Archive for March 2009
Bowerbank event in Chesapeake Saturday
Del. Lionell Spruill Sr. will be hosting a campaign kickoff breakfast/meet and greet for LG candidate Jon Bowerbank this Saturday, March 14, from 8am to 10am at Bethany Baptist Church, 2587 Campostella Road, Chesapeake, 23324. The event is free and open to the public.
Signer Coffee Break 03/10: restoration of voting rights
Mike Signer, candidate for LG, released another Coffee Break video today. Watch it – and understand the reasoning behind Virginia being only one of two states to continue to resist restoring voting rights to convicted felons. Check out what Jack & Jill Politics has to say about this.
American Idol 03/10/09: The baker’s dozen
The thirteen finalists of American Idol performed the music of Michael Jackson Tuesday night. Two of them will be eliminated Wednesday night. Opening the show was Lil Rounds, who sang “The Way You Make Me Feel,” from the 1987 Bad album. She did a good job, although I wouldn’t have heaped the praise on her … Continue reading
Fairfax special election
Trying to watch AI and two elections makes for a busy night Anyway, the situation in Fairfaix County for the Board of Supervisors seat from Braddock is interesting. You can follow the results here (pdf). As of this writing, John Cook is leading Ilrwoung Moon 5937 to 5868. However, it seems that there is a … Continue reading
Norfolk CA special election results
Hmm – it’s 7:07pm, the polls are closed. There is no link on the State Board of Elections website nor is the Norfolk Electoral Board website link live. This special election pits Democrat Greg Underwood against Republican John Coggeshall for the opportunity to serve the remaining term of Jack Doyle, who was elevated to a … Continue reading
BREAKING: Clarke Hogan retires
I’ve just received word that Del. Clarke Hogan (R-60) will not run for re-election in the fall. What is going on in the RPV these days? UPDATE: Seems The Gazette Virginian got this story earlier. (via RedStorm PAC)
Moran announces more Hampton Roads support
Brian Moran, candidate for governor, announced more Hampton Roads support this morning. Endorsing Moran today were: Sheriffs Bob McCabe of Norfolk and BJ Roberts of Hampton; Virginia Beach School Board Members Brent McKenzie and Todd Davidson; Commissioners of the Revenue Sharon McDonald of Norfolk and Ross Mugler of Hampton; City Councilman Bryan Collins of Chesapeake; … Continue reading
Nye joins Blue Dogs
According to The Virginian-Pilot (no link available): Rep. Glenn Nye, a Norfolk Democrat who rode Barack Obama’s coattails last fall to claim what had been a reliably Republican seat in the House, moved last week to reassure voters that he’s a fiscal conservative. As the new administration touted a budget plan that includes record deficits … Continue reading
Hampton Dems event: Shannon video
Remarks delivered by Del. Steve Shannon, candidate for AG. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.
Hampton Dems event: Deeds video
Senator Creigh Deeds remarks to the Hampton Dems Sunday afternoon. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.
Hampton Dems event: Moran video
Former delegate Brian Moran’s remarks to the Hampton Dems Sunday afternoon. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.
Hampton Dems event
The Hampton Dems hosted an event this afternoon for statewide and local Democratic candidates. In attendance were gubernatorial candidates Brian Moran and Creigh Deeds along with attorney general candidate Steve Shannon. Surrogates for gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, and lieutenant governor candidates Jody Wagner, Jon Bowerbank, and Pat Edmonson were also there. Prior to the speeches, … Continue reading
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