Political Commentary

This section offers thought-provoking, sometimes lively, op-eds and commentary on races, candidates and public policy issues facing Virginians in 2003 and beyond.

8-19-03    On School Spending: How Matters More than How Much
                 By A. Barton Hinkle, Richmond Times-Dispatch

8-13-03    The Benefits of HOT Lanes (Transportation)
                 By Dr. Fred Gramlich, Washington Times

6-1-03      Playing to the Middle is a Losing Strategy
                 By Patrick McSweeney, Daily Press

5-18-03    When State Debt Isn't Debt at All
                 By Patrick McSweeney
, Daily Press

5-11-03    Stop the Erosion of Virginia's Tradition of Integrity
                 By Patrick McSweeney, Daily Press

4-6-03    Let’s Bring Government Spending Under Control
                 B
y Patrick McSweeney, Daily Press