Fun times in Richmond! As regular readers are aware, yesterday Chris Deaton reported on the Virginia House of Delegates race that was ultimately decided by one vote. Or was it? Republican David Yancey went into the recount leading by 10 votes over Democrat Shelly Simonds. But then seemingly lost by one. The story gets weirder, because a court invalidated one vote and now the race is tied. So, what next?
But that’s not all, the Post reports:
I don’t live anywhere near Yancey’s district, but his name did pop up on social media for a bill he sponsored regarding dog kennels and groomers.
This proposal would drive up the costs of dog daycare through the roof, and it’s already expensive as is. What’s worse, is that it could put a lot of groomers or daycare providers out of business. Reasonable people, who love their dogs, can decide what is right and appropriate for them and their dog. If somebody wants smaller sized dog day care and is willing to pay more for it, great. But that doesn’t mean the rest of us should be forced to do so.
Who says sport isn’t innovating? One of the great things about Red Bull is that it sports fun and innovate new sports, like Crashed Ice. (Basically a downhill ice cross.) When I was an in-shape high school hockey player, such a sport did not exist, which is sad, because I probably would have been good at it. It’s not a sport many will be able to participate in, as not many courses exists, but it is fun to watch.
A new ice-based sport has emerged: Eisfussball. Imagine soccer, but on a hockey rink, played wearing bowling shoes. Enjoy.
Headlines you can’t make up: “Sen. Schumer urges quick federal review for Legoland” — Associated Press, 12/21/17
Never lose your passion, Wyatt. Folks on the left have seized on a meme for the GOP tax plan: Wyatt Ingraham Koch, son of the non-famous third Koch brother, for selling (admittedly) ugly shirts. While I don’t recommend dropping the sort of coin to buy one of these shirts as a gag, there are far better targets than poor Wyatt, who is clearly living his dream. You go, Wyatt! Also, a word of advice: drop the suit over the engagement ring, buddy. $180,000 now vs. a protracted, costly divorce later is actually quite the bargain.
Ivanka Trump is a bad tax surrogate. Law & Crime reports that her Fox & Friends segment ended with this:
Except, no. That’s wrong. (Plus, the idea of filing taxes on a postcards is a recipe for identity theft.)
CHAPPAQUIDDICK the movie has its full trailer out. The movie stars Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, Ed Helms, Jim Gaffigan, Clancy Brown, and Taylor Nichols with Olivia Thirlby and Bruce Dern.
“Moses had a temper but he never left a girl at the bottom of the Red Sea.” Yowza.
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