Word has just reached me that Pat Edmonson has also dropped out of the primary race for House of Delegates in the 82nd. More as it becomes available.
Category: 2009 Elections
BREAKING: Edmonson files for House of Delegates
Word has reached me that Pat Edmonson, who has been running for LG, has filed to run in the 82nd House District. This will mean a primary in the 82nd since Peter Schmidt also filed this afternoon. The 82nd is currently represented by Republican Bob Purkey. More as it becomes available. UPDATE 04/11, 2:17pm: Just … Continue reading BREAKING: Edmonson files for House of Delegates
Moran news
The secret weapon I attended a Women for Moran event yesterday, with special guest Karyn Moran. (Yes, there were some guys there, too.) This was the first time I've heard her speak. I'm not easily impressed - but Karyn was awesome. She is a tremendous representative for Brian, with a command of the issues not … Continue reading Moran news
Robin Abbott, candidate in the 93rd
A Democratic challenger has emerged to take on Republican Phil Hamilton in the 93rd House of Delegates district. Robin Abbott, a consumer protection attorney, will be filing Wednesday for the seat. I had a chance to chat with her Sunday evening. Abbott, a graduate of William and Mary School of Law, is making her first … Continue reading Robin Abbott, candidate in the 93rd
Fundraising deadline tonight
My email inbox has been flooded with requests for contributions as today's fundraising deadline approached. If you somehow managed to escape the deluge, consider this as a special request to contribute to your candidate(s) of choice. I'll be sending a couple of bucks to Brian Moran, but don't forget that there are other races going … Continue reading Fundraising deadline tonight
Grassroots rally with DPVA chair Cranwell
Join Democratic State Chairman Cranwell as we kick off the 2009 Campaign Season Welcome Chairman Cranwell to Virginia Beach Join us next Saturday, March 28th at 7:00pm for a major grassroots rally with Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Dick Cranwell to kick-off the 2009 campaign season. Other local elected officials will be announced soon. During … Continue reading Grassroots rally with DPVA chair Cranwell
McAuliffe polling issues
Last week, Too Conservative questioned whether polls being conducted by gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe were push polls. Sunday, I received the following via email: Yesterday afternoon I received a phone call from "Ross Marketing" saying they wanted to ask me a few questions about the Virginia governor's campaign. When I asked what candidate they were … Continue reading McAuliffe polling issues
Edmonson files suit
Pat Edmonson, candidate for LG, has filed suit against an anonymous blogger running a website opposed to her. Hurling homophobic and racial slurs, an unidentified blogger has launched an Internet attack on lieutenant governor candidate Pat Edmonson. Campaign officials said the barbs began with e-mails sent in recent weeks and have migrated to an anti-Edmonson … Continue reading Edmonson files suit
All in against AIG
It seems everyone jumped on AIG Thursday. First, there was an email from Brian Moran. In it, he asks that we "stand up to greed." Say NO to using our taxpayer dollars to reward these executives. Moments later (literally - the emails were 6 minutes apart), I got an email from Creigh Deeds. He wants … Continue reading All in against AIG
Hate, racism, and sexism in VA politics
I got an email yesterday from the Pat Edmonson for LG campaign. Glancing only at the headline, I moved on to the next message in my too full mailbox. Seeing this post last night, though, caused me to go back and read it. Last week, Pat began receiving hate emails containing racist, sexist, and homophobic … Continue reading Hate, racism, and sexism in VA politics
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