Here comes the judge

On the heels of this horribly one-sided editorial in the Virginian-Pilot on Friday comes an article today about an interview conducted by Norfolk State Senator Nick Rerras (R-6th) of Mary G. Commander, a candidate for a Juvenile and Domestic Relations judgeship. In order to speak out, Ms. Commander resigned as a substitute judge in the … Continue reading Here comes the judge →

WordPress now has New Blogger import

No need to stay with the New Blogger any more. WordPress.com now allows importing of your blog here. Come on in! The water's warm 😉

Tony Dungy

One of the first questions put to Tony Dungy was something along the lines of "how does it feel to be the first black coach to win the Super Bowl?" A similar -and equally dumb - question was put to Doug Williams after he became the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. Dungy's … Continue reading Tony Dungy →

Running to Win workshop rescheduled

The Running to Win workshop for female candidates has been rescheduled. The new date is March 24 and 25. It will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Norfolk. The workshop will kickoff Friday evening with a reception with elected officials, followed by a series of breakout groups on Saturday and Sunday. Cost is … Continue reading Running to Win workshop rescheduled →

HB2797 fails

HB2797 failed today, despite pleas from its sponsor, Bob Marshall. "It's a good idea to say what the hell you believe and not be ashamed of it," Marshall said from his seat before being warned by House Speaker William J. Howell that his microphone was still on. Um, we know what you believe, Mr. Marshall. … Continue reading HB2797 fails →

Action needed on HB2707

HB2707, Del. Hugo's verified voting bill, came out of committee on Friday stripped of its language requiring audits and recounts. This is the companion bill for SB840 that has already passed the Senate. Please contact your legislators and ask them to restore the language for audits and recounts. The constituent hotline is (800)889-0229. UPDATE: There … Continue reading Action needed on HB2707 →

Juneteenth

HR56 was introduced on Friday to designate the third Saturday in June as "Juneteenth" Freedom Day in Virginia. I guess because it is a Saturday, it won't be a state holiday. The full text of the resolution is below the fold. WHEREAS, Virginia is home to the first permanent English settlement in the New World, … Continue reading Juneteenth →

More on eminent domain

The conclusion editorial regarding eminent domain in Virginia appeared in today's Virginian-Pilot. In it, reference is made to a study done by the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. The study, entitled "The Real Story of Eminent Domain in Virginia," has become a "bible of sorts" for those who believe that the system of takings in … Continue reading More on eminent domain →

Action needed NOW on HB2797

The vote on HB2797 , which I first reported on here, is scheduled for this afternoon, according to this post. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. § 1. That life begins at the moment of fertilization and the right to enjoyment of life guaranteed by Article 1, § 1 of the … Continue reading Action needed NOW on HB2797 →

Final: Colts 29, Bears 17

I predicted a Colts victory, although I didn't expect the margin of victory to be so large. The Bears just couldn't get it going on offense and the Colts defense stiffened. Too much time on the field for the Bears defense. Congrats to the Colts! And I voted for Peyton Manning for MVP. (nfl.com had … Continue reading Final: Colts 29, Bears 17 →