Category: 2009 Elections

ODU releases report on Hamilton, others

Old Dominion University underwent an internal audit, the results of which were presented to the Board of Visitors Thursday. The repot (pdf) included the specific objectives of the review: The circumstances surrounding the creation of  The Center for Teacher Quality and Educational Leadership (CTQEL), the development of its structure, and decisions on staffing, including the … Continue reading ODU releases report on Hamilton, others →

VA Votes 2009 airing across Virginia

Hampton Roads' own Joel Rubin, former host of On the Record, will be hosting a series of interviews with the six statewide candidates. Called Virginia Votes 2009, the series features three half hour shows, each including interviews with the nominees for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Virginia Votes 2009 – The Candidates for Governor: … Continue reading VA Votes 2009 airing across Virginia →

9/15/09 Financial reports – local House races

Yesterday, September 15, was the filing deadline for financial reports for the period 7/1 - 8/31. The reports are  available at Virginia Public Access Project. (Alternatively, you can review the reports at the State Board of Elections site, but VPAP is much easier to navigate 🙂 )Here’s a rundown on the local House races, including … Continue reading 9/15/09 Financial reports – local House races →

Bell on radio Sunday

Capt. John Bell, who is running for Sheriff in Virginia Beach, will be one of the guests on "Faith Toward God," a local radio show that airs at 2:15pm on WGPL, 1350AM. Bell, who was recently the subject of an investigation into his use of government resources in his campaign, will discuss the attempts to … Continue reading Bell on radio Sunday →

ODU served in Hamilton probe

A report by WAVY brings some new information on the investigation of Republican incumbent Delegate Phil Hamilton. Andy Fox reports that Old Dominion University, like Newport News Public Schools, has been served with with a subpoena and a search warrant by the same federal grand jury. As the result of the probe, Hamilton has hired … Continue reading ODU served in Hamilton probe →

Kaine at Scott’s Picnic

Governor Tim Kaine's remarks and introduction of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds at Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.

Wagner at Scott’s picnic

Remarks by Democratic LG candidate Jody Wagner at Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.

Shannon at Scott’s picnic

Remarks by Democratic AG candidate Steve Shannon at Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day Picnic If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.

Another thought on Hamilton

The Daily Press has a story about whether the federal subpoena and search warrant issued to the Newport News Public Schools will uncover more emails from Republican incumbent Delegate Phil Hamilton to Old Dominion University. I think the feds are looking for something else: evidence of other such instances of quid pro quo. As I … Continue reading Another thought on Hamilton →

Federal grand jury investigating Hamilton

A federal grand jury is investigating the situation regarding Republican incumbent Delegate Phil Hamilton. According to The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot, a subpoena and a search warrant were served on the Newport News Public Schools last Wednesday.  Neither story mentions why this was not reported earlier in the week. A federal subpoena requires the … Continue reading Federal grand jury investigating Hamilton →