Archive for October 2009
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
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
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
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
Mathieson, Bouchard Pancake Breakfast
Second Annual Pancake Breakfast Honoring Our Delegates Bobby Mathieson & Joe Bouchard Hosted by The Honorable Lionell Spruill When: Saturday, Oct. 10th, from 8am to 10am Where: New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church 5549 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach Cost: $5 Per Attendee Questions? Call 226-0427 or 226-0435.
Jeff’s Notes: On Wilder
Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times Dispatch takes on former Governor Doug Wilder in the latest version of Jeff’s Notes.
Deeds, Kaine to attend Norfolk NAACP dinner
The Norfolk branch of the NAACP will hold its 52nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet tomorrow. The event will be held at The Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton Avenue. The speaker for this year’s dinner will be Rev. Dr. James W. Webb II, pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Among the many electeds and candidates in … Continue reading
Abbott Day of Action rally Saturday
You’re Invited to Robin Abbott’s DAY OF ACTION RALLY!! With Special Guest Governor Tim Kaine When: Saturday, October 3rd 4:00-5:30pm Where: Little Italy, Italian Restaurant 13175 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA (In Greenwood, 1 mile east of Newport News Regional Park) All Are Welcome Come out, meet the Governor and support Robin for Delegate in … Continue reading
Friday fun: Autumn Leaf Test
Been a while since I posted one of these. With the leaves starting to change colors, I thought this one appropriate. You Are Peaceful and Passive You are an accommodating, diplomatic person. You know there is good and evil in everyone.You try to live with things as they are. You know there’s a lot in … Continue reading
Thursday roundup: not much happening out there
I’ve started doing these afternoon roundups to grab the info that has come out during the day you may have missed. Today, not much happening out there. Here’s what I’ve heard about: Republican AG candidate Ken Cuccinelli held a press conference call this morning to announce his plans for the AG’s office to advocate on … Continue reading
Ethics panel on Hamilton meets
Adam Rhew of NBC29 broke the story a couple of days ago of the ethics panel meeting in Richmond regarding Del. Phil Hamilton. Today’s Virginian-Pilot reports that the panel has interviewed three people from Old Dominion University: President John Broderick, Dean William Graves and administrator David Blackburn. Others interviewed in connection with the ethics inquiry … Continue reading
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