Budget Compromise Reached (Update x 2)
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) have announced a budget compromise that would fund the federal government through 2015. Among the highlights of the $2 trillion plan include restoration on sequestration and a reduction of the federal deficit by $22.5 billion. However, spending does continue to go up in the plan.
Cantor calls for GOP unity and solutions; takes responsibility for leading party forward
Conservatives are fractured. Are they ready to come together? And is Eric Cantor the right person to bring them together? He is certainly taking responsibility for it.
McDonnell sets Jan. 7 as special election date; Bolling recommends power sharing
Gov. Bob McDonnell has called for special elections in the 6th Senate District and 11th House of Delegates District to…
Dems pin hopes on Lewis as Northam successor
The Democratic Party nominated Del. Lynwood Lewis (Accomack) as their candidate to succeed Lt. Governor-elect Ralph Northam in the upcoming state senate election, eschewing two well-qualified women, former Del. Paula Miller, and Northam adviser, Andria McLellan.
Democrats go over the top
It’s becoming cliche, but it’s still frustrating. 50 percent of Virginians + or – have voted for Mark Obenshain. That…
Ottinger announces in the Senate’s 6th District GOP nomination contest
Republican Richard Ottinger of Norfolk has become the second to announce his candidacy to seek the nomination Nov. 21 in…
Prediction Contest Results
For the purpose of moving on to other things – and getting our winner their reward – even though the…
INTERVIEW: Speaker of the House William Howell
After yesterday’s victory by Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe and the House of Delegates remaining in Republican hands, divided government is assured in Richmond. That leaves Speaker of the House William Howell as the man who leads, for now, the only check on Democratic excess.
Republican Wayne Coleman declares candidacy for Northam’s vacated senate seat
Wayne Coleman, a Norfolk businessman, has announced his intention to run for the 6th Senate District seat encompassing Norfolk and the Eastern Shore that is now vacant due to the election of Democrat Ralph Northam as lieutenant governor.
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