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A View from the Right column by Mike Hodge I have an important question to pose to you, but first an observation. You’ve heard all the hoopla about Tim Kaine being Barack Obama’s VP. I wanted to tell you why this is a good thing for Valley Republicans. Bill Bolling running for governor and Bob…

Message on speculation starting to sink in

Chris Graham

Analysis by Chris Graham [email protected] We were getting it even before we heard that Exxon-Mobil was reporting a record second-quarter profit. Recent polling done by Rasmussen Reports and AAA Mid-Atlantic shows that Americans think that we should focus our efforts on excessive futures-market speculation as we approach solutions to high prices at the pump. Forty-seven…

Does Kaine make sense on Obama ticket?

Chris Graham

Analysis by Chris Graham [email protected] The talk about Tim Kaine being on Barack Obama’s VP short list is no accident. Just look at the timing. That’s what has Christopher Newport University political-science professor Quentin Kidd thinking there’s more to the firestorm of coverage on this short-list news than maybe meets the eye. “There are two…

Sizemore among VBL honorees

Chris Graham

Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Waynesboro second baseman Brandon Sizemore had another solid week as the Generals completed their run at the Valley League Southern Division crown. Sizemore, named one of the league’s players of the week for the final week of the regular season, hit .444 with two homers and 10 RBI. The College…

Jimmie Johnson on Richmond radio

Chris Graham

Item by Chris Graham [email protected] Two-time reigning NASCAR Sprint champion Jimmie Johnson will be in Virginia on Thursday to promote the September Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway as the cohost of “The Final Round” with Wes McElroy on Sports Radio 910. Johnson will join McElroy and a Yorktown fan, Lesley Ramey,…