Rep. Rigell to hold health care town hall Tuesday

Rep. Scott Rigell (R-2nd) will hold a town hall meeting Tuesday, August 9 to discuss health care. The meeting is from 7pm - 8:30pm at Larkspur Middle School in Virginia Beach. Rep. Rigell will be joined by three members of the GOP Doctors' Caucus of the House of Representatives.

Westen: “What happened to Obama?”

There is a growing number of people who supported President Barack Obama who are having misgivings about him. One of those is Drew Westen, who penned this rather lengthy editorial for The New York Times. Unlike others who have simply become shrill in their attacks on the president, Westen is thoughtful in his approach, but … Continue reading Westen: “What happened to Obama?” →

Friday fun: are you addicted to the internet?

You Are 45% Addicted to the Internet You're somewhat addicted to the internet - but who isn't? You can keep it under check, and you're by no means a hermit. Sounds about right So, are you addicted to the internet?

Rep. Scott hosting job fair in Norfolk Tuesday

Congressman Bobby Scott will host a job fair at Norfolk State University's New Student Center this coming Tuesday, August 9, from 10 am to 3 pm. From the press release: WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott announced today that he will host a Job Fair at Norfolk State University's New Student Center on … Continue reading Rep. Scott hosting job fair in Norfolk Tuesday →

More Dem candidates at the Beach?

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?

ICYMI: A visit that reset perspectives

My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in Wednesday's Virginian-Pilot. I generally don't talk about national politics in my columns, but having written about the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords last January, I thought it appropriate to write about the effect that her return to the House seemed, at least to me, to have had on … Continue reading ICYMI: A visit that reset perspectives →

Cuccinelli up on Bolling but does it matter?

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? →

Norfolk’s National Night Out activities

Beginning at 5:30 tonight, Norfolk will participate in National Night Out. Everything starts from the East Ocean View Rec Center at 9520 20th Bay St.

Plato was right

“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 →