Category: Virginia

Reconciliation statute to be unveiled Friday

From an email from Hope in the Cities, the group which spawned Norfolk's own Norfolk United Facing Race: Ambassadors from West Africa and an official delegation from Liverpool, UK will attend the unveiling of a Reconciliation Statue near Richmond’s former slave market on March 30. This is the result of nearly 10 years of work … Continue reading Reconciliation statute to be unveiled Friday →

Judge Thomas to Boone: “Tear it down”

Norfolk Circuit Court Judge Norman Thomas has ruled that Ronnie Boone must tear down the second story bar and restaurant that he built in Ocean View without proper permits and plans, according to an article in the Virginian Pilot. The entire opinion can be found here. Boone built the $2.5 million structure to replace Harrison's … Continue reading Judge Thomas to Boone: “Tear it down” →

Kaine Blogger conference call

I had the pleasure of participating in a blogger conference call with Governor Tim Kaine yesterday. Others who participated included (click on link to read their take) Josh Chernilla and Lowell Feld of Raising Kaine, Ben Tribett of Not Larry Sabato, Kenton Ngo of 750 Volts, Bryan Scrafford, Jim Bacon of Bacon's Rebellion (1, 2, … Continue reading Kaine Blogger conference call →

Enough of the Harris Miller bashing

You know who you are. You're the ones that just can't stop beating a dead horse. Well, I'm more than a bit sick of it. Harris Miller stepped up to run for office when no one else was in the race. For that, he deserves our respect, not our scorn. Those of you who supported … Continue reading Enough of the Harris Miller bashing →

McEachin announces

Donald McEachin officially announced his candidacy for the 9th Senate district. The press release: Delegate McEachin Announces his Candidacy for Democratic Nomination for State Senate -Cites his Longstanding Advocacy for Democratic Values and His Opponent's Active Support for George Allen Richmond- Delegate A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico) today announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for … Continue reading McEachin announces →

Slow news day… NOT!

Busy Monday! First up, Governor Tim Kaine. As expected, the Governor amended the transportation bill. Details of the amendments, including the financial impact, can be found here. I'm not happy with the transportation bill and as others have said, Kaine's amendments are like putting lipstick on a pig. The Governor also vetoed five bills which … Continue reading Slow news day… NOT! →

Everybody loves the gas tax but it’s not an option

The editorial in yesterday's Virginian Pilot just made me chuckle. Our transportation needs could be paid for with a gas tax, but it would be political suicide, right? People hate it, and nobody will support it, we were told. It was political death. Virginia's third rail. Run for your lives. That was always nonsense. Just … Continue reading Everybody loves the gas tax but it’s not an option →

BTR Fun coming Sunday night

I just know the proprietors of 7 West are going to be a hoot! Delegates Kris Amundson and Bob Brink join Jim Hoeft and me tomorrow night tonight at 7pm on BlogTalkRadio. According to Delegate Brink, they promise to dress for the occasion. I can't speak for Jim but I'll certainly be appropriately dressed. Appropriate … Continue reading BTR Fun coming Sunday night →

An answer

Once again, my buddy bwana has written a thoughtful post, this time looking at why people run for office. Entitled "What Makes Them Run?" bwana says: I don’t know what drives folks to set aside their lives and seek public office. I can't speak for the motivations of others but I can tell you why … Continue reading An answer →