The above is the title of the editorial on Harris Miller that appears in today's Virginian-Pilot. Miller obviously impressed the editorial board during his interview: Miller’s eagerness for a debate is understandable. Once the topic moves beyond Iraq, Webb labors in deep waters that Miller swims in easily. They did not give him a complete … Continue reading “For Virginia Dems, a high-tech option”
Category: Virginia
Poll: Miller or Webb
I've added a poll covering the upcoming June 13 Democratic primary. The contenders are Jim Webb and Harris Miller. The race is getting a lot of coverage in the blogsphere but not much in the MSM, even though we are just 5 weeks away from the election. The winner will challenger first-term senator George Allen. … Continue reading Poll: Miller or Webb
Ford says no
It appears that Ford has basically said no to keeping the Norfolk plant open. Governor Tim Kaine and Mayor Paul Fraim traveled to Dearborn today to plead their case and offer incentives for the automaker to keep the plant open or at least delay the closure. The Norfolk plant employs some 2,400 workers.
Friday afternoon quickies
Stuff you may have missed from around the net CIA director Porter Goss resigned today. Replacement could be named Monday. George Bush approval ratings fall, conservatives are being blamed. US Rep. Patrick Kennedy headed to drug rehab for prescription addiction. Jeff Gannon supports the outing of gays who live one life and vote another: Yet … Continue reading Friday afternoon quickies
So is Allen a racist?
The Virginian-Pilot says no. Virginia Virtualcon (Virtual Conservative) quotes Bobby Scott as saying no. Virginia Progressive says yes. The Carpetbagger says yes. A copy of the article that started it all.
House delays vote on taxes, local transportation authority
The Pilot reports that the House of Delegates has delayed voting on certain bills that would have provided financing for transportation. Over at Extra Innings, Delegate Bob Brink gives a list and links to the four bills in question that have been deferred for 90 days. (No, Delegate Brink can't count 😉 ) I happened … Continue reading House delays vote on taxes, local transportation authority
Phil Kellam Announcement
Formal announcement of Kellam's Congressional bid will take place this coming Monday, May 8. Here is the schedule: TIME: 8 a.m. (Hampton) LOCATION: The American Theatre 125 East Mellen Street Hampton, Virginia 23663 TIME: 9:30 a.m. (Norfolk) LOCATION: Ocean View Fishing Pier 414 West Ocean View Norfolk, Virginia 23503 TIME: 12:00 p.m. (Virginia Beach) LOCATION: … Continue reading Phil Kellam Announcement
Election Day!
'Nuff said
Soon out of money: Social Security and Medicare
Trustees for Social Security and Medicare issued their annual reports today and the numbers aren't pretty. Social Security will run out of money in 2040 and Medicare in just 12 years - in 2020. The first of the baby boomers - those born in 1946 - turn 60 this year, with the last of them … Continue reading Soon out of money: Social Security and Medicare
New blog feature: Recent postings from Virginia Political Blogs
On the right hand side of this blog, you will note a new feature: Recent postings from Virginia Political Blogs. Thanks to Waldo Judith, some 85 Virginia political blogs have been aggregated into a single website, Virginia Political Blogs. You can visit this site directly see current postings from all the included blogs at a … Continue reading New blog feature: Recent postings from Virginia Political Blogs
