For months now, Republicans in Virginia Beach have been campaigning for the seat currently occupied by now Sheriff-elect Ken Stolle. Jeff McWaters jumped out early: he's been all over the place (I've run into him a number of times) and a drive through Virginia Beach prior to the November election would make anyone think he … Continue reading First thoughts on VB special election
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Mathieson statement on election
By now, you've probably heard that the votes in the 21st House of Delegates district have been counted and that Republican Ron Villanueva has been declared the winner by a scant 13 votes. I received the following statement from the campaign of Bobby Mathieson: Yesterday, more votes got counted in the 21st District House of … Continue reading Mathieson statement on election
Sniper to be executed tonight
John Allen Muhammad, known as the Beltway sniper, will be put to death tonight. The only one who can save him is Governor Tim Kaine. I will be surprised if the governor steps in. I have to admit: I don't hold a very strong stance on the death penalty. I find arguments on both sides … Continue reading Sniper to be executed tonight
The high cost of VA’s tax expenditures
The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis released a report (pdf) this morning which assesses the cost of Virginia's tax expenditures. Calling it a $2.5 billion drain on revenue, the Institute says that these expenditures - tax exemptions, exclusions, deferrals, credits, or preferential rates in the tax code - are implemented and then forgotten. In a … Continue reading The high cost of VA’s tax expenditures
A sober look at Deeds’ pollster Petts
In my earlier post, I mentioned some consultants who should never work in politics again. I'm not generally one to name names, but since he's been outed, David Petts is one of those guys. Told by Petts that his convincing primary win positioned him well with the Democratic base – core Democrats, northern Virginians and … Continue reading A sober look at Deeds’ pollster Petts
A bloodbath
The map to the left, which I got from The Washington Post, pretty much says it all: yesterday was a bloodbath. While the map only shows the gubernatorial race, the other two statewide races maps don't look much different. The added loss of a net of six House of Delegates seats is a bitter pill. … Continue reading A bloodbath
Congratulations and condolences
The margin was greater than I expected, the result being the loss the number of House seats at the top of the range I anticipated. My congratulations to Gov-elect Bo McDonnell, LG Bill Bolling, and AG-elect Ken Cuccinelli. My condolences to Creigh Deeds, Jody Wagner and Steve Shannon. Congratulations to new Democratic House members Luke … Continue reading Congratulations and condolences
Vote today
The polls are open from 6am to 7pm. If you are unsure of your voting place, you can check it here. Unlike prior elections, I will be casting my ballot at the polls today. I will be voting for the people who most closely represent my best interests, even though there are issues on which … Continue reading Vote today
New governor to face at least $1bil shortfall
While the conversation in this gubernatorial election has been focused on transportation and social issues, little attention has been paid to the looming budget deficit that the new governor is likely to face. According to a Virginian-Pilot article today, the budget deficit is expected to be $1 billion - and could be as high as … Continue reading New governor to face at least $1bil shortfall
Villanueva: “I need your vote … in New Jersey!”
Ron Villanueva wants the residents of District 21 to vote for him - in New Jersey! (click to enlarge) Ha! And no, I didn't make this up. You can see it for yourself here. (UPDATE: Not any more. The state info has been corrected on the website at that link.) To voters in the Virginia … Continue reading Villanueva: “I need your vote … in New Jersey!”
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