Category: 2009 Elections

Abbott Day of Action rally Saturday

You’re Invited to Robin Abbott’s DAY OF ACTION RALLY!! With Special Guest Governor Tim Kaine When: Saturday, October 3rd 4:00-5:30pm Where: Little Italy, Italian Restaurant 13175 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA (In Greenwood, 1 mile east of Newport News Regional Park) All Are Welcome Come out, meet the Governor and support Robin for Delegate in … Continue reading Abbott Day of Action rally Saturday →

Thursday roundup: not much happening out there

I've started doing these afternoon roundups to grab the info that has come out during the day you may have missed. Today, not much happening out there. Here's what I've heard about: Republican AG candidate Ken Cuccinelli held a press conference call this morning to announce his plans for the AG's office to advocate on … Continue reading Thursday roundup: not much happening out there →

Ethics panel on Hamilton meets

Adam Rhew of NBC29 broke the story a couple of days ago of the ethics panel meeting in Richmond regarding Del. Phil Hamilton. Today's Virginian-Pilot reports that the panel has interviewed three people from Old Dominion University: President John Broderick, Dean William Graves and administrator David Blackburn. Others interviewed in connection with the ethics inquiry … Continue reading Ethics panel on Hamilton meets →

Wednesday roundup: polls, whales

Polls, polls, and more polls. Late Tuesday, SurveyUSA released a poll that shows McDonnell leading Deeds by 14, Bolling leading Wagner by 13, and Cuccinelli leading Shannon by 11. The ink was barely dry on Bob Holsworth's analysis of this poll versus the PPP one when Rasmussen released their poll showing McDonnell up by 9. … Continue reading Wednesday roundup: polls, whales →

Tuesday roundup: endorsements, polls

Reminder - Bobby Mathieson is having an event starting at 5:30 this afternoon. Details are here. ~ Creigh Deeds received the endorsement of former Republican governor Linwood Holton this morning. Holton is the father-in-law of Governor Tim Kaine. ~ ICYMI - a Facebook poll asking if President Obama should be killed has been pulled, the … Continue reading Tuesday roundup: endorsements, polls →

Tax commissioner rules in Norfolk business case

Virginia Tax Commissioner Janie Bowen released a ruling last week in the ongoing dispute between Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald and some local businesses. The issue surrounds implementation of the BPOL tax. BPOL, which stands for Business, Professional and Occupational License, is a tax imposed on businesses for the privilege of doing business … Continue reading Tax commissioner rules in Norfolk business case →

Monday roundup: Shannon endorsement, Deeds ad

NOVABizPAC, the political action committee of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, announced that it has endorsed Democrat Steve Shannon for Attorney General.  From the press release: “The Trustees voted to endorse Delegate Steve Shannon in recognition of his hard work promoting and protecting the interests of the Fairfax Chamber and our members.  I commend he … Continue reading Monday roundup: Shannon endorsement, Deeds ad →

Fiesta with Bobby

Celebrate the close of the September filing period, taste El Taco Loco's famous Mexican lasagna, and give Bobby the support he needs for the final month of the campaign! Join us for Mexican Munchies with Delegate Bobby Mathieson 21st District-Virginia House of Delegates El Taco Loco 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (In … Continue reading Fiesta with Bobby →

VEA Hall of Shame: is your delegate listed?

The Virginia Education Association has identified 43 legislators who, over the last two legislative sessions, have voted to cut funding for public primary and secondary education. .. Abbitt Albo Athey Bell Byron Carrico Cline Cole Cosgrove Cox Gear Gilbert Griffith Hamilton Iaquinto Ingram Janis S.C. Jones Kilgore Landes Lingamfelter Lohr Loupassi D. W. Marshall R. … Continue reading VEA Hall of Shame: is your delegate listed? →