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The Shad Plank "All Politics. No Fish." The Shad Plank is the political blog of the Daily Press in Newport News, Va.

It takes its name from the Shad Planking in Wakefield, Va., an annual fish-festival that has become a political rite of spring. Virginia politics, politicians and political news, plus the occasional diatribe.

Should the electoral college overrule the election? A longshot argument is gaining traction.
07/12/2016

Should the electoral college overrule the election? A longshot argument is gaining traction.

The Founding Fathers didn’t fully trust democracy, fearing mob rule, and so created a republic.

Rep. Randy Forbes was defeated in the GOP primary, but it looks like he's about to land on his feet.
06/12/2016

Rep. Randy Forbes was defeated in the GOP primary, but it looks like he's about to land on his feet.

Randy Forbes, the frontrunner to serve as the next Navy secretary, was seen at Trump Tower in New York on Monday, according to a live pool video feed.

Why should lawmakers be frugal when campaign funds are available?
28/11/2016

Why should lawmakers be frugal when campaign funds are available?

Virginia's General Assembly floats on a sea of special interest money, with legislators spending millions of dollars from their campaign funds on...

Head scratching.
10/11/2016

Head scratching.

This was a change election. Period.

08/11/2016

Oyster Point precinct in Newport News - 2012 results: Obama 361, Romney 247. Which way will you tilt today?

Early line at well-balanced Northside in Norfolk. '08 Northside results: Obama 730, McCain 728.
08/11/2016

Early line at well-balanced Northside in Norfolk. '08 Northside results: Obama 730, McCain 728.

Wondering where they stand instead of what they've said? Check out VoteSmart.
08/11/2016

Wondering where they stand instead of what they've said? Check out VoteSmart.

Project Vote Smart provides free, unbiased, in-depth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting. Non-partisan...

08/11/2016

Voting in Ocean View: 30 minutes from arrival to out the door.

Election Day do's and don'ts Election Day do's and don'tshttp://ow.ly/mOnw100onuX
08/11/2016

Election Day do's and don'ts Election Day do's and don'ts
http://ow.ly/mOnw100onuX

So, a major presidential candidate has said he may not accept Tuesday's election results and called on followers to keep a close eye on the polls.

Behind the scenes, it's a lot less exciting.
04/11/2016

Behind the scenes, it's a lot less exciting.

2016 presidential hopefuls visit Hampton Roads. Check this photo gallery for updates as candidates make campaign stops in Hampton Roads.

VPAP reports: In Virginia, Clinton has raised $12.1 million to Trump's $1.6 million.
28/10/2016

VPAP reports: In Virginia, Clinton has raised $12.1 million to Trump's $1.6 million.

Source: Federal Election Commission data provided by opensecrets.org, the web site of the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics. Disclaimer:...

A 10-point improvement for Trump as more Republicans say they'll vote for him.
28/10/2016

A 10-point improvement for Trump as more Republicans say they'll vote for him.

The shock of the tape that recorded Donald Trump's boasts about groping women and dismay over the tone he set in his second debate with Hillary...

“He’s at 29% in Va.--what you would get if you got nominated, burnt down Monticello, then went on vacation til Nov.”
24/10/2016

“He’s at 29% in Va.--what you would get if you got nominated, burnt down Monticello, then went on vacation til Nov.”

Virginia is widely seen as off the table for Trump, but his campaign thinks otherwise.

Poll out this morning.
21/10/2016

Poll out this morning.

2016 presidential hopefuls visit Hampton Roads. Check this photo gallery for updates as candidates make campaign stops in Hampton Roads.

Another honor for one of the good guys.
13/10/2016

Another honor for one of the good guys.

The Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalism will honor Dave Ress, a senior reporter at the Daily Press, later this month as...

Norment joins other state Republicans who don't want to talk about Trump.
12/10/2016

Norment joins other state Republicans who don't want to talk about Trump.

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It's a little grainy, and a little shaky - I had to hold it over someone's umbrella - but this is the second half of the excellent national anthem at Gov. Terry McAuliffe's inauguration. Sung by Sophia Nadder of Midlothian.

Sen. Warner on Senate immigration bill
Sen. Warner on Senate immigration bill

Sen. Mark Warner issued this statement on the Senate passing the immigration reform bill: “I was proud to vote today to reform our nation’s broken immigration system. The status quo is a burden on the economy and an impediment to innovation. This bipartisan compromise will grow our economy, reduce the deficit, and continue our proud tradition of offering everyone a fair shot at achieving the American Dream while also strengthening our borders. "The Senate’s bipartisan compromise includes several key priorities I have championed, such as new ‘STEM’ and entrepreneur visas for high-skilled graduates of American universities that will promote innovation and help create jobs. Our reforms also provide commonsense rules allowing undocumented immigrants an opportunity to earn citizenship by going to the back of the line, paying back taxes and penalties, and learning English.” He also released the state in audio and video forms, in English and in Spanish.

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