Category: 2009 Elections

Be careful what you ask for :)

Perhaps he thought only supporters would visit his website. Well, he was wrong 🙂 Check out these poll results (click to enlarge). I'm not sure which is worse: that only 110 people have voted in Delegate Tom Gear's poll in 13 days or that almost all of them who have are not voting for him.

Napolitano endorses Wagner

Virginia Beach businessman Vince Napolitano endorsed Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor this morning. Here are his remarks.

Oberndorf endorses Wagner

This morning, Jody Wagner held an event in which several locals announced their support of her bid for Lieutenant Governor. Speaking first was former Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf.

Steve Shannon hits the airwaves

Steve Shannon, the Democratic candidate for Attorney General, has released his first TV ad of the campaign. The ad will run throughout Virginia, starting today.

RSLC trying to buy 83rd HoD race

Chris Stolle, the Republican challenger to Democratic incumbent Joe Bouchard, has but $26,015 on hand as of August 31.  Included in that total is a $10,000 loan from his brother, State Senator Ken Stolle, who himself is running for Sheriff in Virginia Beach. In a four day span earlier this month, the Republican State Leadership … Continue reading RSLC trying to buy 83rd HoD race →

Shields slams O’Bannon on unemployment funds

There's been a lot coming out of the Tom Shields campaign of late. Shields is challenging incumbent Republican John O'Bannon in the 73rd House district. Recently, Governor Tim Kaine has asked the federal government for a $252 million loan to cover unemployment costs. Recall, if you will, that as part of the stimulus package, Virginia … Continue reading Shields slams O’Bannon on unemployment funds →

LG debate Thursday – or not

Over the weekend, a bit of a brouha developed regarding the Lieutenant Governor's debate scheduled for this Thursday before the Prince William Committee of 100. Emails from Democratic candidate Jody Wagner and incumbent Republican Bill Bolling flew fast and furious. It appears that the campaigns cannot agree on the rules. Now, I know getting campaigns … Continue reading LG debate Thursday – or not →

Virginia Beach candidates’ forum Wednesday

This Wednesday, the Lynnhaven River NOW candidates' forum will feature candidates from the three contested General Assembly races: 21st - incumbent Democrat Bobby Mathieson versus Republican challenger Ron Villaneuva 82nd - incumbent Republican Bob Purkey versus Democratic challenger Peter Schmidt 83rd - incumbent Democrat Joe Bouchard versus Republican challenger Chris Stolle The forum is designed … Continue reading Virginia Beach candidates’ forum Wednesday →

Busy Thursday (and Friday)

Yes, I know it's Friday. But I was a wee bit busy yesterday. Here's a quick roundup of what happened yesterday, with a little bit of today thrown in. Cuccinelli wants to move OCA to AG's office. In a conference call with members of the press Thursday morning, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli announced that … Continue reading Busy Thursday (and Friday) →