I’ve had the hardest time this past six weeks trying to write. I guess I’ve been suffering from some kind of intellectual constipation that also includes this nauseous dread of what the coming year is going to be like. Virginia is one of seven battleground states because of our open Senate seat, and we can [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Commissioner of the Revenue'
the big lie
July 23rd, 2011 · 4 Comments · musings
Back during the Reagan era when politics started to turn ugly, Lee Atwater, the political genius most responsible for Reagan’s election, came up with the concept of the “big lie.” The way it works is simple. Say something really damaging and untrue about a candidate and make him deny it. The mere accusation will cost [...]
Tags:Chamber of Commerce·Commissioner of the Revenue·Robert Kegley·United Way·Wythe County Election 2011
sis cassell to run for supervisor
June 23rd, 2011 · 5 Comments · breaking news, opinion
Good News! For those of you who may have heard the rumors, I can confirm that outgoing Master Commissioner of the Revenue Mary “Sis” Cassel will run for the West Wytheville District seat on the Board of Supervisors being vacated by Martha Umberger. With no announced opposition, election is assured. Why do I consider this [...]
Tags:Commissioner of the Revenue·Mary "Sis" Cassell·r. cellell dalton·West Wytheville District·Wythe County Board of Supervisors