Kaine conference call

I was one of several bloggers invited to participate in a conference call with Governor Tim Kaine this afternoon. (As this was my first such call, I am not sure what the rules are on identifying the other participants so I'll leave it up to them to identify themselves if they so choose.) The governor … Continue reading Kaine conference call →

VB: More cash next FY

Virginia Beach is projecting that in FY 2008, which begins July 1, 2007, an extra $32.5 million more than they originally thought. And my answer is the same as before: give it back.

Allen: what did he know and when did he know it?

Contrary to the Pilot's assertion this morning, I really haven't written much about George Allen and the M-word scandal. But I feel like I need to weigh in on the latest issue making its way around the blogsphere: the 1996 photo (click to enlarge) of then-governor Allen with members of the Council of Conservative Citizens … Continue reading Allen: what did he know and when did he know it? →

Council had a meeting and a debate broke out!

Wow. I'm pretty surprised to read that Norfolk Council had a meeting yesterday and they actually had a debate! Council meetings are usually pretty tame, with the debate actually taking place in the meeting before the meeting. Going to a council meeting is generally about as exciting as watching paint dry. Not yesterday in the … Continue reading Council had a meeting and a debate broke out! →

VP: Bloggers changing the rules

Today's Pilot editorial discussed the effect that bloggers are having on the political landscape: If it was not already obvious to everyone, the Macaca fracas has cemented the Virginia blogosphere's role in the center ring of the political circus. Virginia blogger Not Larry Sabato (NotLarrySabato.typepad.com) broke the story. And the state's blogs from the right … Continue reading VP: Bloggers changing the rules →

AG Live blog roundup

Well, Attorney General Bob McDonnell finished his live blog here a bit ago. Included in the questions were some softball ones and some hard ones. I believe one of his answers should leave no doubt that he is planning a run for governor in 2009: [...] I do have a distinct interest in the elections … Continue reading AG Live blog roundup →

Reminder: AG live blog 6pm TODAY

Join us at 6pm today for a live blog with Attorney General Bob McDonnell. We will be hanging out in the thread located here. If you can't make it, leave your questions for the AG there.

Norfolk: No to tatoo parlors

They say politics makes strange bedfellows. Not really. There is usually an agenda behind it, just not one we can see. Check out today's Pilot article about tatoo parlors. Norfolk council is about to retain the ban on them, even though the City Manager recommends that they be allowed and the City Attorney, with the … Continue reading Norfolk: No to tatoo parlors →

Monday morning quarterback 8/28/06

OK, so somebody decided that Saturday night's Redskin game against the Patriots should be blacked out in my area. As the result, I didn't get to see the game. I didn't listen to it on the radio, either. But it seems that I didn't miss much, if this article is to be believed. 41-0 is … Continue reading Monday morning quarterback 8/28/06 →

AG McDonnell Live Blog here 8/29, 6pm

Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell will live blog here on Tuesday, August 29, from 6 to 7 pm. Join us for the session. Feel free to leave your questions in this thread.