2007 General Assemby races
Spruill, Cranwell announce support for Obama
Delegate Lionell Spruill, one of Hillary Clinton’s staunchest supporters, has announced his support for the presumed Democratic nominee, Barack Obama. “I held out until the end,” Spruill said. “I kept my promise.” Spruill was with Clinton in New York Tuesday and was one of those with her onstage after her speech. He has worked tirelessly … Continue reading
Blast from the (recent) past: Moran in VB
Here’s a bit of video from Democratic Caucus Chair Brian J. Moran’s remarks in Virginia Beach just before the election.
Moran: “Solutions Don’t Come With Party Label”
In response to George Allen’s post-election commentary last week, Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran penned this article, which appeared in Sunday’s Richmond Times Dispatch. Election Day is but a beginning. True leadership is not about winning elections, but about providing the government Virginians deserve. And these elections were a clear and ringing affirmation of the … Continue reading
The relevance of the political blogosphere
Jim Hoeft and Brian Kirwin over at Bearing Drift posted a joint piece on their take on the relevance of the blogosphere. Now that I’ve had time to rest after last week’s elections, I re-read the post and was about to post a response over there but decided it was just too long. While there … Continue reading
Former elected official didn’t vote
As a protest against the nasty campaigns waged, former Virginia Beach Clerk of Court J. Curtis Fruit did not vote in last week’s elections. From The Virginian Pilot: But in a letter to The Virginian-Pilot published the day before the election, and in an interview Thursday , Fruit said he is appalled by the recent … Continue reading
On redistricting
Back in June, when I first put up my 21/51 page, I explained the implications of it in this post. In the aftermath of Tuesday’s elections, the editorial boards of The Virginian Pilot and The Washington Post each weighed in in favor of removing the drawing of the lines from the party in charge and … Continue reading
OTR 11/11: Post-election analysis
This Sunday’s On the Record will feature post-election analysis. Host Joel Rubin will be joined by retiring Virginia Beach Republican delegate Leo Wardrup, CNU Political Science professor Quentin Kidd, and yours truly Catch the show Sunday at 10:30am on WVEC. If you miss the airing, it will be available on the website on Monday.
Statements on yesterday’s elections
From DPVA Chairman C. Richard Cranwell: This election represents a huge victory for progress. It was a tremendous day, both for Virginia and the Democratic Party. There is a message in this campaign for Richmond. Voters are sick and tired of obstructionism and rigid ideology. They want leaders who will work with Governor Kaine to … Continue reading
Updated 21/51 page
I’ve updated my 21/51 page to reflect the pickups from yesterday’s elections. The count right now is four House seats and four Senate seats. The race in the 37th between Janet Oleszek and Ken Cuccineli will likely be the subject of a recount, since Cuccineli is holding a 91-vote lead out of 37,174 votes cast. … Continue reading
21/51: Hampton Roads did its part
Democrats in Hampton Roads have a lot to be proud of. With a lot of hard work, two incumbent Republican senators were toppled as were two incumbent Republican delegates. First, my condolences to those who were not successful in Hampton Roads tonight: Bob MacIver, Mick Meyer, Troy Farlow and Steve Heretick. Thanks to all of … Continue reading
Election Day: Vote!
Actually, I did the in-person absentee ballot thing last Saturday, as I was unsure where I’d be today. If you haven’t voted, please do so. Unsure of where to vote? Check here. Not sure who to vote for? Well, while I would prefer that you vote for the Democratic candidates, don’t take my word for … Continue reading
Vote Tuesday, November 6
In the 1st Senate District: John Miller In the 6th Senate District: Ralph Northam In the 13th Senate District: Steve Heretick In the 21st House District: Bobby Mathieson In the 78th House District: Mick Meyer In the 82nd House District: Bob MacIver In the 83rd House District: Joe Bouchard In the 87th House District: Paula … Continue reading
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