Bob Gibson of the Daily Progress has an interesting post regarding the primary. The D blogosphere is yellow-dog certain that Webb is about to kick Miller’s nether regions and then give Allen the boot. As a political blogger with all the edgy certainty I can muster, I’m thinking “horse hockey.”
Category: Virginia
Creigh Deeds interview
Waldo has up a very nice interview with former attorney general candidate Creigh Deeds. This answer is something I can definitely relate to: Because I am essentially a sole practitioner, I took a pretty serious risk, from a business standpoint in running a campaign that consumed all of my energy. I was not able to … Continue reading Creigh Deeds interview
Congress: No to protestors at military funerals
Freedom of speech is one of the cherished rights bestowed upon Americans. But there's always somebody who is willing to push the envelope beyond what is considered good sense. Such is the case of a Kansas church group who has been protesting at military funerals across the country. This group claims that the military deaths … Continue reading Congress: No to protestors at military funerals
BRAC: Kaine statement
I just received the following: GOVERNOR KAINE’S STATEMENT ON DOD INSPECTOR GENERAL’S RULING WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Timothy M. Kaine released the following statement today, regarding the announcement of the Department of Defense Inspector General’s ruling that Virginia is not in compliance with the BRAC Commission’s requirements to address encroachment around Oceana Naval Air Station … Continue reading BRAC: Kaine statement
Pentagon to meet with officials re: BRAC
The Pilot is reporting that: Thomas Gimball, principal deputy inspector general of the U.S. Dept. of Defense, will meet with Sen. John Warner, Sen. George Allen, Rep. Thelma Drake and Gov. Tim Kaine at 2 p.m. today to explain his office's assessment of Virginia Beach's efforts to control encroachment around NAS Oceana. I assume this … Continue reading Pentagon to meet with officials re: BRAC
Bearing Drift podcast with Joel Rubin
Fellow Hampton Roads blogger Bearing Drift has up its podcast of the interview with Joel Rubin. Rubin moderated the Miller/Webb debate that aired on "On the Record" last Sunday.
Leslie Byrne answers questions
In case you missed it (like I did), head on over to Not Larry Sabato and check out the the questions and her answers. My favorite answer: I devoted much of my legislative career to giving localities the tools needed to manage growth. We came within a couple of votes but never gave localities any … Continue reading Leslie Byrne answers questions
NLS: Leslie Byrne chat 5/23, 4-5pm
Not Larry Sabato is hosting a chat with former Lieutenant Governor candidate Leslie Byrne tomorrow from 4-5pm. Be sure to head on over!
Understanding poverty and homelessness in America
From The Christian Science Monitor: There is no town, city, or state anywhere in America where an individual or family working full-time and earning the minimum wage can afford a one- or two- bedroom apartment at the fair market rental rate established by HUD. This is absolutely amazing. More from the article: Families with children … Continue reading Understanding poverty and homelessness in America
Virginia Political Blogs aggregator
I just want to thank Waldo for putting together the Virginia Political Blogs aggregator. It has broadened my blog reading many times over. I used to just read a few blogs, mostly those high traffic ones. Now I read many that I had not even heard of before the aggregator. What I appreciate the most … Continue reading Virginia Political Blogs aggregator
