Day: September 29, 2007

Gingrich not running

According to the AP, Newt Gingrich will not be running for president in 2008. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will not run for president in 2008 after determining he could not legally explore a bid and remain as head of his tax-exempt political organization, a spokesman said Saturday. Guess he didn't want to give up … Continue reading Gingrich not running →

OTR 09/30/07: Farlow v Pogge

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a mini-debate between the candidates for the open seat in the 96th district, Democrat Troy Farlow and Republican Brenda Pogge, moderated by host Joel Rubin. Also on tap is a discussion with Norfolk Police spokesman Chris Amos regarding the status of the investigation into the Ocean View attack. … Continue reading OTR 09/30/07: Farlow v Pogge →

Heretick and Quayle trade barbs

Another article in today's Virginian-Pilot, this time about Senator Fred Quayle and his Democratic challenger Steve Heretick. Quayle accuses Heretick of violating campaign finance rules by not explaining a decrease of $1,890 in his account balance. Heretick says it is likely a clerical error and attacked Quayle for not paying over $30,000 in taxes. Simple … Continue reading Heretick and Quayle trade barbs →

Welch uses picture without permission

The Virginian-Pilot today reports that Del. John Welch is using a picture taken of himself with Virginia Beach Sheriff Paul Lanteigne in his mail. Problem is, Lanteigne didn't authorize its use and he is not endorsing Welch in his battle against Democratic challenger Bobby Mathieson. "If he'd asked me to use those photos, I'd have … Continue reading Welch uses picture without permission →