Category: 2009 Elections

New page: 2009 candidates

The field has been set. As the result, I have finally gotten around to publishing a page that shows the 2009 statewide and House of Delegates Democratic candidates. Where available, I have included a link to their websites. With the June 30 filing deadline quickly approaching, I hope you will consider contributing to the candidate(s) … Continue reading New page: 2009 candidates →

ICYMI: The Jaded JD is back

One of the blogs I thoroughly enjoyed when I first started reading the Virginia blogosphere was that of The Jaded JD. It is now back, albeit in a slightly different form. A really good piece was posted on the recent AG debate.  Take a few minutes to read and digest.  It hits some pretty significant … Continue reading ICYMI: The Jaded JD is back →

Surovell in the 44th

Courtesy of vpap Reading through the blogosphere after yesterday's announcement by Del. Kris Amundson that she would not be running for re-election this fall, one would get the sense that Republican challenger James McConville has a chance to win this race.  Well, I guess anyone has a chance - the question is how much of … Continue reading Surovell in the 44th →

Amundson retires

I certainly didn't see this coming. In a letter to constituents today (pdf) she cites the economy as a motivating factor. In a brief phone call, she told me she absolutely loved being a delegate, calling it a "great, great gig." She says she is going to stay involved. As I expressed to her, I … Continue reading Amundson retires →

Shannon v Cuccinelli Round 1

The first debate between Attorney General candidates, Democrat Steve Shannon and Republican Ken Cuccinelli, took place in Virginia Beach last Saturday morning.  The Shannon campaign uploaded the entire video to Blip TV. (Seriously - if I had known this was being held in Virginia Beach, I would have figured out a way to get in. … Continue reading Shannon v Cuccinelli Round 1 →

Robin Abbott/Mark Warner event a success

Promoted from the comments - by Newport News Dem: Robin Abbott’s event this afternoon was a blockbuster success! About 75-100 people were in attendance to hear Robin talk about personal story and the need to break the logjam in Richmond by the GnOP failed leadership of the House. Due to Phil Hamilton’s traffic jams on … Continue reading Robin Abbott/Mark Warner event a success →

AG debate: Differences revealed

From the Steve Shannon for Attorney General Campaign: Virginia Beach, VA - The first debate in the race for Attorney General revealed profound differences between Senator Ken Cuccinelli and Delegate Steve Shannon. Shannon emphasized his experience as a criminal prosecutor and the leading role he has taken in child protection. Cuccinelli by contrast focused more … Continue reading AG debate: Differences revealed →

Hampton Roads delivers

In 2007, the House of Delegates picked up four seats - two of them in Hampton Roads. And in 2007, the State Senate picked up four seats - again, two of them in Hampton Roads. How did we pick up those four seats in 2007? I believe it was a combination of things. First, we … Continue reading Hampton Roads delivers →

West reception

Please Join Senator Ralph Northam At a reception hosted by Charles Montagna, Esq. Benefiting House of Delegates Candidate Gary West Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 5pm-7pm At the law office of: Montagna, Klein, Camden 425 Monticello Ave Norfolk, VA 23510 Please RSVP to: manager@garywestfordelegate.com or (757) 874-0492 . .