Governor Tim Kaine announced Monday that the special elections to fill seats in the 8th and 37th Senate districts will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2010. The opening in the 37th, which covers part of Fairfax County, was created by the election of Ken Cuccinelli as Attorney General. The opening in the 8th, which covers … Continue reading Special elections date set: Jan 12
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Who is Rosemary Wilson?
I guess I haven't paid nearly as much attention to the Virginia Beach City Council as I probably should have. A quick search on my blog reveals very little about the second candidate for the Republican nomination for Senate in the 8th district, Virginia Beach councilwoman Rosemary Wilson. Not a problem, really, as Wilson and … Continue reading Who is Rosemary Wilson?
Speaker releases House Ethics Panel report
Speaker Bill Howell has released the report of the House Ethics Panel inquiry into Newport News Delegate Phil Hamilton. The report (pdf) is, as expected, brief: since Hamilton has resigned, the panel says it lacks jurisdiction to proceed. In an email, Speaker Howell says: While I regret that their fact-finding inquiry did not reach a … Continue reading Speaker releases House Ethics Panel report
VA-01 candidate Ball on MSNBC
What a way to spend your birthday! Krystal Ball, one of two Democrats seeking to take on Republican incumbent Rob Wittman, appeared this morning on MSNBC's "Morning Meeting." Happy birthday, Krystal!
Who is Jeff McWaters?
Back in 2007, then AMERIGROUP CEO Jeffrey McWaters wrote an article about health care, which I opined on here. Today McWaters is one of two Republican candidates seeking to represent the 8th Senate District in Virginia Beach. Due to a conflict, McWaters was unable to make our interview, which had been scheduled for Monday afternoon. … Continue reading Who is Jeff McWaters?
Nye community discussion Saturday
I won't be able to make this (because I'll be at the Blogs United conference) but here's your chance to talk to Rep. Glenn Nye.
Hamilton latest: subpoenas, ethics rules overhaul
The Virginian-Pilot has been all over the latest information on the Phil Hamilton situation. In an article on the front page of Tuesday's paper (strangely buried on the website here), the cancellation of the ethics probe is causing concern. Frustrated by the halt to the inquiry, House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong, D-Henry County, said Tuesday … Continue reading Hamilton latest: subpoenas, ethics rules overhaul
Hamilton resigns, what of probe?
I have just received confirmation that Phil Hamilton did indeed resign effective midnight last night, as reported by Bearing Drift. The question now is what happens to the ethics probe. Some are saying that as a part of the deal, the probe will cease. I don't know that such action is appropriate. Chapter 13 of … Continue reading Hamilton resigns, what of probe?
Monday this and that: open thread
Seems both the Democrats and the Republicans kept their House leadership intact, with the exception of the addition of David Englin as Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus. Funniest thing: Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell spoke at the meeting of the Democrats but not the Republicans. ~ The Norfolk Council races are starting to shape up. Six … Continue reading Monday this and that: open thread
Register for Blogs United
It's that time again. Bloggers from all over the Commonwealth will be coming together on Saturday, November 21, for Blogs United, a day of fun, food, and, of course, a little politics 🙂 The event this year is being held at the David Student Union on the campus of Christopher Newport University from 9am to … Continue reading Register for Blogs United
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