Report: Northam reception

Just back from Ralph Northam's reception. It was a nice crowd. Since I'm not good at estimating groups, I won't try. One of the first people I ran into was former Norfolk Mayor Vince Thomas, who, like Northam, is a VMI grad. I hadn't seen Mayor Thomas in a while, so it was good to … Continue reading Report: Northam reception →

An answer

Once again, my buddy bwana has written a thoughtful post, this time looking at why people run for office. Entitled "What Makes Them Run?" bwana says: I don’t know what drives folks to set aside their lives and seek public office. I can't speak for the motivations of others but I can tell you why … Continue reading An answer →

Reminder: Amundson & Brink on BTR Sunday

Just a quick reminder - before everyone heads off for the weekend - that Delegates Kris Amundson and Bob Brink will be joining Jim Hoeft and me this Sunday at 7pm on BlogTalkRadio.

Henry Light: candidate in the 79th

Henry Light, challenger to Johnny Joannou for the Democratic nomination in the 79th, announced his candidacy on March 13. Additional information on his background can be found on his website. Approximately two-thirds of House district 79 lies in the City of Portsmouth. The remaining third is almost evenly split between the cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake … Continue reading Henry Light: candidate in the 79th →

Edwards: “The campaign goes on”

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is doing a live press conference right now. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have just announced a return of cancer, this time in the bone. Bone cancer, as John pointed out, is not curable but it is treatable. Had Elizabeth not broken a rib, she would have never had the … Continue reading Edwards: “The campaign goes on” →

Does this look like a parking space to you?

Look at this photo (click to embiggen). If you were driving around looking for a parking space, would you think that you could park here? Well, it seems that looks are deceiving. The Virginian-Pilot's Road Warrior today points out that since January 11, 47 cars have been towed from Charlotte's Web, err, Charlotte Street, and … Continue reading Does this look like a parking space to you? →

Bob v Bob in the 82nd

From today's Virginian-Pilot: It’s Bob versus Bob in the 82nd House District. Bob MacIver, a retired management consultant, has announced he is running as a Democrat against longtime state Del. Bob Purkey. MacIver, 67, retired a year ago from Systems and Software Consortium in Northern Virginia. He lives in the Bay Colony neighborhood and has … Continue reading Bob v Bob in the 82nd →

American Idol Results 03/21/07

Last night's so-called "British Invasion" wasn't much of one. I was mostly disappointed with the performances of the contestants. I thought they all chose mostly safe, boring songs. My favorite, LaKisha, must have listened a bit too much to last week's comments about how controlled her voice was. Singing "Diamonds are Forever" instead of the … Continue reading American Idol Results 03/21/07 →

Withholding by pass-thru entities

When I and others visited the General Assembly last January at the invitation of LG Bill Bolling, one of the speakers was State Senator Mark Obenshain (R-26th), who talked about a bill he had gotten thru the Finance Committee by a 15-0 vote. The bill promised the Holy Grail: it generates revenues without raising taxes. … Continue reading Withholding by pass-thru entities →

BTR Upcoming: Amundson & Brink

This Sunday at 7pm, Jim Hoeft and I will be joined by Delegates Kris Amundson (D-44th) and Bob Brink (D-48th) on BlogTalkRadio. This will, no doubt, be an entertaining show with the proprietors of 7 West. Put it on your calendars now. And get your questions for the Delegates ready 😉