Day: October 11, 2006

SurveyUSA: Webb v Allen debate

Given the opportunity to watch Monday night's debate between incumbent Republican Senator George Allen and Democratic challenger Jim Webb, 69% of those surveyed chose to watch something else. Another 1% weren't sure. How can you not be sure if you watched something? About the only thing that could make me feel more disappointed in the … Continue reading SurveyUSA: Webb v Allen debate →

Mayor’s Town Hall meeting tonight: Ward 2

Mayor Paul Fraim has announced a series of six Town Hall meetings to be held around the city in an attempt to solict from residents input on what we think our needs are prior to the start of the budget process in January. The first of those meetings will be held tonight at the Lafayette-Winona … Continue reading Mayor’s Town Hall meeting tonight: Ward 2 →

VP: Wednesday question for the candidates

Here is the last of the questions posed by the Virginian-Pilot to the candidates: How should the experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan guide U.S. foreign policy in the future? We have spent a half-trillion dollars in Iraq and Afghanistan. What should our priorities be for the future? The responses: George Allen Jim Webb Thelma Drake … Continue reading VP: Wednesday question for the candidates →