Yes, there were local elections in Hampton Roads yesterday (although I still am against them). Here are the winners (contested races only): Virginia Beach Mayor: Will Sessoms* City Council - At Large: Rosemary Wilson* City Council - Kempsville: Amelia Ross-Hammond City Council - Rose Hall: Glenn Davis* School Board - At Large (2 seats): Beverly … Continue reading Winner’s list: Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk
I'll do a roundup post later but for now, congratulations to all of last night's winners and my condolences to all of those who were not successful. (UPDATE: The roundup post is here.) Most of all, my thanks to all who voted. And for those of you who doubted my predictions, I'll be collecting those … Continue reading Congratulations to all
Election Day is here. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to participate in our democracy by casting a ballot for the candidates of their choice. I have to say that I've not been bombarded with the phone calls and mail that others have. I think I've received less than 10 pieces of mail this entire … Continue reading Go Vote!
Opening remarks from Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, Congressional candidates Paul Hirschbiel (2nd) and Ella Ward (4th) and Congressman Bobby Scott (3rd). And from Sen. Mark Warner, Sen. Jim Webb, and soon-to-be-Senator Tim Kaine.
Some pictures from this morning's rally at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Video to come.
Real Clear Politics has a tool that allows anyone to play pundit and predict the outcome of the election tomorrow. My map is here, which I completed Saturday evening as a part of my preparation for election night analysis.* The Washington Post has collected predictions from various pundits for its Crystal Ball contest, just to … Continue reading Prediction: Obama 332, Romney 206
Campaign officials confirm that Monday, November 5th, Obama for America Virginia will hold a live musical event featuring legendary artist Stevie Wonder, local elected officials, and volunteers at Norfolk Scope Arena. Doors for the event will open at 6:00 p.m. and tickets are available now online. Follow this link http://ofa.bo/wonder to request a ticket for … Continue reading UPDATED: Stevie Wonder in Norfolk Monday
Norfolk Republican Coby Dillard and I joined host Barbara Hamm Lee on her radio show, Another View, this afternoon. We talked a little politics, of course 😉 The audio is below.
Bill Clinton will be at Indian River High School in Chesapeake Saturday. Doors open at 10am. No tickets required. UPDATE: Tickets ARE required. Available here.
Via Politico, we learn that President John F. Kennedy urged everyone to vote on November 6. Equally important today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=z8cwsSgOKjA
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