Will their tangled web come to haunt local pols?

Virginia’s long-time Republican National Committeeman Morton C. Blackwell also heads a non-profit political training group called the Leadership Institute (www.leadershipinstitute.org). Proven successful in training political operatives of all political stripes, Blackwell years ago came up with and published 45 “Laws of the Public Policy Process,” laws which should be required reading for anyone who aspires…

Primary colors

What first appeared to be a spiteful case of tit for tat, now seems to be a great equalizer in county politics that may actually give Prince William County true party primaries later this spring. This is good news for some and bad news for others. We’re talking about the candidacy of Larry D. Williams,…

Will their tangled web come to haunt local pols?

Virginia’s long-time Republican National Committeeman Morton C. Blackwell also heads a non-profit political training group called the Leadership Institute (www.leadershipinstitute.org). Proven successful in training political operatives of all political stripes, Blackwell years ago came up with and published 45 “Laws of the Public Policy Process,” laws which should be required reading for anyone who aspires…

Little action on immigration

House Republicans promised to get tough on illegal-immigration issues this year but ended the session having passed no major legislation. Bills were introduced to create new regulations in many areas, including business, education, criminal justice and voting. Employers would have to vouch for their workers. Last year’s statewide elections brought the topic to the forefront…