Category: 2009 Gubernatorial Race

Abortion and the Virginia Race

The above title is that of an editorial which appears in today's Washington Post.  The article mentions that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell's website is short on any information on his stances on abortion. "a subject that preoccupied him so much during his career as a lawmaker that he introduced some 35 bills to restrict … Continue reading Abortion and the Virginia Race →

Deeds on local radio Sunday

Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds will appear on a local Hampton Roads radio program this Sunday. The show, "Faith Toward God," is hosted by local funeral director, Carlos A. Howard. Listeners will have the ability to call in with questions. The call in number is (757)624-9475. Prior to the show, Deeds, accompanied by Chesapeake Del. Lionell … Continue reading Deeds on local radio Sunday →

ICYMI: Joe Abbey is Deeds’ campaign manager

Larry Sabato, who considers himself quite the political pundit, first tweeted then went on record as saying that the Deeds campaign was shaking up its staff. In particular, Sabato wrote: Thirty-something wunderkind Joe Abbey, Deeds' manager for his upset June primary victory, has been shunted aside. Sabato was wrong. (Surprise!) The campaign held a conference … Continue reading ICYMI: Joe Abbey is Deeds’ campaign manager →

Planned Parenthood launches site: Backwards Bob

Planned Parenthood Virginia PAC has launched a new website aimed at Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. The site seeks to "educate voters about McDonnell’s real record on women’s health." The site features this video: Bob McDonnell’s positions on reproductive health care put him at odds with the vast majority of Virginians. It’s not just that … Continue reading Planned Parenthood launches site: Backwards Bob →

Stop the madness

Aren't there any grownups at the DPVA or on the Deeds campaign? It appears not. Whoever the idiot is that is feeding pictures and other information to Ben Tribbett needs to stop - now. In case you haven't noticed, all that such behavior does is come back to bite the  Deeds campaign in the rear. … Continue reading Stop the madness →

Women Choose Deeds event in NoVA Monday

Received via email: Monday Aug 10 10:30 AM Ernst Community Cultural Center NOVA Annandale 8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, Va 22003 Please come to this event if you can (men welcome as beloved allies), or if you're not in the area, please sign up to get news from the Deeds campaign and find out what's … Continue reading Women Choose Deeds event in NoVA Monday →

Obama/Deeds rally in NoVA

I wasn't able to attend the Obama/Deeds rally in NoVA Thursday evening but Kenton Ngo was there and has his thoughts up. The best I can do is provide the remarks given by President Obama and our next governor, Creigh Deeds, both of which are below the fold. Image courtesy of New Dominion Project REMARKS … Continue reading Obama/Deeds rally in NoVA →

Creigh Call Quickie: redistricting, uranium mining

I got a chance to chat with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds a bit ago. He's in the midst of his Deeds Country tour and I got tired just listening to all the stops he's making as well as those coming up 🙂 In our brief phone call, we talked about two issues: redistricting and … Continue reading Creigh Call Quickie: redistricting, uranium mining →