Although not mandated by Virginia until the fall of 2009, some parents are opting to vaccinate their girls early against the human papillomavirus. It was presumed that the cost of the vaccine would be covered by insurance. But as this story in Wednesday's Virginian Pilot indicates, at least one insurance company is backing off. Dr. … Continue reading HPV and insurance
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Northam event with Warner
I attended Monday night's fundraiser for Ralph Northam, the Democratic challenger in the 6th Senate district. The headliner for the event was former governor Mark Warner. Also in attendance was Senator Creigh Deeds, Delegate Brian Moran and candidates from throughout Hampton Roads. Deeds talked about how good things are looking for the takeover of the … Continue reading Northam event with Warner
The Democratic message
At the entrance to my street are two campaign signs - one for a Republican candidate, one for a Democratic candidate - side by side. The two signs are almost indistinguishable. Neither has the party affiliation on them. For the Republican candidate, I can understand why. For the Democratic candidate, I'm just disappointed. Maybe I'm … Continue reading The Democratic message
Heretick fish fry with Kaine
Please join the Heretick for Senate Campaign and supporters for a very special Labor Day Weekend Fish Fry with Tim Kaine! What: Heretick for Senate Campaign Labor Day Weekend Fish Fry with Tim Kaine! Where: The Home of Wilson and Evelyn Goode (1544 Crystal Lake Drive in Portsmouth) When: This Sunday, September 2nd from 4-6pm … Continue reading Heretick fish fry with Kaine
Biggest Hampton Roads D party coming up
The biggest party for Democrats in Hampton Roads (and beyond) is coming up next week. Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd) is holding his 31st Annual Labor Day Picnic. Last year's event was a blast. You can RSVP for this year's event thru the DPVA website.
Spruill op-ed on transportation
Today's edition of the Virginian-Pilot features an op-ed by Chesapeake delegate Lionell Spruill Sr. The topic is the transportation plan and Spruill outlines for all why he never supported it. From the very beginning I supported the Legislative Black Caucus plan for a statewide gas tax increase of eight cents. Caucus members felt that this … Continue reading Spruill op-ed on transportation
Heretick event with Warner
The weather around here was awful Sunday, so I didn't relish the thought of driving over an hour to Suffolk for a fundraiser for Steve Heretick, Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district. However, I had said that I would attend so I headed out. As it turns out, the weather was a bit worse … Continue reading Heretick event with Warner
Sunday morning talk show roundup
VA Senator John Warner started my morning off today with his appearance on Meet the Press. In case you missed the show, you can watch it here. Next up was AG Bob McDonnell on On the Record. That show will be available on line tomorrow. In it, McDonnell kept mentioning that the amendment to the … Continue reading Sunday morning talk show roundup
OTR: 08/26/07
Tomorrow's edition of On The Record will feature a discussion with AG Bob McDonnell. They will talk about bad driver fees and gubernatorial politics. In the second segment, Kathryn Barrett from 13 News will talk about health reporting in Hampton Roads. Host Joel Rubin will take on the Michael Vick saga in his My Minute … Continue reading OTR: 08/26/07
Award electoral votes by Congressional district?
That's the plan being proposed by Republicans in California. During the 2004 election, President Bush was handily defeated in California but carried 22 of the state's districts. If the proposed change had been in effect then, he would have been awarded 22 of the state's electoral votes with Democrat John Kerry winning the rest. So … Continue reading Award electoral votes by Congressional district?
