2009 Gubernatorial Race
Deeds v McDonnell: and the winner is
… no one, really. I traveled to Richmond last night to watch the only televised debate between Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell. I was in the studio, which prohibited me from blogging or tweeting but gave me a glimpse of the candidates that the camera is incapable of capturing. The two men sat side by … 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
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
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
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
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
New Deeds radio ad
Creigh Deeds has a new radio ad out, with slightly different versions across the state. Here is the Hampton Roads version. BTW – how do you like the look of the audio player?
A tale of two endorsers
The Shad Plank is conducting a poll about the effect of endorsements on your vote. Yes, I voted in the poll. My choice was “I don’t pay attention to endorsements,” which, as of this writing, is the most popular: 61% of respondents have chosen it. But the fact that some people’s votes are influenced by … Continue reading
ICYMI: McDonnell on Fox News Sunday
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell appeared on Fox News Sunday. The 10-minute interview, conducted by host Chris Wallace, wasn’t as friendly as McDonnell had probably hoped. On several occasions, Wallace just nailed him. Check it out.
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