There was an article in the local newspaper the other day about the ministers at the Norfolk Unitarian Church. The newly arrived ministers at Unitarian Church of Norfolk are happy to officiate over the ceremonies where couples say, "I do." But when it comes to signing marriage licenses, the Revs. Phyllis L. Hubbell and John … Continue reading To wed or not to wed
Month: October 2009
10/15/09 Financial Reports – local House races
Financial reports covering the period 9/1-9/30 were due by 5pm today. Some of the reports are not yet available on Virginia Public Access Project but are on the State Board of Elections website. As before, continue below the fold for the details. (Note: * indicates incumbent.) 21st Bobby Mathieson (D)* – raised $119,832, on hand … Continue reading 10/15/09 Financial Reports – local House races
Did you forget something, Phil?
Now I know you said "Peninsula's colleges" but you left out one that has a presence on the Peninsula. And you did try to make sure that that university got its "fair share of state support," right? (To be honest, I think it takes a brass pair to even mention higher ed in an ad, … Continue reading Did you forget something, Phil?
89th House candidate bio raises questions
The Virginian-Pilot profiled the candidates in the 89th House district race Friday. Incumbent Democrat Kenny Alexander faces the challenge of independent candidate Anthony J. Triplin. The Pilot raised some issues of judgments being rendered against Triplin, who is making his first run for office. But it appears that there are other issues as well. I've … Continue reading 89th House candidate bio raises questions
Deeds v McDonnell: and the winner is
... no one, really. I traveled to Richmond last night to watch the only televised debate between Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell. I was in the studio, which prohibited me from blogging or tweeting but gave me a glimpse of the candidates that the camera is incapable of capturing. The two men sat side by … Continue reading Deeds v McDonnell: and the winner is
Norfolk City Attorney tries to swat a gnat – and it swats back
Reading Christina Nuckols column in Sunday's Virginian-Pilot, I found a kindred spirit who also thinks that campaigns spend way too much time paying attention to blogs. She even used the same terminology as I: Blogs have real value, whether they’re generated by amateur political buffs or mainstream media. They can and do offer thoughtful analysis … Continue reading Norfolk City Attorney tries to swat a gnat – and it swats back
Bouchard event 10/24
Meet and Greet for Delegate Joe Bouchard! Hosted by: Georgia Allen - Louisa Strayhorn Beatriz Amberman - Sylvia Nery Strickland Jyoti Pal - Joanne Truong Jenny Wong-Slaughter - Shewling Moy Wong Food, Silent Auction, and Conversation! Followed by a Ballroom Dancing demonstration Special Guest: The Honorable Glenn Nye Host - $250 … Continue reading Bouchard event 10/24
Friday notes and open thread
Well, Thursday afternoon brought us the latest poll in the Virginia statewide races. (Details are here if you want to look.) Have to say I'm not feeling too confident about now. Reminder: Pancake breakfast for Bobby Mathieson and Joe Bouchard is tomorrow morning. Details are here. The Virginian-Pilot continues its profile of local House races. … Continue reading Friday notes and open thread
NARAL weighs in on O’Bannon, Shields fight
In a letter to the editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Tarina Keene, the executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia and former resident of Norfolk, takes Del. John O'Bannon (R-73rd) to task for his statements regarding . Below is the unedited version of the letter (links added for clarity). To the Editor, In the article, (Delegate … Continue reading NARAL weighs in on O’Bannon, Shields fight
Thursday update: TV ads, the Obama meme
Tuesday, Del. Bobby Mathieson (D-21) released the first campaign ad of his re-election campaign. The Deeds campaign released a new TV ad today as well. And ICYMI, there is a new meme about the Deeds campaign: that Obama won't be back in the state to campaign for Deeds. And Gov Kaine can't say whether the … Continue reading Thursday update: TV ads, the Obama meme
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