Heretick event with Warner

Steve Heretick, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Senatorial district, is having an event this Sunday, August 26, with former governor Mark Warner. The event will be held at the R and R Ranch (7742 Quaker Drive, Suffolk) from 6pm to 8pm. Tickets are $50 or $250 if you want to attend the special reception … Continue reading Heretick event with Warner

NN Dems event tomorrow

Thursday, August 23rd at 7 PM, the Newport News Democratic City Committee is hosting a "Turning Newport News Blue" dinner. The event will be held at the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Hall, 812 Warwick Blvd at Union Street. From an email I received: Many special invited guest and candidates will be in attendance to talk … Continue reading NN Dems event tomorrow

Upcoming Iraq rally and vigil

The Iraq Summer Campaign is sponsoring a Take A Stand Town Hall and Stand Up Vigil in Hampton Roads. The event will be held Tuesday, August 28, at 7pm at the Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church Community Center in Virginia Beach. RSVP here.

Dueling op eds: Rerras v Northam

Today's Virginian Pilot features op eds from the 6th Senatorial district candidates: Republican incumbent Nick Rerras and Democratic challenger Ralph Northam. The topic is the so-called abuser fees. In his piece, Rerras takes pot shots at Northam, the Governor and Senate Democrats, while offering no solutions of his own. I will work to improve this … Continue reading Dueling op eds: Rerras v Northam

21/51: Believe!

The Daily Press has an interview with Democratic Party chairman Richard "Dickie" Cranwell, in which he discusses the chances of Democrats gaining control of the General Assembly. In all candor, I believe that the likely scenario is that we'll take control of the Senate. I think the House is a more difficult task, but based … Continue reading 21/51: Believe!