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 Vote Tuesday, November 6
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!
Norfolk council special meeting tonight, Albert rally tomorrow
PilotOnline is reporting that the Norfolk City Council will hold a special meeting tonight, called by Mayor Paul Fraim, to discuss the Alphonso Albert situation. According to the article, Fraim is taking the blame for the Albert appointment: Fraim said he feels responsible for the controversy because he asked Williams to form the new crime-fighting … Continue reading Norfolk council special meeting tonight, Albert rally tomorrow
Reminder: Rally today
RALLY FOR THE FUTURE OF VIRGINIA! FEATURING VIRGINIA GOVERNORS TIM KAINE & MARK WARNER WITH OUR HAMPTON ROADS CANDIDATES! WHEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5th DOORS OPEN: 4:30 PM RALLY AT 5 PM WHERE: OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY WEBB CENTER FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CONTACT: 757-583-1025 for more information
HRC shout out
A big shout out to Tommy, Terry, Sarah and Ravi who are in town from HRC working on campaigns. These folks are doing all that they can to help elect candidates who support equal rights. The answer to getting equal rights is to elect legislators who believe in them, not try to change the minds … Continue reading HRC shout out
Where the candidates stand: summary
The Virginian Pilot reported its positions on ten issues and whether the candidates in Hampton Roads' contested races agreed or disagreed with those positions. First, the Pilot's positions: Transportation. No major changes should be made to the 2007 transportation plan except to the abuser driver penalties. Any alterations in taxes for the HRTA should be … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: summary
Kaine, others in Hampton Roads
Governor Tim Kaine came to Hampton Roads today in support of our General Assembly candidates. I caught up with the Governor in Newport News, where he joined John Miller to talk to voters at a local restaurant. Also on hand to help out were House Democratic caucus chair Brian Moran, Senator Creigh Deeds, Senator Louise … Continue reading Kaine, others in Hampton Roads
Heretick news
A few nights ago, Senator Creigh Deeds came to town to help out with the campaign of Steve Heretick, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district. The afternoon kicked off with a press conference held at the campaign headquarters on the topic of the $25 tax being imposed on single parents receiving child support. … Continue reading Heretick news
Did you remember…
... to fall back? 😉 I did - and I'm sure glad to get that hour back. One of these days, the folks that make the decision on DST is actually going to realize that people like me would much prefer we never switch to DST. I'm not in the agricultural business 😦
Last day to vote absentee in person
Just a late reminder that today is the last day to vote absentee in person. Check with your local registrar's office. I went to the Norfolk office earlier today and did exactly that;) The Norfolk office is open until 5pm. Interesting tidbit I got from the registrar's office: absentee ballots are running just about the … Continue reading Last day to vote absentee in person
Kaine’s Sunday schedule in Hampton Roads
At this morning's Norfolk City Democratic Committee breakfast, there was some confusion over the schedule of Governor Tim Kaine in the region tomorrow. Here is the schedule as per the last email I received this afternoon from the DPVA: 1:30 PM: Kaine attends a meet and greet with voters in Newport News. 11847 Jefferson Avenue … Continue reading Kaine’s Sunday schedule in Hampton Roads
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