My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. It is impossible to talk about voting rights in the modern era without mentioning the efforts of the late Norfolk senator, Yvonne Miller. I spent some time looking back through legislation to discover when the Senator first proposed it. I was only able to go … Continue reading ICYMI: A long battle for voting rights
Here is the first ad from Sen. Mark Herring, who is running for Attorney General. The primary election is June 11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BeHOxEdP4U4
So said Chesapeake assistant public defender Matthew Taylor, as quoted in an article today. It seems Virginia, unlike other states, doesn't share with defense attorneys certain information, including police reports. Perhaps they need to do an episode of Law & Order using Virginia's discovery rules. But that may be changing. Over the objections of prosecutors, … Continue reading “Virginia is a trial-by-ambush state”
Ralph Northam, Democratic candidate for LG, is airing his first ad of the campaign season beginning today. The ad is below. Northam, who was first elected to the Virginia Senate in 2007, received the endorsement of The Washington Post earlier this month. The primary election is June 11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcMyaFcKTm0&feature=youtu.be
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-PIlot Thursday. I really tried not to write about the Republican candidate for LG, but when I opened my paper Wednesday morning and saw this political cartoon, I knew I had to. The national press has had a field day with Virginia since last weekend's RPV convention. … Continue reading ICYMI: A candidate soaked in vinegar
Folks outside of Hampton Roads may not be aware of the ongoing battle over tolls in our region. But everyone needs to pay a little attention, because if the ruling against the public-private partnership holds, all Virginians are going to be on the hook to reimburse the private part of that deal. The story so … Continue reading Latest on Portsmouth tolls
Count me among those surprised that the Republicans nominated E. W. Jackson for lieutenant governor at their convention last weekend. Based on the last few weeks, I'd have bet money that Pete Snyder, who finished second, was going to pull it off. While I favor primaries, I also recognize that it is a different contest. … Continue reading On the Virginia LG contest
I don't know the details but I was saddened to learn of the death of Rich Savage yesterday. I met Rich back on January 2009 when he entered the race for LG. We've stayed in touch since, although I haven't spoken to him in a while. Savage's campaign for LG was short-lived but he made … Continue reading RIP Rich Savage
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Thursday. In hindsight, I think it was appropriate in light of yesterday's firehouse primary in the 14th Senate, won by Del. John Cosgrove. According to VPAP, there are 124,202 registered voters in the 14th. Using the results from 2012, I'd venture to say that roughly 60% … Continue reading ICYMI: Showing up at decision time
Three Republican candidates square off tonight in a primary for the Virginia Senate seat in the 14th district. The retirement of Harry Blevins opened up the seat, which will be contested in a special election on August 6. The three candidates are Del. John Cosgrove, activist Chris Stearns, and former Chesapeake council candidate Bill Haley. … Continue reading GOP Senate election tonight
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