Archive for May 2009
Pints and Politics
Norfolk Area Young Democrats Pints and Politics Gubernatorial Primary Candidates Straw Poll / Fundraiser Saturday, May 30th 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. $10 – proceeds for the Norfolk Area and Virginia YDs The New Belmont, (Upstairs) 2117 Colonial Ave. All Democrats welcome VAYD will host a Statewide youth straw poll for the Governor’s Primary Race. … Continue reading
RPV convention starts today
The Republican Party of Virginia will start its convention today. Bearing Drift will have live coverage throughout the weekend. The convention will officially nominate Bob McDonnell for governor. Bill Bolling, the incumbent LG, has a challenge for that nomination but from reading the righty blogs, it appears he should win in a rout. The real … Continue reading
What Matters TV: The A-Team
Not my description but that of WHRO CEO Bert Schmidt. The monthly editorial roundtable takes on – what else? – the political issues of the day. Joining host Cathy Lewis are Don Luzzatto, editorial page editor at The Virginian-Pilot, Daily Press reporter Kimball Payne, Bearing Drift’s Brian Kirwan and yours truly. The show airs at … Continue reading
Friday funnies
First up – he who would be AG: Then there’s the correction that beats all others. A May 22 editorial on Virginia’s Democratic gubernatorial primary incorrectly stated that Terry R. McAuliffe had described himself as a “huckster.” In his autobiography, Mr. McAuliffe described himself as a “hustler.” Not funny: Don’t smile at the DMV. “The … Continue reading
Jody’s First Ad
LG candidate Jody Wagner has started to run ads in Hampton Roads, Charlottesville and Richmond. Here is her first ad (HR/CV version).
Norfolk assessor not coming in your house
The people have spoken: Tax assessors will no longer enter the homes of residents to update records because media coverage of the practice has sparked negative public reaction. Real Estate Assessor Deborah Bunn made the announcement shortly after a meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mayor Paul Fraim. An alert reader of mine brought the issue to … Continue reading
Congressional Issues luncheon
The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce hosted a Congressional Issues luncheon Wednesday. The event featured the four Congressmen that represent the area: Rob Wittman (R-1st), Glenn Nye (D-2nd), Bobby Scott (D-3rd) and Randy Forbes (R-4th). Each of the Congressmen were given five minutes for an opening statement. They were asked to address a wide range … Continue reading
Did Kris Allen really win?
There has been a lot of talk on the internet about who voted for Kris Allen, this year’s winner, and why. Until now, though, no one disputed the vote itself. A New York Times article might change all that. AT&T, one of the biggest corporate sponsors of “American Idol,” might have influenced the outcome of … Continue reading
Wagner adds another Congressional endorsement
The campaign of Jody Wagner has received another Congressional endorsement. This time, it is that of 3rd Congressional Representative Bobby Scott. From the press release: Said Scott: “I’m proud to stand with Jody Wagner in her race for Lt. Governor. As a long-time legislator in the Virginia Assembly and Congress, I have great respect for … Continue reading
Meyera goes commercial
Check out this ABNB ad featuring former Virginia Beach mayor Meyera Oberndorf
Mathieson pizza party, gov straw poll
Come cast your VOTE in the Gubernatorial Straw Poll! Filing Deadline Pizza Party DATE: Wednesday, May 27th TIME: 5:30-7:30pm LOCATION: ShoreBreak 2941 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, 23451 COST: $25 Per Person Please RSVP
Norfolk group gets signatures, now up to Council
In less than a month, a Norfolk group has obtained 5,000 signatures in its efforts to overturn a council decision that would allow a developer to build an apartment complex in Highland Park. Among those signing was council member Barclay Wynn, who voted against the proposal. “What the council did was wrong,” he said. “The … Continue reading
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