With the retirement of longtime Del. Ken Melvin (who was appointed to the bench), there is no incumbent in the 80th House of Delegates district. Matthew James became the Democratic nominee in this district after winning the June primary. He faces Republican Jennifer Lee. Both candidates are, as The Virginian-Pilot pointed out, first time candidates … Continue reading Pilot profiles 80th, 64th HoD races
Day: October 6, 2009
Tuesday roundup
Bill Bolling is up 17 points in the latest SurveyUSA poll. So why did he release an attack ad? Could it be that SurveyUSA's numbers aren't accurate and Bolling's own internal polling is showing a tightening of the race? ~ There is a Battleground Virginia program airing this evening at 7pm featuring the gubernatorial candidates. … Continue reading Tuesday roundup
Bouchard on the air
Del. Joe Bouchard is on the air with his first campaign ad. Given that his RSLC is trying to buy the seat in the 83rd, won't you contribute a few bucks and help Joe continue getting out his message to voters?
Update on People’s Debate October 12
The People's Debate is rapidly approaching, coming up next Monday, October 12. And what would a people's debate be without the ability of the people to ask questions? Click on the picture on the left to email your written questions to be asked of the candidates. You can also submit a video question via email … Continue reading Update on People’s Debate October 12
Politics and football
Sometimes, I'm amazed at how much politics and football are alike. Yes, they are both contact sports, although sometimes politics is more like boxing - with all the bobbing and weaving going on. Both require a fan base for each team. I'm a Redskins fan - which pretty much means my favorite team is the … Continue reading Politics and football
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