Pilot profiles 21st HoD race

Saturday, The Virginian-Pilot profiled the two candidates vying to represent the 21st House district in Virginia Beach: incumbent Democrat Bobby Mathieson and Republican challenger Ron Villaneuva. While there are differences in their approaches, both candidates agree that transportation is a challenging issue for the General Assembly. Much of the article focuses on the charges the … Continue reading Pilot profiles 21st HoD race

Monday roundup: video edition

Creigh Deeds released a new ad today House Dems released an update on the state of the races Sheila Johnson visited Hampton Roads recently on behalf of Bob McDonnell. According to my sources, her visit included a luncheon at the Westin, a town hall meeting and a meet and greet at McCormick & Schmick's. I'm … Continue reading Monday roundup: video edition

Wagner on the air

Democratic LG candidate Jody Wagner has released her first ad of the general election.  Titled "Best," the ad will air in the Hampton Roads, Richmond and Roanoke media markets.

More RSLC money for Chris Stolle

Friday, the Virginia Public Access Project recorded another $160,000 contribution from the Republican State Leadership Committee to 83rd House district challenger Chris Stolle. This brings the total contributed to Stolle by the RSLC to almost $250,000. Still think the RSLC isn't trying to buy this seat? No other candidate has received this much money from … Continue reading More RSLC money for Chris Stolle

Bob’s world: family policy proposal #9

A look at one of the fifteen policy proposals put forth by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell in his thesis and the extent to which he attempted to implement the proposal during his career as a legislator and attorney general. Fight the use of federal funds for state sex-education programs or school-based health clinics giving … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #9