Archive for September 2009
New Deeds radio ad
Creigh Deeds has a new radio ad out, with slightly different versions across the state. Here is the Hampton Roads version. BTW – how do you like the look of the audio player?
Wednesday roundup: polls, whales
Polls, polls, and more polls. Late Tuesday, SurveyUSA released a poll that shows McDonnell leading Deeds by 14, Bolling leading Wagner by 13, and Cuccinelli leading Shannon by 11. The ink was barely dry on Bob Holsworth’s analysis of this poll versus the PPP one when Rasmussen released their poll showing McDonnell up by 9. … Continue reading
A tale of two endorsers
The Shad Plank is conducting a poll about the effect of endorsements on your vote. Yes, I voted in the poll. My choice was “I don’t pay attention to endorsements,” which, as of this writing, is the most popular: 61% of respondents have chosen it. But the fact that some people’s votes are influenced by … Continue reading
Tuesday roundup: endorsements, polls
Reminder – Bobby Mathieson is having an event starting at 5:30 this afternoon. Details are here. ~ Creigh Deeds received the endorsement of former Republican governor Linwood Holton this morning. Holton is the father-in-law of Governor Tim Kaine. ~ ICYMI – a Facebook poll asking if President Obama should be killed has been pulled, the … Continue reading
Tax commissioner rules in Norfolk business case
Virginia Tax Commissioner Janie Bowen released a ruling last week in the ongoing dispute between Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald and some local businesses. The issue surrounds implementation of the BPOL tax. BPOL, which stands for Business, Professional and Occupational License, is a tax imposed on businesses for the privilege of doing business … Continue reading
Monday roundup: Shannon endorsement, Deeds ad
NOVABizPAC, the political action committee of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, announced that it has endorsed Democrat Steve Shannon for Attorney General. From the press release: “The Trustees voted to endorse Delegate Steve Shannon in recognition of his hard work promoting and protecting the interests of the Fairfax Chamber and our members. I commend he … Continue reading
Redskins are hopeless
I remember well the rookie year of Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Troy Aikman. The team went 1-15 that year, although Aikman didn’t start the one win – his record as a starter was 0-11. But that one win came against my favorite team, the Washington Redskins, who went into the game sporting a 3-2 record. Yesterday, … Continue reading
ICYMI: McDonnell on Fox News Sunday
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell appeared on Fox News Sunday. The 10-minute interview, conducted by host Chris Wallace, wasn’t as friendly as McDonnell had probably hoped. On several occasions, Wallace just nailed him. Check it out.
Fiesta with Bobby
Celebrate the close of the September filing period, taste El Taco Loco’s famous Mexican lasagna, and give Bobby the support he needs for the final month of the campaign! Join us for Mexican Munchies with Delegate Bobby Mathieson 21st District-Virginia House of Delegates El Taco Loco 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (In … Continue reading
Deeds: “I’ll be the governor…”
Creigh Deeds spoke at the Fall Kickoff meeting of the Greater Hampton Roads Black Chamber of Commerce, of which I am a charter member, Thursday evening. Afterwards, I spent a few minutes with him.
Deeds remarks in Virginia Beach
Here are the remarks offered by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds at Thursday’s forum in Virginia Beach, including the question-and-answer session at the end.
McDonnell remarks in Virginia Beach
Here are the remarks offered by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell at Thursday’s forum in Virginia Beach, including the question-and-answer session at the end.
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