Archive for October 2009
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
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
10/23 higher speed rail town meeting
Save the Date! Friday, October 23 9:45 – Noon Future of Hampton Roads presents a Town Meeting at Old Dominion University on High-Speed Rail for Hampton Roads What are the Alternatives? It’s a decision that will affect our economy for the next 50 years ! Free and Open to the Public Informed speakers with lots … Continue reading
Mathieson event with Governor October 14
Please join us for a Reception with special guest Governor Tim Kaine to benefit Robert “Bobby” Mathieson Virginia House of Delegates 21st District Wednesday, October 14th Steinhilber’s Restaurant 653 Thalia Road Virginia Beach 6:00-8:00 pm Come enjoy fine local seafood in one of Virginia’s oldest local restaurants! $2000 Host $1000 Supporter $500 Friend $250 Individual … Continue reading
Wednesday roundup: not much happening out there
ICYMI the gubernatorial candidates appeared on Battleground Virginia last night, taking questions from the moderators as well as those submitted by Virginia voters. The video is here. ~ The candidates for AG square off in a debate tonight at the Verizon Auditorium of Mason’s Prince William campus. Doors open at 7pm, with the debate starting … Continue reading
Tax amnesty starts today
The Virginia Department of Taxation has launched a website to inform taxpayers of the new tax amnesty program, which starts today and runs through December 5. The program applies to taxes administered by the Department; however, not all tax periods are eligible. For example, only individual income taxes for the taxable year 2007 and prior … Continue reading
FTC takes on bloggers, time for FEC to do same
Much has been written about the FTC’s upcoming oversight of blogs. As I said a while back … the FTC does not appear to be trying to regulate political blogging. Bloggers are free to mislead and mis-inform the public without fear of Big Brother watching. I have become convinced that it is time for the … Continue reading
Pilot profiles 80th, 64th HoD races
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
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
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
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.
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