2009 Gubernatorial Race
Happy New Year and 2009 Top Ten
Happy New Year to everyone! I hope that 2010 brings you all that you wish for. A quick look back at the top ten posts on my blog for 2009: Norfolk City Attorney tries to swat a gnat – and it swats back EXCLUSIVE: Rich Savage exits LG race Robin Abbott, candidate in the 93rd … Continue reading
A sober look at Deeds’ pollster Petts
In my earlier post, I mentioned some consultants who should never work in politics again. I’m not generally one to name names, but since he’s been outed, David Petts is one of those guys. Told by Petts that his convincing primary win positioned him well with the Democratic base – core Democrats, northern Virginians and … Continue reading
New governor to face at least $1bil shortfall
While the conversation in this gubernatorial election has been focused on transportation and social issues, little attention has been paid to the looming budget deficit that the new governor is likely to face. According to a Virginian-Pilot article today, the budget deficit is expected to be $1 billion – and could be as high as … Continue reading
Videos today
A number of new videos in the last couple of days for Democratic candidates. From Creigh Deeds: From Jody Wagner: From Steve Shannon:
GOTV swing with Kaine, Deeds, Shannon, Wagner
Click to enlarge. Print out and distribute. On the Peninsula Hampton Meet & Greet 5pm YH Thomas Youth Center 1300 Thomas St Hampton, VA Newport News Event 6pm Newport News Campaign Office 11838 Cannon Blvd, Suite 100
Wrap up: Obama in Norfolk for Deeds
The line snaked around the building when I arrived at the ODU Ted Constant Center for the rally with Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds and President Barack Obama. Inside, the facility was already filling up. Although the arena seats 7,319, the area behind the stage was curtained off. Approximately one-half of the arena floor, which can … Continue reading
Villanueva supported release of sex offender
Ron Villaneuva, the Republican candidate in the 21st district, has decided to attack Democratic Delegate Bobby Mathieson for a vote on a failed bill that would have allowed certain nonviolent felons to work on school property. The quote you see to the left comes from a mail piece that Villanueva has put out. How Ron … Continue reading
Obama/Deeds rally ticket winners
The winners of the five tickets for Tuesday’s rally with our next governor, Creigh Deeds, and President Barack Obama are: Louis Eisenberg spotter Barbara Hatton-Hall Carl Johansen Teresa Eisenberg Congratulations! Check your email! And if you didn’t win, you can still get a ticket through the campaign website here. Just make sure that you show … Continue reading
Virginian-Pilot endorses Deeds
Sometimes, I don’t mind being wrong In an editorial for the Sunday paper, The Virginian-Pilot endorsed Democrat Creigh Deeds for governor. And, as I suspected, the issue in the forefront of the board’s mind was transportation. He offers a political strategy rather than a substantive plan for solving the state’s most overwhelming challenge. While that … Continue reading
Win a ticket to Obama/Deeds rally!
I’ve got five tickets for the Obama/Deeds rally coming up in Norfolk at the Ted Constant Convocation Center this coming Tuesday. These aren’t the general admission tickets. These are the guaranteed admission tickets. With these tickets, you will get in. And you can win one. Here’s how: In the comments below, tell me why you … Continue reading
Two ways to get tickets for Norfolk Obama rally
The Deeds campaign today released more details on the tickets for the Obama rally. Guaranteed admission: volunteer! Volunteers who complete a shift this weekend anywhere in the Commonwealth will be guaranteed admission to the rally. To sign up to volunteer this weekend, click here. General admission General admission to the rally will be on a … Continue reading
Obama coming to ODU for Deeds
According to PilotOnline, the Deeds campaign has confirmed a visit from President Obama next Tuesday, October 27. The event will be held at ODU’s Ted Constant Center. Although the time has not been set, I understand it will be an afternoon rally. You can RSVP for the event by clicking here. Space is limited. Today, … Continue reading
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