Category: 2009 Gubernatorial Race

5 businesses = zero jobs

I got the email late last night from the McAuliffe campaign which alerted me to the Washington Post article that appeared in today's paper. The thing in the article that jumped out at me was this: And at a candidates' forum in December, in response to Moran's claim to be the only candidate who had … Continue reading 5 businesses = zero jobs →

Moran on the radio

Brian is on the radio in Hampton Roads. The ad celebrates the first 100 days of President Obama's administration and features former Virginia Beach councilwoman Louisa Strayhorn. Listen to it below.

VEA forum on TV tonight

Hampton Roads residents who were unable to attend last week's VEA gubernatorial forum will be able to watch it on TV tonight. WHRO, the local public TV station, will be airing the forum in which all four candidates for governor - Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrats Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran - appeared. … Continue reading VEA forum on TV tonight →

Grassroots endorses Moran for governor

Brian Moran released a list of grassroots endorsements today.  The list includes more than 170 individuals from across the Commonwealth who have worked hard to elect Democratic candidates over the years. The list can be found here.  Head on over, take a look, see who you know and why they are supporting Brian. While you … Continue reading Grassroots endorses Moran for governor →

VEA gubernatorial forum

I attended the VEA forum in Hampton last night. The event was the first of the season to feature all four candidates for governor, although not at the same time. Republican candidate Bob McDonnell appeared first and alone, while the three Democratic candidates - Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran - appeared together. Additional … Continue reading VEA gubernatorial forum →

Photos from VEA debate

I'll try to get some video up tomorrow, along with my take on the debate. For now, here are a few photos. (Click to enlarge)

Netroots gubernatorial debate 4/29 questions thread

Hosted by Not Larry Sabato, The Huffington Post, Fire Dog Lake and the Collegiate Times, the gubernatorial debate featuring Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran will take place at Virginia Tech next Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30pm. Every question to be asked of the candidates will come through the new media. You can submit … Continue reading Netroots gubernatorial debate 4/29 questions thread →

Virginia Partisans recommends Moran

In a press release late yesterday, the Virginia Partisans Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club "recommends" Brian Moran for Governor. The organization, which dates back to 1990, generally does not endorse in primary elections. The entire press release is below the fold. UPDATE: I just received Moran's statement on the Partisans support. It, too, is below … Continue reading Virginia Partisans recommends Moran →

Debate wrapup

The three Democratic candidates for governor squared off in the first debate* of the season Sunday at The College of William & Mary. Hosted by The Farm Team and moderated by Andrea Mitchell of MSNBC, the crowd of 400+ was treated to 90 minutes of political posturing as the candidates presented their stances on a … Continue reading Debate wrapup →