Category: Virginia

Hamilton ordered to prison by Monday

The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that former delegate Phil Hamilton has been ordered to begin serving his prison sentence by Monday. Judge Henry Hudson, according to the article, wrote: This court cannot conclude in good faith that defendant’s appeal raises a substantial question of law or fact likely to result in reversal or a new trial. … Continue reading Hamilton ordered to prison by Monday →

Governor goes after state employees …again.

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced this week that state employee retirement benefits might need to be cut, because the system has $18 billion in unfunded liabilities. He's right about the unfunded liability. Over the next 75 years it does total $18 billion. But that's not the state employees' fault. McDonnell has done little to endear … Continue reading Governor goes after state employees …again. →

Quick links 09/14/11

Absolutely buried heading into the 15th. A few links from around the 'net: Bill Clinton coming to raise money for Virginia Senate Democrats. Rick Perry coming to raise money for Republican Party of Virginia Excerpts from the taped interviews of Jackie Kennedy Nearly 1 in 6 Americans are in poverty 1 in 4 homes with … Continue reading Quick links 09/14/11 →

Note to legislators: make recall easier

My latest op-ed appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. Those who are regular readers of this blog know how I feel about the removal provisions of Virginia Code § 24.2-233. I've cited it often when discussing the removal of certain elected officials in the area as well as in the attempt by Norfolk City Council to … Continue reading Note to legislators: make recall easier →

Northam gains endorsements of electeds

Senator Ralph Northam announced Tuesday the endorsements of elected officials in all five jurisdictions in which the 6th Senate lies. Among those announced: Mayor Paul Fraim of Norfolk Phil Kellam, Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue Laura Belle Gordy, Vice Chair, Accomack County Board of Supervisors Richard Tankard, Chair, Northampton County Board of Supervisors Janine … Continue reading Northam gains endorsements of electeds →

Warner’s travels

Senator Mark Warner spent three weeks traveling Virginia, visiting 34 communities and attending 45 events with constituents. Here's a short video he did about his travels.

Moran/Kaine speeches at Scott Labor Day

Here's the video of yesterday's speeches by DPVA chair Brian Moran and Senate candidate Tim Kaine. At the very beginning of the video, you'll hear Congressman Scott make reference to his press release regarding him not running for Senate.

Scott Labor Day picnic

Just a few pictures from Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic yesterday. I hope to have some time to get the video of the speeches up later today. Oh yeah - and Congressman Scott announced that he will not be running for Senate, removing the biggest obstacle to former governor Tim Kaine's path to the … Continue reading Scott Labor Day picnic →

Cantor flips

I think it's hilarious that Politifact Virginia called House Majority Leader Eric Cantor a flip flopper today, Because I called him that yesterday 🙂