Pickup basketball injuries: McDonnell and Warner

I see that AG Bob McDonnell and our next Senator, Mark Warner, have both suffered injuries from playing pickup basketball. According to the Virginian Pilot, McDonnell will have his jaw wired shut for two weeks. And according to NBC29, Warner cancelled some appearances due to problems with his knee. I guess there's something to be … Continue reading Pickup basketball injuries: McDonnell and Warner →

OTR 08/17: Dem convention, new city managers

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with two attendees to the Democratic National Convention: delegation whip Jack Howard and yours truly. Joining host Joel Rubin in the other segment will be two of the region's newest city managers, Ken Chandler of Portsmouth and Selena Cuffee-Glenn of Suffolk. Catch OTR at 11:30am on … Continue reading OTR 08/17: Dem convention, new city managers →

Jody’s in!

Check out her website. The press release is below the fold. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: press@jodyforva.com August 15, 2008 Virginia Beach – Citing her record of helping to put Virginia’s fiscal house in order, and the need to keep Virginia on the right track, former Virginia Treasurer and Secretary of Finance Jody Wagner today announced … Continue reading Jody’s in! →

Friday fun: Are you spoiled?

You Are 8% Spoiled You are definitely not spoiled. You've worked hard for what you have. Down to earth and grounded, you don't need a lot to make you happy. Are You Spoiled?

What Matters tv

Friday evenings at 8:30pm, take a look at What Matters. The show is broadcast on the local PBS affiliate WHRO channel 15 and is rebroadcast at 10:30pm. At some point, the show is also available on the website. You will want to watch this week's show. It's the monthly editorial roundtable. Joining host Cathy Lewis … Continue reading What Matters tv →

Getting geared up for the convention?

I am 😉 Seems like the list of things to get done before heading to Denver is getting longer instead of shorter 😦 Of course, part of the problem is that it is difficult to get things done,  between all of the emails and phone calls and conference calls. I've not been a delegate before … Continue reading Getting geared up for the convention? →

National Security Network Town Hall in Norfolk Thursday

The National Security Network, an organization "founded in June 2006 to revitalize America's national security policy, bringing cohesion and strategic focus to the progressive national security community," is having a series of town hall meetings, including one in Norfolk on Thursday, August 14, at 7pm at Nauticus. Speakers will be General James Cullen and Sergeant … Continue reading National Security Network Town Hall in Norfolk Thursday →

New DNCC email: both Hillary and M Warner Tuesday

I just received an email from the DNCC (below the fold). The email is clear: both Hillary Clinton and Mark Warner will be speaking on Tuesday. As announced earlier this week, Mark Warner, former Governor of Virginia, will deliver the Convention’s keynote address, and Senator Hillary Clinton, who is a champion for working families and … Continue reading New DNCC email: both Hillary and M Warner Tuesday →

Warner to speak at convention Tuesday

I received a flurry of emails last overnight that former Governor and Senate candidate Mark Warner will be addressing the Democratic National Convention in primetime Tuesday evening. From one email: According to Obama campaign manager David Plouffe, "Mark Warner is not afraid to challenge the status quo to bring people together and get things moving.  … Continue reading Warner to speak at convention Tuesday →