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 Pints and Politics
Day: May 29, 2009
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 RPV convention starts today
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 What Matters TV: The A-Team
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 Friday funnies
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