VA House Speaker Stops Redistricting Bill
Republican-sponsored Senate bill proposed redrawing many districts for GOP edge.
Virginia Speaker of the House William J. Howell (R-Stafford) broke with his own party on Wednesday, using a procedural ruling to stop the Republican-sponsored redistricting plan. The plan might have had a chance of passing the Virginia House if it made it to the floor for a vote, but Howell quashed the bill, clearing the way for the House to concentrate on Gov. Bob McDonnell's transportation plan, The Washington Post reported. State Sen. Dave Marsden was vocal in his opposition to the bill passed by the Senate the day President Obama was taking the ceremonial oath of office, in an interview with Patch calling it a "sad day for the Commonwealth." “I am committed to upholding the honor and traditions of both the office of Speaker, the …
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Sandra
3:06 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Funny thing is, Republicans don't play fair, even within their own party! Look at what Cuccinelli and his supporters engineered so that Bill Bolling wouldn't be able to get the GOP nomination. I hope this does energize everyone (not just Democrats) to vote against the GOP on the next ballot. We need some reasonable representatives in office, as our state has been embarrassed enough by all of the … more ›