Please join Senator Mark Warner Mr. Thomas Tingle Ms. Verbena Askew Mary and William Jordan Mr. Charlie Stanton Victoria and Gene Magruder Rebecca and Douglas Hockaday Mr. Leonard Bennett Dr. Drina Northam Mr. Robert Small Marie and Jim White Dr. Donald and Barbara Tortorice Barbara and Ralph Bresler The Hon. … Continue reading Abbott reception with Sen. Warner
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!
Interest-free small business loans
Starting yesterday, June 15, small businesses may be eligible for interest-free loans. The new program was created under the economic recovery act. 2nd Congressional District Rep. Glenn Nye is the chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology. His office announced the program in a press release yesterday. The newly launched “America’s … Continue reading Interest-free small business loans
Bobby Mathieson campaign kickoff
Please join Del. Bobby Mathieson this Saturday morning as he begins his reelection campaign for the 21st House District of Virginia Bobby Mathieson’s Campaign Kick-Off Saturday, June 20th 11:30 a.m. Thalia Fire Station 407 Thalia Road Virginia Beach Refreshments will be provided For more info or to RSVP, call Mark at (757) 226-0435 or email … Continue reading Bobby Mathieson campaign kickoff
Gary West, candidate in the 94th
At last Saturday's Unity Rally, DPVA Chairman Dickie Cranwell mentioned that Democrats have candidates running in 72 of the 100 House of Delegates seats up for election this fall. One of those candidates is Gary West, a first time candidate for office in Newport News' 94th House district. He is challenging Republican incumbent Glenn Oder. … Continue reading Gary West, candidate in the 94th
Bouchard Campaign Kickoff
Please join me for my campaign kick-off! When: Thursday, June 18th from 5pm to 7pm Where: Bayville Park, 4132 First Court Road, Virginia Beach, VA Cost: FREE!! To RSVP to this event, please click here. For additional information, please call (757) 226-0427. .
Unity Rally
Although the rains cut short today's rally, there was a good crowd on hand to hear from our electeds and candidates. Here are a few shots. (Click to enlarge.) Also, for a good writeup of the event, check out the College of William & Mary's newspaper, The Flat Hat. PS - I thought this was … Continue reading Unity Rally
42 years ago: Loving v Virginia
Forty-two years ago today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in the case of Richard and Mildred Loving, a mixed couple who were barred under Virginia law from marrying. I thought about this case a couple of weeks ago as I met, for the first time, with a man originally from the Philippines … Continue reading 42 years ago: Loving v Virginia
Unity Rally Saturday: be there!
Please Join Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, Jim Webb and Our Democratic Nominees Creigh Deeds, Jody Wagner and Steve Shannon at The Democratic Party of Virginia's 2009 Unity Rally Saturday, June 13th 12:00 PM William and Mary Alumni House Corners of Richmond Rd and Stadium Dr Williamsburg, VA 23187 Click here to RSVP
What else happened
While the focus was on the marquee gubernatorial primary, there were other primaries of note around the Commonwealth, including a few in Hampton Roads. 80th House Three candidates were vying for the seat vacated by former Delegate, now Judge Ken Melvin. The winner, Matthew James, was supported by much of the establishment in Portsmouth. James … Continue reading What else happened
What happened?
In the waning days and weeks of the primary campaign, it was clear to me that my candidate, Brian Moran, was in trouble. I was heartened by some information I received from a friend Monday afternoon who concluded: For all the polls and hype, according to the historical trends, this ought to still be Brian's … Continue reading What happened?
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