At the entrance to my street are two campaign signs - one for a Republican candidate, one for a Democratic candidate - side by side. The two signs are almost indistinguishable. Neither has the party affiliation on them. For the Republican candidate, I can understand why. For the Democratic candidate, I'm just disappointed. Maybe I'm … Continue reading The Democratic message
Category: 2007 General Assemby races
Heretick fish fry with Kaine
Please join the Heretick for Senate Campaign and supporters for a very special Labor Day Weekend Fish Fry with Tim Kaine! What: Heretick for Senate Campaign Labor Day Weekend Fish Fry with Tim Kaine! Where: The Home of Wilson and Evelyn Goode (1544 Crystal Lake Drive in Portsmouth) When: This Sunday, September 2nd from 4-6pm … Continue reading Heretick fish fry with Kaine
Heretick event with Warner
The weather around here was awful Sunday, so I didn't relish the thought of driving over an hour to Suffolk for a fundraiser for Steve Heretick, Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district. However, I had said that I would attend so I headed out. As it turns out, the weather was a bit worse … Continue reading Heretick event with Warner
Heretick on transportation plan
Steve Heretick, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district, issued a statement this afternoon in response to the Republican press conference on the transportation plan. "Transportation funding requires steady, reliable funding sources," Councilman Heretick said. "After years of failing to provide real leadership on this issue, and to afford our region a real plan … Continue reading Heretick on transportation plan
Heretick event with Warner
Steve Heretick, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Senatorial district, is having an event this Sunday, August 26, with former governor Mark Warner. The event will be held at the R and R Ranch (7742 Quaker Drive, Suffolk) from 6pm to 8pm. Tickets are $50 or $250 if you want to attend the special reception … Continue reading Heretick event with Warner
NN Dems event tomorrow
Thursday, August 23rd at 7 PM, the Newport News Democratic City Committee is hosting a "Turning Newport News Blue" dinner. The event will be held at the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Hall, 812 Warwick Blvd at Union Street. From an email I received: Many special invited guest and candidates will be in attendance to talk … Continue reading NN Dems event tomorrow
Dueling op eds: Rerras v Northam
Today's Virginian Pilot features op eds from the 6th Senatorial district candidates: Republican incumbent Nick Rerras and Democratic challenger Ralph Northam. The topic is the so-called abuser fees. In his piece, Rerras takes pot shots at Northam, the Governor and Senate Democrats, while offering no solutions of his own. I will work to improve this … Continue reading Dueling op eds: Rerras v Northam
21/51: Believe!
The Daily Press has an interview with Democratic Party chairman Richard "Dickie" Cranwell, in which he discusses the chances of Democrats gaining control of the General Assembly. In all candor, I believe that the likely scenario is that we'll take control of the Senate. I think the House is a more difficult task, but based … Continue reading 21/51: Believe!
Report: Mathieson event with Kaine
I attended this afternoon's event for Bobby Mathieson with Tim Kaine. The hosts for this were Finance Secretary Jody Wagner and her husband, Alan. What a gorgeous afternoon at the Beach! I saw bunches of folks there that I hadn't seen for a while and it was good to catch up. Among the many in … Continue reading Report: Mathieson event with Kaine
Another busy Saturday
I started the day off bright and early this morning (early for me, that is) with the second Town Hall meeting of the week on the issues facing EOV. That event kicked off at 8:30am and when I arrived about 10 minutes after the scheduled start time, it was already underway. The room was full … Continue reading Another busy Saturday
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