Category: Virginia

Two things about the 2nd CD race

Two things about the 2nd Congressional District race have been bugging me. (Actually, more than two but these stick out.) Vote for Pelosi as speaker Yes, Glenn Nye is going to vote for Nancy Pelosi as speaker, just as Scott Rigell is going to vote for John Boehner. The vote of Ken Golden, if elected, … Continue reading Two things about the 2nd CD race →

Photos from Harbor Party

Here are some photos, courtesy of Joel Rubin, from yesterday's Kiwanis Harbor Party in downtown Norfolk. The event was a lot of fun and the weather was absolutely perfect!

Upcoming 2nd & 3rd CD candidate forums

The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads and the Peninsula are co-sponsoring congressional candidate debates (with ODU and WHRO) for the 2nd (Nye/ Golden/Rigell) and the 3rd (Scott, Smith, Quigley & Kelly) congressional districts.  These debates will be televised on WHRO several times post-debate. The 2nd congressional candidate debate is Saturday, October 9th … Continue reading Upcoming 2nd & 3rd CD candidate forums →

Women and politics

When Hillary Clinton was running for the nomination, the media treated her differently from her male opponents, commenting on such things as her clothes and her hair. Sarah Palin endured the same, once she became the nominee for vice president. I recall the photos of her in a bikini. Nearly all of the women who … Continue reading Women and politics →

ODU offers a model for achievement

My latest column with the above title appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. Besides the reform commission, Governor Bob McDonnell established, via Executive Order #9, the Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment.  He named the members to the committee in May. Information on the commission's meetings including the presentations made at prior meetings can be … Continue reading ODU offers a model for achievement →

Give the governor his props

I've known Gov. McDonnell for a number of years, and while we don't agree on much politically, I like him as a person. It much easier to like somebody when they do good things - and Gov. McDonnell has done a couple of things worthy of recognition. First, Governor Bob McDonnell acknowledged his fumble last … Continue reading Give the governor his props →

Golden Press Conference 09/24/10

In case you weren't able to attend or missed the live broadcast, here is the Kenny Golden press conference from earlier this evening.