Change, that is.
A look at one of the fifteen policy proposals put forth by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell in his thesis and the extent to which he attempted to implement the proposal during his career as a legislator and attorney general. Fight any attempts to redefine family by allowing special rights for homosexuals or single-parent unwed … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #8
Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms, a Republican, announced this morning his support of Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor. His remarks are below. I spoke with Sessoms afterwards. He told me that he supported Bill Bolling in 2005 but he had to support Wagner, whom he has known for a long time, this year.
A look at one of the fifteen policy proposals put forth by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell in his thesis and the extent to which he attempted to implement the proposal during his career as a legislator and attorney general. Demonstrate a commitment to advocating the traditional family by using one-minute speeches, floor debates, extensions … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #7
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds is releasing three new ads today. The ads are in direct response to recent polling. Opportunity Conversation Why did you? The ads will be run across Virginia.
The story broke overnight Saturday: the latest Washington Post poll shows the gubernatorial race tightening, with Republican Bob McDonnell now leading Democrat Creigh Deeds by a mere four points. This is the third poll in the last few days (more on the others here) and this one carries a margin of error of +/- 3%. … Continue reading ICYMI: McDonnell 51, Deeds 47
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)
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
The editorial which appears in Thursday's Virginian-Pilot is not good news for Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds. The board appears to be laying the groundwork for either an endorsement of local guy, Republican Bob McDonnell, or no endorsement at all. After taking Deeds to task on the transportation issue, the editorial goes further: Deeds has spent … Continue reading Pilot laying the groundwork on editorial endorsement
Quick roundup: Bob McDonnell says a bad word. Yeah, he screwed up. I'm more concerned about his policies than his mouth. Obama says a bad word. Not nearly as bad as the McDonnell one but something one generally doesn't hear in polite society. McDonnell gets NRA endorsement while Deeds gets firefighters. Yawn. And in other … Continue reading ICYMI
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