Author Archives: vjp

I learned a lot about politics as the result of my run for Treasurer. This blog is my way of staying in touch with those who supported me and reaching out to those who did not.

Announcing Virginia Free Press.org

Thursday, July 16, 2009 – 11:50 am

Check it out!

Posted in Politics, Virginia, blogging | Leave a Comment

6/30/09 Financial reports – local House races

Thursday, July 16, 2009 – 8:01 am

July 15 was the filing deadline for financial reports for the period 5/28 – 6/30. These reports are now available at Virginia Public Access Project. Here’s a rundown on the local House races, including a couple of additional races since my last post on this.  (Note: * indicates incumbent.) Since there are so many races, [...]

Posted in 2009 Elections, Hampton Roads, Local, Politics, Virginia | Comments (3)

Bouchard/Stolle joint appearance Thursday

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 – 4:38 pm

Incumbent Democratic Delegate Joe Bouchard and Republican challenger Chris Stolle will have a joint appearance Thursday, July 16, at a candidates’ forum sponsored by the Third Precinct Citizens Advisory Committee. The forum will be held from 7pm to 9pm in the cafeteria at Bayside High School (4960 Haygood Rd , Virginia Beach, VA 23455)
Voters in [...]

Posted in Hampton Roads, Local, Politics | Leave a Comment

New Rasmussen poll: McDonnell 44%, Deeds 41%

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 – 12:25 pm

Rasmussen has released a new Virginia gubernatorial poll today which shows Republican Bob McDonnell at 44% and Democrat Creigh Deeds at 41%.  The money quote:
The key to Deeds’ fortunes in November may prove to be how President Obama is viewed by voters in the state.
Um yeah. It’s called being a Virginia Democrat.

Posted in 2009 Gubernatorial Race, Local, Politics, Virginia | Leave a Comment

RT gets McDonnell on jobs

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 – 11:34 am

The Roanoke Times has an interesting editorial on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. The subtitle says it all:

Check the record. Bob McDonnell voted to strip a job fund he now calls vital.

Go on over and read the whole thing.
McDonnell really should explain himself.
Yep. And we hope he will.

Posted in 2009 Gubernatorial Race, Local, Politics, Virginia | Comments (1)

It’s time

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 – 10:19 am
Posted in National, Politics | Comments (15)

Hearing on Scott bill today

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 – 9:48 am

The Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security of the House Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing today at 3pm on Rep. Bobby Scott’s Youth Promise Act.
Thanks to Lauren Victoria Burke of CREW of 42 for the tip! She’s keeping up with all of the legislation put forth by the Congressional Black Caucus.

Posted in Local, National, Politics, Virginia | Leave a Comment