As soon as I heard that Allen was going to be holding a press conference at the Jeffrey Wilson Community Center, I was certain who one of the endorsers would be. Here is a photo I took at the McCain rally that was held in Norfolk a while back. On the right is Portsmouth Mayor … Continue reading Allen AA endorsements
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!
Why blog?
This morning, I, along with Eric Baker from VCA, recorded a segment for On the Record with Joel Rubin. The show will air Sunday at 10:30AM on WVEC. In the chitchat both before and afterwards (too bad you had to leave, Eric), one of the questions was why blog? What makes us put the time … Continue reading Why blog?
Gallup poll: turnout 35%?
Everyone is talking about the new Gallup poll that came out today. The poll shows Allen ahead of Webb, 48% to45%, within the margin of error of +/- 5%. Buried down at the bottom is a note about turnout: Based on past voting history in Virginia, turnout is assumed to be 35% of the voting … Continue reading Gallup poll: turnout 35%?
Miller’s golf tournament
I spent the day yesterday at the 3rd Annual Yvonne B. Miller Golf Tournament. No, I don't play golf, but a lot of people do. Senator Miller has the same aversion to fundraising as I do, but recognizes that she must be prepared for a challenge in 2007. The day started out with perfect weather … Continue reading Miller’s golf tournament
Another day, another poll
Reuters and Zogby have teamed up to look at Senate races. The Reuters/Zogby surveys were conducted from Sept. 25-Oct. 2, 2006, and included at least 600 live telephone interviews with likely voters in 10 states. The margin of error in each of the polls is +/- 4.1 percentage points. The latest Virginia poll shows incumbent … Continue reading Another day, another poll
Dean on the black vote
Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean spoke to the DNC's African American Leadership summit and said that no longer could the party sit back and wait until 3 weeks before the election to ask minorities for their vote. "In many ways, the Democratic Party hasn't moved itself out of the '60s and '70s," Dean said... … Continue reading Dean on the black vote
VB GOP v Kellam
As has been widely reported, including this article, the Virginia Beach Republican Party plans to ask the Federal Elections Commission to investigate the relationship between Democrat Phil Kellam and MoveOn. The proof is flimsy at best. The offending email is addressed to "Dear MoveOn member." And, as Bearing Drift reports, anyone can sign somebody up … Continue reading VB GOP v Kellam
Conspiracy theory of the day: Foley scandal
The Foley scandal is getting a lot of attention, pushing just about everything else off the front page. Details of his IMs are the topic of conversation everywhere. (The despicable transcripts are here, but be warned that these explicit transcripts are not work-safe.) Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert is under fire. The timing of … Continue reading Conspiracy theory of the day: Foley scandal
Deadline looming for voter registration
Just a reminder: if you are not registered to vote, the deadline is Tuesday, October 10. Head to your local voter registration office, or to one of the satellite offices. You can also register by mail, provided the application is postmarked by the deadline. More details on voter registration, including locations and forms, can be … Continue reading Deadline looming for voter registration
Vote NO: talk about Ballot #1
Last night, I got one of the new Vote NO yard signs. I live at the end of a culdesac so there is little traffic down here. But, we've been having sewer work done in my neighborhood for the last six months. This morning, as I left for my walk, several of the contractors were … Continue reading Vote NO: talk about Ballot #1
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