The LBGT community is coming together this Monday, November 2, from 6-8pm to phone bank for Delegates Bobby Mathieson and Joe Bouchard. The event will be held at the Coordinated Campaign Headquarters located at 5101 Cleveland St., 3rd Floor. Of course, you don't have to be LBGT to participate. Come on out and help propel … Continue reading LBGT Phonebanking for Bobby & Joe Monday
Author: Vivian J. Paige
A former candidate, I've learned a lot about politics, both good and bad. I'd prefer more of the former and a lot less of the latter and I'm trying to do my part!
Friday fun: are you black or orange?
In the spirit of Halloween, how about this quiz? 😉 You Are Black You are a serious and thoughtful person. You spend a lot of time in quiet reflection. You are a friend of the honesty, and you don't sugar coat anything. You prefer the truth in all its complexity. While you may relate to … Continue reading Friday fun: are you black or orange?
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:
Predictions on Pilot endorsements – local races
There are so many localities in this region with local races, mainly constitutional officers, that I can't begin to keep up. There are a couple of Virginia Beach races that I've been aware of - sheriff and Commonwealth's attorney - but that's about it. As it turns out, I was a little late in getting … Continue reading Predictions on Pilot endorsements – local races
Healthcare, medicare bills online
The healthcare bills as introduced in the House of Representatives are now available online in pdf format. H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act - is available here and H.R. 3961 - Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 - is available here. While I consider healthcare a real priority - as any … Continue reading Healthcare, medicare bills online
“Endorsing corruption”
Yeah, I stole that headline from Norman Leahy. Placing a higher value on incumbency than on ethics, the Daily Press and the Virginia Gazette have both endorsed Del. Phil Hamilton for re-election. In other words, he may be a crook but he's our crook. Honestly, I'm not surprised. As a senior member of the majority … Continue reading “Endorsing corruption”
“The future of our party demands that Mr. Cuccinelli be defeated”
Ken Cuccinelli has run the most disciplined campaign of all the candidates, keeping teh crazy - his own and that of his supporters - under wraps. If you don't follow politics closely - and let's face it, few do - then you'd have no idea just how far out he is. On the surface, he's … Continue reading “The future of our party demands that Mr. Cuccinelli be defeated”
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
Spruill fundraiser with Mayor Dwight Jones
About 350 people gathered at the Greenbrier Marriot Tuesday evening for a fundraiser for Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. Kicking things off was 3rd district Congressman Bobby Scott. The Congressman, who had appeared earlier in the day at the Obama/Deeds rally, was unable to stay for dinner. Following him was Sheriff John Newhart, a long-time friend … Continue reading Spruill fundraiser with Mayor Dwight Jones
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 Wrap up: Obama in Norfolk for Deeds
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