Day: July 27, 2009

Special session: Whitfield NOT included

I just received a copy of the Governor's proclamation regarding the August 19th Special Session.  Note what it says (click to enlarge): for the sole purpose of considering changes to the Code of Virginia to assure Virginia's compliance with the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts What a shame. Perhaps the legislature can … Continue reading Special session: Whitfield NOT included →

Deeds garners NARAL Pro-Choice VA endorsement

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds has received the endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia's PAC. The endorsement is not unexpected. After Saturday's debate, Deeds' campaign manager Joe Abbey said: One of the starkest differences in the debate today was on a woman’s right to choose. Every voter in Virginia deserves to know that Bob McDonnell opposes … Continue reading Deeds garners NARAL Pro-Choice VA endorsement →

On Deeds and the black vote

There is a meme developing in the gubernatorial race regarding Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds. It seems that the talking heads - none of which, I might add, are black - have decided that Deeds has a "problem" with black voters.  They cite as evidence three things: Deeds' performance in the primary Sheila Johnson's endorsement of … Continue reading On Deeds and the black vote →