My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot yesterday. The topic was No Child Left Behind and the recent revelation that a majority of Virginia schools failed to make adequate yearly progress on the most recent round of tests. One of the most interesting items I came across in my research for the column … Continue reading Leave this law behind
Gary West, who ran in the 93rd oops! 94th two years ago, is a candidate for the now open seat. In a phone call, West says it appears he is the only candidate seeking the Democratic nomination. I had heard that former Commissioner of the Revenue Charles Crowson was considering a run but West told … Continue reading BREAKING: West: “I’m in”
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. Folks who read this blog know that I have a long view when it comes to politics. I'm always looking down the road to see what's coming. The Public Policy Polling releases last week gave me a bit of info on where we are right now … Continue reading The perpetual election season
Courtney Lynch has, as expected, thrown her hat in the ring against Tim Kaine for the Democratic nomination for Senate. Took a while, but I finally located her website here.
After funneling about $185,000 of county funds - plus $100K of her own money - to a Nigerian scam artist she met on match.com, ex-Goochland treasurer Brenda Grubbs faces over 400 years in prison after pleading guilty.
Little has been written about the upcoming Democratic primary in the 90th House District here in Hampton Roads. Incumbent Algie Howell is facing a challenge from political newcomer Rick James. The newly redrawn 90th lost several precincts - four in Chesapeake and two in Norfolk - while picking up six in Virginia Beach and three … Continue reading 90th House District primary
According to this article from today's newspaper, a couple of folks are considering a bid for the state Senate from Virginia Beach. Isn't it a little late, though?
Public Policy Polling released more of its latest Virginia poll yesterday (pdf). At this point, AG Ken Cuccinelli leads LG Bill Bolling, 45% to 21%. The real culprit? Cuccinelli has simply become much better known than Bolling is. 71% of GOP primary voters have an opinion about him and they break down favorably 56/15. Only … Continue reading Cuccinelli up on Bolling but does it matter?
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” This quote from Plato pretty well sums up what I'm thinking this morning after witnessing the shenanigans of our elected representatives over the past few weeks. The plan that they came up with in dealing … Continue reading Plato was right
The General Assembly met today to fill some of the judgeships that had been left vacant. In a July 21, 2011 letter to the leadership of both chambers, Governor Bob McDonnell gently reminded them of their "failure to timely complete redistricting and adjourn sine die." In particular, the governor mention the difficulty of having substitute … Continue reading Here comes the judge(s)
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