WVEC's On the Record with host Joel Rubin will have the following candidate debates: 10/07 - 83rd House District - Democrat Joe Bouchard and Republican Chris Stolle 10/14 - 6th Senate District - Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican incumbent Nick Rerras 10/21 - 87th House District - incumbent Democrat Paula Miller and Republican Hank Giffin … Continue reading OTR candidate debate schedule
Category: 2007 General Assemby races
One at a time
One at a time. That's how you persuade voters. And then they tell a friend, who tells a friend, and so on. Pretty soon, you've got a steamroller going. And an election won. Yesterday, Steve Heretick picked up another voter - Grumpy. He says: I know Mr. Heretick and know him to be an honest, … Continue reading One at a time
News from the Heretick campaign
Steve Heretick, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district, has received the Suffolk Fraternal Order of Police endorsement. In awarding their support, the President, Jack Griggs said, "Steve Heretick's positions demonstrate a strong determination to improve the quality of life for citizens of Virginia, the City of Suffolk, and for all law enforcement officers. … Continue reading News from the Heretick campaign
More on local GOP debate ducking
The Virginian-Pilot has an article today regarding the declinations of the five Republican candidates in the LWV-sponsored televised debates that I have been writing about. My previous articles mentioned Fred Quayle, Nick Rerras, and Chris Stolle. Add to that list Hank Giffin and Tricia Stall. According to the Pilot: About a month ago, [LWVVA 1st … Continue reading More on local GOP debate ducking
Local LWV televised debates a no-go
The entire slate of televised debates that were to be held has been scrapped. As I mentioned before, the League of Women Voters were arranging these debates in conjunction with the local cable company, Cox Communications. I understand the Democratic candidates were willing to tape but that the Republican candidates were not, even when given … Continue reading Local LWV televised debates a no-go
Real estate tax cap a bad idea
The Virginian-Pilot editorial today weighs in on the 5% cap in real estate taxes being touted by Republicans Nick Rerras and Hank Giffin. A great line: GOP leaders have responded with an outpouring of enthusiasm generally reserved for Brussels sprout casserole day at the Capitol cafeteria. The editorial then makes the point that I've said … Continue reading Real estate tax cap a bad idea
Another Republican ducking debates
Add Chris Stolle to the list of Republican candidates ducking debates, as I mentioned in my post here. Stolle is facing Democrat Joe Bouchard for the open seat in the 83rd House district. He, too, has refused to participate in a LWV-sponsored debate. Stolle, Quayle, Rerras - must be something in the water. Technorati Tags: … Continue reading Another Republican ducking debates
Republicans ducking debates
No, not the one at Morgan State (although they ducked that one, too - more on that in another post). Right now, I'm talking about the local debates. The League of Women Voters has been working on a series of debates that are to be aired on the local Cox community channel. I've been hearing … Continue reading Republicans ducking debates
OTR 09/30/07: Farlow v Pogge
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a mini-debate between the candidates for the open seat in the 96th district, Democrat Troy Farlow and Republican Brenda Pogge, moderated by host Joel Rubin. Also on tap is a discussion with Norfolk Police spokesman Chris Amos regarding the status of the investigation into the Ocean View attack. … Continue reading OTR 09/30/07: Farlow v Pogge
Heretick and Quayle trade barbs
Another article in today's Virginian-Pilot, this time about Senator Fred Quayle and his Democratic challenger Steve Heretick. Quayle accuses Heretick of violating campaign finance rules by not explaining a decrease of $1,890 in his account balance. Heretick says it is likely a clerical error and attacked Quayle for not paying over $30,000 in taxes. Simple … Continue reading Heretick and Quayle trade barbs
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