Bouchard/Stolle joint appearance Thursday

Incumbent Democratic Delegate Joe Bouchard and Republican challenger Chris Stolle will have a joint appearance Thursday, July 16, at a candidates' forum sponsored by the Third Precinct Citizens Advisory Committee. The forum will be held from 7pm to 9pm in the cafeteria at Bayside High School (4960 Haygood Rd , Virginia Beach, VA 23455) Voters … Continue reading Bouchard/Stolle joint appearance Thursday

New Rasmussen poll: McDonnell 44%, Deeds 41%

Rasmussen has released a new Virginia gubernatorial poll today which shows Republican Bob McDonnell at 44% and Democrat Creigh Deeds at 41%.  The money quote: The key to Deeds’ fortunes in November may prove to be how President Obama is viewed by voters in the state. Um yeah. It's called being a Virginia Democrat.

RT gets McDonnell on jobs

The Roanoke Times has an interesting editorial on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. The subtitle says it all: Check the record. Bob McDonnell voted to strip a job fund he now calls vital. Go on over and read the whole thing. McDonnell really should explain himself. Yep. And we hope he will.

Hearing on Scott bill today

The Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the House Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing today at 3pm on Rep. Bobby Scott's Youth Promise Act. Thanks to Lauren Victoria Burke of CREW of 42 for the tip! She's keeping up with all of the legislation put forth by the Congressional Black … Continue reading Hearing on Scott bill today

Wakeup call

Chris Graham of the Augusta Free Press has up a post asking what is going on with Virginia Democrats. What he said was what I alluded to in my post almost a month ago. It's more than just money - and we'll see that with tomorrow's report filings. There seems to be lethargy almost everywhere. … Continue reading Wakeup call