The Virginian-Pilot editorial board has been busier than a one-armed paper hanger over the last few weeks, interviewing candidates for possible endorsement. This year, trying to figure out who they will endorse has been a bit more difficult than in the past, for a couple of reasons. First, the makeup of the board has changed. … Continue reading Predictions on Pilot endorsements – part one
Category: 2009 Elections
Fact check: Stolle ad on Bouchard
With the charges and counter-charges flying fast and furiously between the various candidates, it is hard to keep up. One thing caught my eye in a recent ad by Republican challenger Chris Stolle was his intimation that incumbent Democrat Joe Bouchard supported the transfer of transit funds from Hampton Roads to Northern Virginia. The ad … Continue reading Fact check: Stolle ad on Bouchard
Only LG debate tonight at 7pm
The only debate of the election season between Bill Bolling, the incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor, and his Democratic opponent, Jody Wagner, will take place tonight at 7pm at Roanoke College. The event will be streamed live over the internet here. Consider this an open thread to discuss the debate.
10/15/09 Financial Reports – local House races
Financial reports covering the period 9/1-9/30 were due by 5pm today. Some of the reports are not yet available on Virginia Public Access Project but are on the State Board of Elections website. As before, continue below the fold for the details. (Note: * indicates incumbent.) 21st Bobby Mathieson (D)* – raised $119,832, on hand … Continue reading 10/15/09 Financial Reports – local House races
Did you forget something, Phil?
Now I know you said "Peninsula's colleges" but you left out one that has a presence on the Peninsula. And you did try to make sure that that university got its "fair share of state support," right? (To be honest, I think it takes a brass pair to even mention higher ed in an ad, … Continue reading Did you forget something, Phil?
89th House candidate bio raises questions
The Virginian-Pilot profiled the candidates in the 89th House district race Friday. Incumbent Democrat Kenny Alexander faces the challenge of independent candidate Anthony J. Triplin. The Pilot raised some issues of judgments being rendered against Triplin, who is making his first run for office. But it appears that there are other issues as well. I've … Continue reading 89th House candidate bio raises questions
Norfolk City Attorney tries to swat a gnat – and it swats back
Reading Christina Nuckols column in Sunday's Virginian-Pilot, I found a kindred spirit who also thinks that campaigns spend way too much time paying attention to blogs. She even used the same terminology as I: Blogs have real value, whether they’re generated by amateur political buffs or mainstream media. They can and do offer thoughtful analysis … Continue reading Norfolk City Attorney tries to swat a gnat – and it swats back
Bouchard event 10/24
Meet and Greet for Delegate Joe Bouchard! Hosted by: Georgia Allen - Louisa Strayhorn Beatriz Amberman - Sylvia Nery Strickland Jyoti Pal - Joanne Truong Jenny Wong-Slaughter - Shewling Moy Wong Food, Silent Auction, and Conversation! Followed by a Ballroom Dancing demonstration Special Guest: The Honorable Glenn Nye Host - $250 … Continue reading Bouchard event 10/24
Friday notes and open thread
Well, Thursday afternoon brought us the latest poll in the Virginia statewide races. (Details are here if you want to look.) Have to say I'm not feeling too confident about now. Reminder: Pancake breakfast for Bobby Mathieson and Joe Bouchard is tomorrow morning. Details are here. The Virginian-Pilot continues its profile of local House races. … Continue reading Friday notes and open thread
NARAL weighs in on O’Bannon, Shields fight
In a letter to the editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Tarina Keene, the executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia and former resident of Norfolk, takes Del. John O'Bannon (R-73rd) to task for his statements regarding . Below is the unedited version of the letter (links added for clarity). To the Editor, In the article, (Delegate … Continue reading NARAL weighs in on O’Bannon, Shields fight
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