Election Day is here. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to participate in our democracy by casting a ballot for the candidates of their choice. I have to say that I've not been bombarded with the phone calls and mail that others have. I think I've received less than 10 pieces of mail this entire … Continue reading Go Vote!
Opening remarks from Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, Congressional candidates Paul Hirschbiel (2nd) and Ella Ward (4th) and Congressman Bobby Scott (3rd). And from Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Jim Webb, and soon-to-be-Senator Tim Kaine.
Some pictures from this morning's rally at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Video to come.
Real Clear Politics has a tool that allows anyone to play pundit and predict the outcome of the election tomorrow. My map is here, which I completed Saturday evening as a part of my preparation for election night analysis.* The Washington Post has collected predictions from various pundits for its Crystal Ball contest, just to … Continue reading Prediction: Obama 332, Romney 206
Campaign officials confirm that Monday, November 5th, Obama for America Virginia will hold a live musical event featuring legendary artist Stevie Wonder, local elected officials, and volunteers at Norfolk Scope Arena. Doors for the event will open at 6:00 p.m. and tickets are available now online. Follow this link http://ofa.bo/wonder to request a ticket for … Continue reading UPDATED: Stevie Wonder in Norfolk Monday
Norfolk Republican Coby Dillard and I joined host Barbara Hamm Lee on her radio show, Another View, this afternoon. We talked a little politics, of course 😉 The audio is below.
Bill Clinton will be at Indian River High School in Chesapeake Saturday. Doors open at 10am. No tickets required. UPDATE: Tickets ARE required. Available here.
Via Politico, we learn that President John F. Kennedy urged everyone to vote on November 6. Equally important today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=z8cwsSgOKjA
My latest op-ed, title above, appeared in The Virginian-Pilot Wednesday. It is very easy to be overwhelmed by the upticket races and overlook those local ones, which I believe are even more important. Although a little difficult to locate on the site, PilotOnline has voter guides for the local candidates: Virginia Beach Mayor City Council … Continue reading ICYMI: Don’t lose sight of local elections
First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Hampton and Petersburg this coming Friday. Both events are free and open to the public but tickets are required. Hampton This event will be held at Holland Hall on the campus of Hampton University. Doors open at 12:30pm. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the … Continue reading Michelle Obama in Hampton, Petersburg Friday
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