18: Marshall, Clinton v Obama
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a segment with Del. Bob Marshall, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the opportunity to be roadkill run against Mark Warner in the fall. In the other segment, it is Clinton v Obama, in the form of yours truly and Congressman Bobby Scott. And in his My … Continue reading OTR 05/18: Marshall, Clinton v Obama
Jones’ statement on Wilder not running for re-election
As first reported by The Shad Plank, Richmond Mayor Doug Wilder will not be running for re-election. In response to this announcement, Dwight Jones, candidate for mayor, had this to say: "Mayor Wilder has been an iconic figure in Virginia politics for many years. "As the first African-American Governor in our nation's history, Doug Wilder … Continue reading Jones’ statement on Wilder not running for re-election
Kaine in Hampton tonight for transportation town hall
Governor Tim Kaine brings his transportation plan to Hampton Roads tonight with a town hall meeting at 7:30pm at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The Governor returns to Hampton Roads on Tuesday, June 3, with a similar meeting in Virginia Beach. That meeting will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and starts at … Continue reading Kaine in Hampton tonight for transportation town hall
Opinion, please: local income tax
Until mentioned in the Governor's news release, I was quite unaware that a local income tax option existed. According to the Code of Virginia: The Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William, and the Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach hereby authorized to levy a local income … Continue reading Opinion, please: local income tax
Kaine proposes transportation plan
Governor Tim Kaine will propose his transportation plan in a press conference at noon today. The Daily Press has AP writer Bob Lewis' report on last night's conference calls with Senate and House Democrats. The Virginian Pilot also has an article on the topic. According to my sources, the Governor's plan takes a three-pronged approach … Continue reading Kaine proposes transportation plan
Warner kickoff in Norfolk
The USS Wisconsin provided the backdrop for this morning's campaign kickoff for Senatorial candidate Mark Warner. Here are some photos. As always, click to enlarge. AP writer Bob Lewis did a decent job covering the event in his article here so I won't repeat it. According to Lewis, there were about 350 people there, which … Continue reading Warner kickoff in Norfolk
RIP Mildred Loving
Just a bit over a month shy of the 41st anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, we learn that litigant Mildred Loving has died. Loving and her white husband, Richard, changed history in 1967 when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld their right to marry. The ruling struck down laws banning racially mixed marriages in … Continue reading RIP Mildred Loving
Opinion, please: should professor lose job for giving too many Fs?
Sunday's Virginian Pilot had a story about a Norfolk State University professor who lost his job because he refused to increase the pass rates for his students. At the end of this semester, Steven Aird will lose his job as an associate professor of biology at Norfolk State University for giving out too many F's. … Continue reading Opinion, please: should professor lose job for giving too many Fs?
OTR 05/04: Suffolk mayor, RPV chair
This Sunday's On the Record will feature Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson, who will discuss the recovery efforts in her city in the aftermath of Monday's tornado. In the other segment, host Joel Rubin will be joined by RPV chair John Hager. I hope Rubin asks him about the challenge from Jeff Frederick for the party … Continue reading OTR 05/04: Suffolk mayor, RPV chair
