Category: 2007 General Assemby races

Debate writeup

I will have my thoughts on last night's debate up later. I'm a little under and need to get some stuff done.

And we’re off! Debate tonight in the 87th/6th

The first debate of the season between Delegate Paula Miller and challenger Hank Giffin plus Senator Nick Rerras and challenger Ralph Northam is scheduled for 7pm this evening at the Northside Middle School Cafeteria. The school is located at 8720 Granby Street.

Congressman Scott’s Labor Day picnic

Monday, hundreds of Virginia Democrats gathered at the waterfront home of Congressman Bobby Scott's parents in Newport News for his 31st annual Labor Day picnic. This is the biggest political event in Hampton Roads, drawing attendees from all over. Since the event runs three hours, people usually wander in a little late. Not this year. … Continue reading Congressman Scott’s Labor Day picnic →

Scott picnic

Here's a photo from Congressman Bobby Scott's 31st Annual Labor Day picnic. I'm getting the video of the speeches converted and uploaded and will have that and a wrap up of the event tomorrow.

“Quayle season”

When I arrived at Steve Heretick's Fish Fry yesterday, I saw a series of blaze orange caps. Even though I'm not a hunter, I'm aware that they wear the color. So I was curious as to why the caps were being handed out. "Just wait," I was told. So I mingled around. Some 125 people … Continue reading “Quayle season” →

Moran on Democratic Momentum

House Democratic Caucus chair Brian Moran has been criss-crossing the Commonwealth, helping out candidates. Today, he is the focus of an interview which appears in The Daily Press.  Check it out.

Kaine in Norfolk with Northam & Miller

Governor Tim Kaine joined Delegate Paula Miller and Senate candidate Ralph Northam for lunch Sunday. Oh, and they invited a few supporters as well 🙂 The room at the Azalea Inn was overflowing when I arrived, which was just before Governor Kaine. It was good to see so many folks out on this gorgeous afternoon. … Continue reading Kaine in Norfolk with Northam & Miller →

Democratic doings this weekend

Labor Day represents the traditional start of the campaign season and the Democrats are kicking it off with a bunch of events this weekend. (I've been posting these as they came in but figured I'd put the whole list up so that you can get them all on your calendar 🙂 ) Governor Tim Kaine … Continue reading Democratic doings this weekend →

Lunch with the governor in Norfolk Sunday

Got this earlier today: Governor Kaine, Delegate Paula Miller, and Dr. Ralph Northam request your presence this Sunday, September 2nd, at the Azalea Garden Inn on East Little Creek Road in Norfolk at 1:30pm for an informal lunch and discussion about the 2007 elections. There is no admission charge. Please bring your friends and family! … Continue reading Lunch with the governor in Norfolk Sunday →

Northam event with Warner

I attended Monday night's fundraiser for Ralph Northam, the Democratic challenger in the 6th Senate district. The headliner for the event was former governor Mark Warner. Also in attendance was Senator Creigh Deeds, Delegate Brian Moran and candidates from throughout Hampton Roads. Deeds talked about how good things are looking for the takeover of the … Continue reading Northam event with Warner →