Rumors have been flying for a while now about job losses at The Virginian Pilot. Saturday's paper will have the story but the details are online now: 125 jobs plus a reduction in the size of the newspaper and other cost-cutting measures. The Pilot newsroom will lose 15 employees, with a combined 297 years of … Continue reading Virginian Pilot cuts 125 jobs
The REAL Greatest Love of All
MB, this is for you. First, the one probably most folks are familiar with: Whitney Houston But this is the version I love the best, the original, the one I've been singing for 30 years: the incomparable George Benson I believe the children are our future Teach them well And let them lead the way … Continue reading The REAL Greatest Love of All
Who is John Fishwick?
While I posted his announcement video as well as his statement on early voting, that was about the extent of my knowledge of John Fishwick, Democratic candidate for attorney general. I suspect I'm not alone, so I emailed the campaign and asked for an interview, which we scheduled for Tuesday. As it turns out, Fishwick … Continue reading Who is John Fishwick?
Women’s Legislative Roundtable Dec 3
The Women's Legislative Roundtable will hold its pre-session meeting on Wednesday, December 3. The morning session, which is free, will be from 9:30am to noon in House Room 1 of the old section of the Capitol Building. Beginning at 12:15pm will be the luncheon meeting in Senate Room 3 in the new underground section of … Continue reading Women’s Legislative Roundtable Dec 3
Moran announces DPVA steering committee endorsements
Gubernatorial candidate Del. Brian Moran today announced the endorsement of various members of the Democratic Party of Virginia steering committee, as follows: Pixie Bell, Secretary George Burke, 11th District Chair Sandra Brandt, 2nd District Chair Marjorie Clark, 7th District Chair Audrey Collins, 4th District Chair Hon. Kerry Donley, Immediate Past Chair Abbi Easter, Treasurer Rich … Continue reading Moran announces DPVA steering committee endorsements
Newspapers echoing the net?
Saw this letter to the editor in Wednesday's Virginian Pilot in which the writer says that part of the reason for newspapers' decline in circulation is that they are "echoing the internet:" So you would think that newspapers would play to their unique capacity to do long-form, intense reporting and analysis about local issues, something … Continue reading Newspapers echoing the net?
Spruill roast 2008
Monday evening, over 300 Democrats (and a few Republicans 🙂 ) came together in Chesapeake for Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr's 4th Annual Fall Fundraising Dinner. The dinner always features several roasters as well as a main speaker and this year was no exception. DPVA Chair Dickie Cranwell was supposed to be the master of ceremonies … Continue reading Spruill roast 2008
Stevens loses re-election bid
And he's not going to ask for a pardon, either. Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has lost his bid for a seventh term. The longest-serving Republican in the history of the Senate trailed Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich by 3,724 votes after Tuesday's count. That's an insurmountable lead with only about 2,500 overseas ballots left to be … Continue reading Stevens loses re-election bid
Lieberman keeps chairmanship
So says the AP: Sen. Joe Lieberman will keep his chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security Committee despite hard feelings over his support for GOP nominee John McCain during the presidential campaign. The Connecticut independent will lose a minor panel post as punishment for criticizing Obama this fall. Politics as usual. UPDATE: From the mouths … Continue reading Lieberman keeps chairmanship
Carrier to Mayport?
It seems so. The Navy announced Monday it wants to base a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at Mayport Naval Station, an effort that would cost $426 million and could divert 3,200 sailors and civilian personnel from Virginia to Florida. The Virginia delegation, obviously, does not want to see this happen. Senators John Warner and Jim Webb, … Continue reading Carrier to Mayport?
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