By now, you've probably heard that the votes in the 21st House of Delegates district have been counted and that Republican Ron Villanueva has been declared the winner by a scant 13 votes. I received the following statement from the campaign of Bobby Mathieson: Yesterday, more votes got counted in the 21st District House of … Continue reading Mathieson statement on election
Category: Hampton Roads
Sniper to be executed tonight
John Allen Muhammad, known as the Beltway sniper, will be put to death tonight. The only one who can save him is Governor Tim Kaine. I will be surprised if the governor steps in. I have to admit: I don't hold a very strong stance on the death penalty. I find arguments on both sides … Continue reading Sniper to be executed tonight
Nye voted no on healthcare
The emails from Saturday night's votes are flowing into my inbox. Most of them are congratulatory ones - for Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd), Congressman Tom Perriello (D-5th), Congressman Jim Moran (D-8th) and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11th) - thanking them for their support of healthcare reform. Some of them are critical of my representative, Congressman Glenn … Continue reading Nye voted no on healthcare
Potential challenger for Bobby Scott
The Virginian-Pilot political blog posted a blurb yesterday about a potential challenger for Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd). Seems the original tip came from United Conservatives that Coby Dillard, who worked on the McDonnell for Governor campaign as Deputy Coalition Director (Veterans/African Americans), is considering a run. Dillard runs a blog called The Dillard Doctrine and, … Continue reading Potential challenger for Bobby Scott
A bloodbath
The map to the left, which I got from The Washington Post, pretty much says it all: yesterday was a bloodbath. While the map only shows the gubernatorial race, the other two statewide races maps don't look much different. The added loss of a net of six House of Delegates seats is a bitter pill. … Continue reading A bloodbath
Congratulations and condolences
The margin was greater than I expected, the result being the loss the number of House seats at the top of the range I anticipated. My congratulations to Gov-elect Bo McDonnell, LG Bill Bolling, and AG-elect Ken Cuccinelli. My condolences to Creigh Deeds, Jody Wagner and Steve Shannon. Congratulations to new Democratic House members Luke … Continue reading Congratulations and condolences
Vote today
The polls are open from 6am to 7pm. If you are unsure of your voting place, you can check it here. Unlike prior elections, I will be casting my ballot at the polls today. I will be voting for the people who most closely represent my best interests, even though there are issues on which … Continue reading Vote today
VA Beach Sheriff’s Candidates
Recently, the two candidates for sheriff in Virginia Beach were interviewed on WAVY TV 10. Go John Bell!
Villanueva: “I need your vote … in New Jersey!”
Ron Villanueva wants the residents of District 21 to vote for him - in New Jersey! (click to enlarge) Ha! And no, I didn't make this up. You can see it for yourself here. (UPDATE: Not any more. The state info has been corrected on the website at that link.) To voters in the Virginia … Continue reading Villanueva: “I need your vote … in New Jersey!”
LBGT Phonebanking for Bobby & Joe Monday
The LBGT community is coming together this Monday, November 2, from 6-8pm to phone bank for Delegates Bobby Mathieson and Joe Bouchard. The event will be held at the Coordinated Campaign Headquarters located at 5101 Cleveland St., 3rd Floor. Of course, you don't have to be LBGT to participate. Come on out and help propel … Continue reading LBGT Phonebanking for Bobby & Joe Monday
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