This is based on an idea in another person’s writing, an editorial. The Editor and Publisher of the Mecklenburg Sun, Tom McLaughlin, wrote an editorial on September 14, 2011 that I think is particularly timely still, even a year later. The premise of the editorial is that there are consequences of Rep. Hurt’s actions, and … Continue reading Magic Man and his friends
1-0, baby! What a great start to the season and to the career of rookie QB Robert Griffin III. Still think the defense could be stronger but perhaps that will come as the season progresses.
Time slipped away from me last week, as I had intended to post about the pending port deal. In an excellent two-part editorial that appeared in The Virginian-Pilot a week ago, the plans to privatize Virginia's ports is moving full steam ahead and, as editorial writer Shawn Day pointed out this past Sunday, without any … Continue reading Port deal being rushed
I attended yesterday's press conference held in Norfolk regarding the upcoming constitutional amendment on eminent domain. It is a subject I wrote about in July, but I just touched the basics. Since then, I've been trying to understand the issue in order to write about it again, particularly because there are strong feelings on both … Continue reading Cuccinelli: “Agree with me or else” (video)
As expected, former Norfolk council member/vice mayor Daun Hester has officially entered the race for the 89th House of Delegates. With Tuesday's election of Kenny Alexander to the 5th Senate seat, which became open due to the death of longtime Senator Yvonne Miller, the House seat he formerly held will become vacant once he is … Continue reading Hester announces for 89th, rolls out endorsements
If you missed last night's speech by former President Bill Clinton, that's an easy fix: check out the video below 🙂
Remarks of former governor and U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine.
Remarks of Sen. Mark Warner
The rain held off today for Congressman Bobby Scott's 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic. Although many Democrats who would normally be in attendance had already left for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, the place was still packed. Typically, Rep. Scott introduces all of the electeds and candidates gathered around him and then gives way … Continue reading Rep. Scott’s 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic
It's time for the best party in Hampton Roads! Rep. Bobby Scott is hosting his 36th Annual Labor Day Picnic. Click to enlarge for details. See you Monday!
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