FT debate video part 3

In this segment, the candidates get to ask a single question of one of their competitors. Also included are closing statements.

FT debate video part 2

In this segment, the topics are education and gay marriage.

FT debate video part 1

I did not realize that the internet feed was down until well into the debate. As the result, my backup plan (to record the live feed) didn't work. Once I realized the problem, I started recording the debate; however, I only got the last 30 minutes or so. To make matters worse, I dropped and … Continue reading FT debate video part 1

Watch the debate live

The first of the debates between Democratic candidates Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran will be held Sunday at 2pm in Williamsburg. Sponsored by The Farm Team, the debate will be broadcast live over the internet here. Note that you will need to have QuickTime installed on your computer to view the debate. I … Continue reading Watch the debate live

Rasmussen: is there a silver lining?

By now everyone has seen the results of the latest Rasmussen poll on the Virginia governor's race.  The results aren't pretty, although not unexpected. Republican candidate Bob McDonnell enjoys a 10 point lead over Brian Moran, the closest Democratic challenger. He leads Terry McAuliffe by 12 and Creigh Deeds by 15. A couple of points … Continue reading Rasmussen: is there a silver lining?

Democratic gubernatorial debate schedule

The campaigns of three Democratic gubernatorial candidates have announced a debate schedule. April 19th: Farm Team Debate in Williamsburg April 23rd: Virginia Education Association's Convention Debate in Hampton April 28th: Sorensen Institute/Danville Register & Bee Debate in Danville April 29th: Huffington Post/Not Larry Sabato/Fire Dog Lake/Collegiate Times Debate in Blacksburg May 19th: Washington Post/Northern Virginia … Continue reading Democratic gubernatorial debate schedule

Sabato on governor’s race

In part one of three parts, UVA's Larry Sabato takes a look at the upcoming governor's races in 2009 and 2010. He gives a brief synopsis of the situation in Virginia: Another chance for party change is in Virginia, where Republicans have already decided upon their gubernatorial nominee, former state Attorney General Bob McDonnell. Democrats … Continue reading Sabato on governor’s race

Hampton Dems event: Deeds video

Senator Creigh Deeds remarks to the Hampton Dems Sunday afternoon. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.

Hampton Dems event

The Hampton Dems hosted an event this afternoon for statewide and local Democratic candidates. In attendance were gubernatorial candidates Brian Moran and Creigh Deeds along with attorney general candidate Steve Shannon. Surrogates for gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, and lieutenant governor candidates Jody Wagner, Jon Bowerbank, and Pat Edmonson were also there. Prior to the speeches, … Continue reading Hampton Dems event

Hampton Dems event Sunday

The Hampton Democratic Committee is hosting a Mix'n With Dem's -Candidate Round Up and Hampton Democrats Kick Off this Sunday,  March 8, 2009 from 3pm-5:30 pm at The Hampton History Museum (120 Olde Hampton Lane, Hampton Va 23669). The minimum contribution is $12.00 (students under 21 with ID $5.00 - proceeds will be donated to … Continue reading Hampton Dems event Sunday