Weekly Poll: Do you think tolls should be used to pay for expanded bridges, tunnels and other transportation projects in Hampton Roads?
The debate on tolls recently has flared up in Hampton Roads, despite it being discussed for the past couple years. Regardless – passions are running hot in the region and key players in Virginia politics are taking notice. What are your thoughts? After voting in the poll, let us know in the comments!
Call for magazine articles
Bearing Drift is planning for our next magazine. The focus for this issue will be on local politics – particularly…
Poll: Who is to blame for the state budget mess?
Our weekly poll this week focuses on the state budget – or lack thereof. A special session will now be required.
Cheat Sheet on Senate Democrats Budget Demands
Let’s just say, hypothetically, that despite a UNANIMOUS reintroduction of the last House budget (yeah, that means all Democrats in the House of Delegates), that Senate Democrats DO have legitimate concerns with the next biennial budget. What would those concerns be?
In Celebration of International Women’s Day: Conservative Women Rock!
With all this criticism regarding the GOP’s “War on Women”, I couldn’t help but think of all the great conservative…
RPV Ad Calls Out Democrats on Budget
An ad purchased by the Republican Party of Virginia started running in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Richmond on Super Tuesday and will run through the end of the week that charges Senate Democrats of not putting Virginia first.
Newt, Obama and Algae
I’m fighting a serious algae problem in one of my aquariums, so I was intrigued by a proposal by the president to use algae as fuel. Unfortunately, Speaker Gingrich wants to spoil the fun.
Senator Norment blasts Democratic comments regarding law enforcement
Senate Majority Leader Tommy Norment took to the floor of the state Senate yesterday (despite his trepidation that “some blogger – whatever a blog is” might post his comments) to voice his concern over Democratic hyperbole, critical of law enforcement for enforcing the law regarding protests in Capitol Square.
Insiders Poll: Romney wins tomorrow; but there might be a surprise
We asked our Bearing Drift Insiders (those who subscribe, are fans on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter) who they intended to vote for in tomorrow’s Virginia Presidential Primary. The results show Romney might have an interesting day.
Obenshain to host free “wrap-up” event March 7
Senator Mark Obenshain is hosting an “end-of-session” wrap-up breakfast on March 7 in Richmond. Perhaps that’s a bit of wishful…