Just a quickie report on the opening evening of Blogs United in Hampton Roads. The kiddies from The Daily Whackjob invited me to join them for dinner so we were supposed to meet up at 5pm at a restaurant on this side of the water. Ha! Those folks from NoVA have nothing on us when … Continue reading BU opening night
Category: Virginia
Blogs United starts today
Blogs United in Hampton Roads kicks off this evening with a reception from 6pm-8pm at the Marriot. Tomorrow, the conference continues at CNU with a full day of activities. Instructions for using your laptop for wireless internet access can be found here. Capping off the conference will be dinner with Senator Creigh Deeds and LG … Continue reading Blogs United starts today
Another reason for universal health care
Under sharp questioning from SCC Commissioner Theodore Morrison, Braly declined to say that her company would pass on efficiency savings to customers by lowering health insurance premiums. See? That's a part of the reason why health insurance premiums are so high. The quote comes from this article, which appeared in The Virginian Pilot. It seems … Continue reading Another reason for universal health care
Sign the petition
OK, here's another petition against the "Civil Remedial Fees" (aka traffic fines) that are being imposed as a part of the transportation package. I mentioned another petition in this post but I guess that one didn't catch fire. Already, more than 26,000 people have signed it - I was #26385. h/t RK
The O’Leary saga
During my run for Treasurer in 2005, I was urged to contact Arlington Treasurer Frank O'Leary. I arranged to visit his office where I met Commissioner of the Revenue Ingrid Morroy. The two of them gave me a tremendous amount of insight into the process and lots of ideas about how things could be done … Continue reading The O’Leary saga
VA again Best State for Business
For the second year in a row, Forbes.com has named Virginia the Best State for Business. The state finished in the top 10 in four of the six main categories we examined...Virginia's top attributes include an incentive environment that is the fourth-best in the country Governor Tim Kaine had this to say: “To receive this … Continue reading VA again Best State for Business
Opinion, please: What’s wrong with Kucinich?
In an earlier post, MB left this comment: It’s a conversation for another time, but I’m struck by how well Kucinich matches up for many of us, but we never treated him as a serious candidate. I think there’s plenty of good reasons for that particular result, but it really bothers me when, in primary … Continue reading Opinion, please: What’s wrong with Kucinich?
Who should take on Drake?
Now that Phil Kellam has removed himself from contention, the Democratic nomination appears to be wide open. Or is it? The names I've heard floating around over the past weeks: David Ashe Henry Light Jody Wagner I'm not sure that Ashe is up for another run, particularly given the DCCC's response in 2004. Light is … Continue reading Who should take on Drake?
BREAKING: Kellam out of 2008 race
Ending months of speculation, Virginia Beach Commissioner Phil Kellam announced via email tonight that he will not be a candidate for Congress in 2008. I hope all of you enjoyed the Fourth of July Holiday this past week. I well remember it last year traveling throughout the second district in my campaign for congress. What … Continue reading BREAKING: Kellam out of 2008 race
Sunday afternoon stuff (on Monday morning)
Yesterday, I attended Steve Heretick's event with Governor Tim Kaine. Former State Senator Willard Moody acted as the MC, introducing Heretick as well as the Governor. Both spoke briefly, with Heretick offering his vision for the 13th Senate district and the Governor speaking about how electing Heretick will help continue to move Virginia forward. It … Continue reading Sunday afternoon stuff (on Monday morning)
