A Daily Kos-commissioned poll shows Republican incumbent Thelma Drake enjoying a 14-point lead over Democratic challenger Glenn Nyem with 12% of the voters being undecided. The poll was conducted by Research 2000 on October 7 and 8 and has a margin of error of +/- 5%. The same poll shows John McCain leading Barack Obama … Continue reading Kos poll shows Drake 51%, Nye 37%
Category: Hampton Roads
Drake v Nye: greatest threat facing America?
The Virginian Pilot posed this question to the candidates in the 2nd Congressional District - incumbent Republican Thelma Drake and Democratic challenger Glenn Nye - and their responses were printed in Sunday's paper. Drake, who is vying for her third term in Congress, says that the problem is political gridlock and that is what stands … Continue reading Drake v Nye: greatest threat facing America?
Pilot endorses Mark Warner for Senate
Sunday's Virginian Pilot carries the endorsement of the editorial board of former governor Mark Warner for Senate. Fortunately, there is one decision we can make with confidence. We recommend Warner for senator. The article points to Warner's background in business as well as his leadership style, calling him the "natural successor" to retiring Republican Senator, … Continue reading Pilot endorses Mark Warner for Senate
OTR 10/12: Forbes, Gilmore
This Sunday's On the Record will feature 4th CD Rep. Randy Forbes and Senate candidate Jim Gilmore. (Forbes' challenger, Democrat Andrea Miller, was on the show 9/28.) They will discuss the bailout, which they oppose, and will offer alternatives. In his "My Minute" segment, host Joel Rubin wonders if it we will get a good … Continue reading OTR 10/12: Forbes, Gilmore
Veterans for Mark Warner kickoff
Veterans from across Hampton Roads joined former Governor Mark Warner Thursday for the kickoff of a new group - Veterans for Mark Warner. Also in attendance were Senator Jim Webb, Congressman Bobby Scott, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim and Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe. The setting was the Lone Sailor Monument, which stands in the shadows of … Continue reading Veterans for Mark Warner kickoff
Opinion, please: No zero grade?
Sunday's Virginian Pilot had an article about the awarding of zeros in local school systems. In Suffolk, teachers are expected to make "every effort" to get students to make up the missing work, including notifying parents, before giving a zero on an assignment. In Chesapeake, zeros are automatic only when a student has cheated or … Continue reading Opinion, please: No zero grade?
OTR 10/5: Suffolk mayoral candidates
This Sunday's On the Record will feature six* of the candidates for mayor in Suffolk this November. This is the first direct election of the mayor and the candidates - incumbent Linda Johnson, Roger Leonard, Dwight Nixon, Tom Powell, Andy Damiani and Mike Debranski - will discuss whether the current administration is managing the city's … Continue reading OTR 10/5: Suffolk mayoral candidates
Obama coming to Newport News Saturday
According to the Virginian Pilot, Barack Obama will hold a rally in Newport News Saturday: On Saturday, the Democratic presidential nominee is scheduled to visit Newport News' Victory Landing Park, the Obama campaign announced Wednesday night. The event is open to the public, though attendees are encouraged to register in advance at the candidate's Web … Continue reading Obama coming to Newport News Saturday
Deal reached for Norfolk, VB judgeships?
So it seems. And it appears it was done without the input of Sen. Yvonne Miller. Miller expressed surprise this weekend at word of the plan. In other words, politics as usual. Even the new kids have gotten this one.
OTR 09/28: Andrea Miller; can VA turn blue?
This Sunday's On the Record will feature the Democratic candidate in the 4th Congressional District, Andrea Miller, who is challenging incumbent Randy Forbes. Also on tap is Frank Atkinson, who has written two books on Virginia politics. The topic will be whether he thinks Virginia can turn blue this year. In his My Minute segment, … Continue reading OTR 09/28: Andrea Miller; can VA turn blue?
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