Dueling op eds: Rerras v Northam

Today's Virginian Pilot features op eds from the 6th Senatorial district candidates: Republican incumbent Nick Rerras and Democratic challenger Ralph Northam. The topic is the so-called abuser fees. In his piece, Rerras takes pot shots at Northam, the Governor and Senate Democrats, while offering no solutions of his own. I will work to improve this … Continue reading Dueling op eds: Rerras v Northam →

21/51: Believe!

The Daily Press has an interview with Democratic Party chairman Richard "Dickie" Cranwell, in which he discusses the chances of Democrats gaining control of the General Assembly. In all candor, I believe that the likely scenario is that we'll take control of the Senate. I think the House is a more difficult task, but based … Continue reading 21/51: Believe! →

Al Franken for Senate

To say that I haven't paid any attention to this race would be an understatement. But I just got a fundraising call on behalf of Al Franken, who is running for Senate in Minnesota. According to this article, Franken was expected to be a well-financed candidate. I can only assume that that hasn't worked out … Continue reading Al Franken for Senate →

Vick takes plea deal

According to the Virginian-Pilot, NFL quarterback and Newport News native Michael Vick has decided to accept a plea deal. Vick is going to enter a guilty plea to the felony conspiracy charge next Monday at 10:30 a.m., said Lawrence Woodward, one of Vick's defense attorneys. The details of the deal have not been disclosed. Last … Continue reading Vick takes plea deal →

Governor: revenue shortfall $234 million

In prepared remarks today to the money committees, Governor Tim Kaine announced that the revenue shortfalls for the 2007 FY totaled $234 million, with revenue growth only 4.9% as opposed to the anticipated 6.5%. The housing sector, which started slowing last fiscal year, continues to struggle. As you know, most of our metropolitan areas are … Continue reading Governor: revenue shortfall $234 million →

Funny stuff

Received via email and thought I'd share 😉 The population of this country is 300 million. 160 million are retired. That leaves 140 million to do the work There are 85 million in school. Which leaves 55 million to do the work. Of this there are 35 million employed by the federal government. Leaving 15 … Continue reading Funny stuff →

VA budget shortfall: $400 million?

The Richmond Times-Dispatch is reporting that Gov. Tim Kaine will meet with the money committees of the General Assembly today to report the current year's revenue shortfall, as well as revenue estimates for the next bienneum. The article says that the amount could reach $400 million. Money committee reports are made each August and December … Continue reading VA budget shortfall: $400 million? →

Rich on Rove: “He got out while the getting was good”

Franck Rich has a great op-ed piece on Karl Rove. Too bad it is only available to Times Select subscribers right now. However, I did find the entire piece reproduced on a blog here. Some highlights: What the Rove critics on the right recognize is that it may be even more difficult for their political … Continue reading Rich on Rove: “He got out while the getting was good” →