According to PilotOnline, the Deeds campaign has confirmed a visit from President Obama next Tuesday, October 27. The event will be held at ODU's Ted Constant Center. Although the time has not been set, I understand it will be an afternoon rally. You can RSVP for the event by clicking here. Space is limited. Today, … Continue reading Obama coming to ODU for Deeds
Category: Hampton Roads
Predictions on Pilot endorsements – part one
The Virginian-Pilot editorial board has been busier than a one-armed paper hanger over the last few weeks, interviewing candidates for possible endorsement. This year, trying to figure out who they will endorse has been a bit more difficult than in the past, for a couple of reasons. First, the makeup of the board has changed. … Continue reading Predictions on Pilot endorsements – part one
Fact check: Stolle ad on Bouchard
With the charges and counter-charges flying fast and furiously between the various candidates, it is hard to keep up. One thing caught my eye in a recent ad by Republican challenger Chris Stolle was his intimation that incumbent Democrat Joe Bouchard supported the transfer of transit funds from Hampton Roads to Northern Virginia. The ad … Continue reading Fact check: Stolle ad on Bouchard
Norment: exhibit 9,999,999 for FT legislature
"It's just an inherent situation when you have a part-time citizen legislature where people are coming from a diversity of backgrounds and employment experiences. And I don't think there's anything inherently insidious about that. The amount of money that you are paid as a part-time legislator, unless you're independently wealthy, necessitates that all of us … Continue reading Norment: exhibit 9,999,999 for FT legislature
10/15/09 Financial Reports – local House races
Financial reports covering the period 9/1-9/30 were due by 5pm today. Some of the reports are not yet available on Virginia Public Access Project but are on the State Board of Elections website. As before, continue below the fold for the details. (Note: * indicates incumbent.) 21st Bobby Mathieson (D)* – raised $119,832, on hand … Continue reading 10/15/09 Financial Reports – local House races
Did you forget something, Phil?
Now I know you said "Peninsula's colleges" but you left out one that has a presence on the Peninsula. And you did try to make sure that that university got its "fair share of state support," right? (To be honest, I think it takes a brass pair to even mention higher ed in an ad, … Continue reading Did you forget something, Phil?
89th House candidate bio raises questions
The Virginian-Pilot profiled the candidates in the 89th House district race Friday. Incumbent Democrat Kenny Alexander faces the challenge of independent candidate Anthony J. Triplin. The Pilot raised some issues of judgments being rendered against Triplin, who is making his first run for office. But it appears that there are other issues as well. I've … Continue reading 89th House candidate bio raises questions
Bouchard event 10/24
Meet and Greet for Delegate Joe Bouchard! Hosted by: Georgia Allen - Louisa Strayhorn Beatriz Amberman - Sylvia Nery Strickland Jyoti Pal - Joanne Truong Jenny Wong-Slaughter - Shewling Moy Wong Food, Silent Auction, and Conversation! Followed by a Ballroom Dancing demonstration Special Guest: The Honorable Glenn Nye Host - $250 … Continue reading Bouchard event 10/24
Friday notes and open thread
Well, Thursday afternoon brought us the latest poll in the Virginia statewide races. (Details are here if you want to look.) Have to say I'm not feeling too confident about now. Reminder: Pancake breakfast for Bobby Mathieson and Joe Bouchard is tomorrow morning. Details are here. The Virginian-Pilot continues its profile of local House races. … Continue reading Friday notes and open thread
Thursday update: TV ads, the Obama meme
Tuesday, Del. Bobby Mathieson (D-21) released the first campaign ad of his re-election campaign. The Deeds campaign released a new TV ad today as well. And ICYMI, there is a new meme about the Deeds campaign: that Obama won't be back in the state to campaign for Deeds. And Gov Kaine can't say whether the … Continue reading Thursday update: TV ads, the Obama meme
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