Category: 2007 General Assemby races

And it’s Miller in the 1st

If that headline looks familiar, then it's because it is 🙂 I used that headline when announcing John Miller's selection as the Democratic nominee about 3 1/2 months ago. It is appropriate again today as he received the endorsement of The Daily Press. There's a choice on Nov. 6, and it could not be more … Continue reading And it’s Miller in the 1st →

Where the candidates stand: payday lending

Another good issue to look at, The Virginian Pilot today shows the candidates' stand on payday lending. For those who are unfamiliar, Virginia has a limit on interest rates of 36% - except for payday lenders, who are allowed to charge rates approaching 400%. (The statute allows for a fee of $15 per $100 borrowed.) … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: payday lending →

BD live blog OTR

Bearing Drift live-blogged this morning's On the Record. I missed out, since the best I can do on Sunday morning is roll out of bed in time to watch the show 😦 Head on over, anyway, and check out the comments.

Where the candidates stand: redistricting

Today's sidebar on the op-ed page of The Virginian Pilot addressed the issue of redistricting. This is, of course, an issue that is more important than a lot of people realize, and was a topic of discussion at the Norfolk Drinking Liberally gathering earlier this week. I addressed the details of this in an earlier … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: redistricting →

OTR 10/21: Miller v Giffin, Purkey v MacIver

This Sunday's On the Record will feature joint appearances by the candidates in the 87th House District - incumbent Democrat Paula Miller and Republican challenger Hank Giffin - as well as the candidates in the 82nd House District - incumbent Republican Bob Purkey and Democratic challenger Bob MacIver. Catch the show Sunday at 10:30am on … Continue reading OTR 10/21: Miller v Giffin, Purkey v MacIver →

ODU Candidates forum

The Ted Constant Center at Old Dominion University was the setting for last week's candidates' forum. (I inadvertently left my camera in the car so I don't have any photos from the event.) Spread across the dias were ten candidates, representing the races in the 6th and 13th Senate districts, and the 21st, 78th, and … Continue reading ODU Candidates forum →

Miller clarification on Pre-K

You will note in the graphic in the post below on candidate positions, the Pre-K one shows that Delegate Paula Miller disagrees with the Virginian Pilot's position on Governor Kaine's Pre-K proposal. I was quite surprised to see that, especially since I have heard Miller say on several occasions that she supports the proposal. Thinking … Continue reading Miller clarification on Pre-K →

RK: Money for candidates

Raising Kaine kicked off an effort to raise money for candidates across the commonwealth Thursday and will match the first $1,000 donated. They will be distributing the match money to 8 candidates. There's not a single campaign out there that can use the cash but some need it more than others. From where I sit, … Continue reading RK: Money for candidates →

Candidate profiles

In case you missed them, the Virginian Pilot started a series of candidate profiles this week. Monday - 13th Senate district - Republican incumbent Fred Quayle and Democratic challenger Steve Heretick Tuesday - 83rd House district (open seat) - Democrat Joe Bouchard and Republican Chris Stolle Wednesday - 87thHouse district - Democratic incumbent Paula Miller … Continue reading Candidate profiles →

Where the candidates stand: transportation, smoking ban, pre-K

The Virginian Pilot started a series on Wednesday of comparing where the paper stands on various issues with the stances of the candidates. Kicking off the series was transportation. On Thursday, the issue was a ban on smoking. And today, it was expanded Pre-K. I think you will find some surprises in the candidates' answers. … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: transportation, smoking ban, pre-K →