Shelia Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, has endorsed Republican Bob McDonnell for governor. Johnson, a significant contributor to Governor Tim Kaine, made the endorsement earlier today. From the press release, Johnson said: Make no mistake, these are tough economic times for all Virginians.  Unemployment is on the rise and families are struggling to stay … Continue reading BET co-founder endorses McDonnell →

Rasmussen has released a new Virginia gubernatorial poll today which shows Republican Bob McDonnell at 44% and Democrat Creigh Deeds at 41%.  The money quote: The key to Deeds’ fortunes in November may prove to be how President Obama is viewed by voters in the state. Um yeah. It's called being a Virginia Democrat.

The Roanoke Times has an interesting editorial on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. The subtitle says it all: Check the record. Bob McDonnell voted to strip a job fund he now calls vital. Go on over and read the whole thing. McDonnell really should explain himself. Yep. And we hope he will.

I just received a press release from the Virginia Bar Association regarding the online broadcast of the July 25 gubernatorial debate. As previously mentioned, the debate will take place at the Homestead and will be broadcast over the internet from the website, Virginia Talks, and will be interactive. According to the press release (below the … Continue reading More info on online broadcast of 7/25 gubernatorial debate →

The Virginia Bar Association hosts the first debate between gubernatorial candidates Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell on July 25 at The Homestead. For the first time, the debate will be broadcast via live web streaming A new website has been set up to accomodate this - Virginia Talks. According to PilotOnline, this came about as … Continue reading 1st gubernatorial debate to be available online →

Senator Mark Warner joined Creigh Deeds today to announce the formation of "Business Leaders for Deeds," a bipartisan group which will be lead by Ted Leonsis of McLean. Leonsis is the owner of the Washington Capitals. The press release (below the fold) includes the names of members - so far - of this steering committee. … Continue reading Business Leaders for Deeds →

The Washington Post asked some people for their opinion on the governor's race. Interesting mix of folks as well as a wide range of opinions. Give it a look.

Yesterday, organizers of The People's Debate - AARP Virginia and League of Women Voters of Virginia - announced the panelists for the October 12 event: CBS 6 anchor Stephanie Rochon, WCVE’s “Virginia Currents” host May-Lily Lee, AARP Virginia State President Warren Stewart, EdD, and League of Women Voters of Virginia President Olga Hernandez. As previously … Continue reading The People’s Debate: latest news →

With the announcement that the two gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell, will be debating in late July at the pricey Homestead resort, I was reminded of an email that I received back in May and that I promised to post once the primary was over. On May 4, AARP and The … Continue reading The People’s Debate →