Category: 2009 Gubernatorial Race

McDonnell trying to cash in on Warner legacy?

Christina Nuckols of The Virginian-Pilot seems to think so. In an article in Sunday's paper* she says: [Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob] McDonnell does his best to encourage comparisons with Warner, and he’s clearly taking cues from the Democrat’s 2001 campaign. McDonnell makes only occasional mention of his party affiliation, for example, and he stresses economic … Continue reading McDonnell trying to cash in on Warner legacy? →

McDonnell won’t sign “no tax” pledge

And for that he got slammed in a Washington Times editorial today. Poor Bob. He's getting it from both sides. h/t Virginia Tomorrow

What happened?

In the waning days and weeks of the primary campaign, it was clear to me that my candidate, Brian Moran, was in trouble. I was heartened by some information I received from a friend Monday afternoon who concluded: For all the polls and hype, according to the historical trends, this ought to still be Brian's … Continue reading What happened? →

Hampton Roads coverage of last night

A little video from the local TV coverage If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.

McAuliffe AA lit piece photoshopped?

Gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe's campaign distributed a piece of literature in African American communities throughout Hampton Roads Sunday that appears to contain a photoshopped image of McAuliffe and President Barack Obama. See for yourself. (Click to enlarge. Or take a look at this pdf.) We've seen the effect of this type of thing before. The … Continue reading McAuliffe AA lit piece photoshopped? →

Moran plays “Hardball”

Brian Moran appeared on "Hardball" with Chris Matthews. As noted in the video, all three candidates were invited - only Moran accepted.

Firefighters upset with McAuliffe

In a press release Thursday, the Virginia State Firefighters Association takes exception with gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe's claim of support of Virginia firefighters, calling the claim "misleading." The group, which represents 13,000 firefighters, is separate from the much smaller union of paid firefighters which has endorsed McAuliffe. The VSFA has not endorsed in the primary … Continue reading Firefighters upset with McAuliffe →

Moran Election Eve Bash

Come join the Moran staff… To Get Out the Vote For Brian Moran ELECTION EVE BASH Monday, June 8, 2009 5pm-Midnight Canvass, Phone Bank, Help prepare for Election Day! Moran Virginia Beach Field Office 737 Independence Blvd, Unit 104 (Giant Square Shopping Center) Virginia Beach, Virginia RSVP to Jessica Bowman jessica.bowman@brianmoran.com