Fishwick in AG’s race

I guess he made up his mind since I last posted about this. John Fishwick has set up a website and even recorded an introductory video. That's some funky music you got there, John 😉

Can Warner get to 70%?

The latest Washington Post poll has Mark Warner up 30 points over Jim Gilmore. That is what is known as a thumping. The question has never been will Mark win but rather how large a win he will have. Can he get to 70% of the vote, which would be about the same as his … Continue reading Can Warner get to 70%?

Drake profited from foreclosures

According to the Democratic Party of Virginia, 2nd Congressional District Rep. Thelma Drake has made more than $400,000 as the result of her purchases of foreclosed homes. In a memo released Tuesday (pdf) and in a related press release, documentation of gains of $437,750 is provided, as follows: Drake purchased 2619 Pretty Lake Avenue in … Continue reading Drake profited from foreclosures

Jones for mayor event in Norfolk draws a crowd

He may be running for Mayor of Richmond but Dwight Jones has friends in Hampton Roads. Sunday afternoon, some of them gathered for a fundraiser for him. The event came on the same day that The Richmond Times Dispatch released its poll showing that the race for mayor is a virtual tie between Jones and … Continue reading Jones for mayor event in Norfolk draws a crowd