Category: 2009 Gubernatorial Race

Jeff’s Notes: On Wilder

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times Dispatch takes on former Governor Doug Wilder in the latest version of Jeff's Notes.

Deeds, Kaine to attend Norfolk NAACP dinner

The Norfolk branch of the NAACP will hold its 52nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet tomorrow. The event will be held at The Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton Avenue. The speaker for this year's dinner will be Rev. Dr. James W. Webb II, pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Among the many electeds and candidates in … Continue reading Deeds, Kaine to attend Norfolk NAACP dinner →

New Deeds radio ad

Creigh Deeds has a new radio ad out, with slightly different versions across the state. Here is the Hampton Roads version. BTW - how do you like the look of the audio player? 😉

A tale of two endorsers

The Shad Plank is conducting a poll about the effect of endorsements on your vote. Yes, I voted in the poll. My choice was "I don't pay attention to endorsements," which, as of this writing, is the most popular: 61% of respondents have chosen it. But the fact that some people's votes are influenced by … Continue reading A tale of two endorsers →

ICYMI: McDonnell on Fox News Sunday

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell appeared on Fox News Sunday. The 10-minute interview, conducted by host Chris Wallace, wasn't as friendly as McDonnell had probably hoped. On several occasions, Wallace just nailed him. Check it out.

Deeds: “I’ll be the governor…”

Creigh Deeds spoke at the Fall Kickoff meeting of the  Greater Hampton Roads Black Chamber of Commerce, of which I am a charter member, Thursday evening. Afterwards, I spent a few minutes with him.

Deeds remarks in Virginia Beach

Here are the remarks offered by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds at Thursday’s forum in Virginia Beach, including the question-and-answer session at the end.

McDonnell remarks in Virginia Beach

Here are the remarks offered by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell at Thursday's forum in Virginia Beach, including the question-and-answer session at the end.

McDonnell and Deeds on Wilder

I attended the luncheon hosted by a number of local groups earlier today where, separately, gubernatorial candidates Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds spoke. (Those of you who follow me on Twitter got the blow-by-blow comments as I could thumb-type them.) I will have video of both appearances up later. Just as McDonnell was finishing up, … Continue reading McDonnell and Deeds on Wilder →

New VEA ad, website

The Virginia Education Association has launched a new website, Support Virginia Schools, in which they compare the records of the gubernatorial candidates on education. The site also includes two petitions: one to "tell McDonnell to pick a new direction" for his past opposition to school funding and the other to "say 'thank you' to Creigh … Continue reading New VEA ad, website →