Category: Virginia

Redistricting resolution passes Senate

SJR 352, championed by Senator Creigh Deeds, passed the Senate today by a vote of 22-18 and moves on to the House. “For too long, those elected have chosen their electorate,” Deeds said on the Senate floor before the vote. “Democrats did it when we were in charge. Republicans did it the last time. But … Continue reading Redistricting resolution passes Senate →

SOTU Speech & Webb response parties

Tomorrow President Bush will give his State of the Union address. The Democratic response will be provided by Virginia's junior senator, Jim Webb. Webb supporters throughout Hampton Roads will be gathering to watch. When: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 8:30pm Where: Three locations in Hampton Roads Norfolk The New Belmont 2117 Colonial Ave Norfolk, VA … Continue reading SOTU Speech & Webb response parties →

Another view on the apology

I received the following via email from Pat Morton, a long-time resident of Norfolk. With her permission, I share her perspective with you. I have lots of stuff going on in my head about this. I don't know if I've ever told you this, but at 54 years old I am old enough to remember … Continue reading Another view on the apology →

Another VAYD nomination

I have recently learned that there is another young blogger under the age of 18 in the Virginia political blogosphere. Johnny Camacho is 17. So add him to my nominations for VAYD Blogger of the Year. Oh - and in case you missed it, the Ditzy Dems have selected the OBOTY 😆

HB2852: Putting the breaks on out-of-state PACs

Delegate Brian Moran (D-46) has introduced legislation that would curb the number of out-of-state PACs using Virginia's lax campaign finance laws. HB2852 would require that the primary purpose of the PACs be to influence non-federal elections in Virginia. According to this article, Virginia is only one of five states that puts no limits on campaign … Continue reading HB2852: Putting the breaks on out-of-state PACs →

Colbert King: More to ‘get over’ than slavery

The Washington Post's Colbert King puts into words much better than I why Frank Hargrove's remarks are so repugnant. He, too, has seen the property records, listing his ancestors. But rather than focusing completely on that, he talks about the vestiges of slavery, the things witnessed in Del. Hargrove's lifetime: Hargrove, who will be 80 … Continue reading Colbert King: More to ‘get over’ than slavery →

OTR: 01/21/07

This Sunday’s On the Record features Virginia Beach Planning Director Bob Scott, who assumed that role in 1975 and is retiring next week. The segment looks at the growth of the city and the region over that period of time and what lies ahead for his successor. Also on tap is a discussion of this … Continue reading OTR: 01/21/07 →

Followup SB 840: More action needed

Via GOTV, we learn that SB 840, which passed the Senate P&E subcommittee earlier this week, has been sent back for further discussion: We have learned that our verified voting bill, SB840, introduced 2 weeks ago, needed further discussion and now is rescheduled for a vote in the Senate Privileges and Elections subcommittee on Monday. … Continue reading Followup SB 840: More action needed →

HB 1835: Protecting voters from misinformation

Via 7 West, Delegate Kris Amundson (D-44) alerts us to HB 1835, of which she is chief patron. This bill makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to "knowingly communicate false information to a registered voter to impede his voting including, for example, false information concerning his precinct, polling place, or registration status." Last November, voters … Continue reading HB 1835: Protecting voters from misinformation →