Be careful what you ask for :)

Perhaps he thought only supporters would visit his website. Well, he was wrong ๐Ÿ™‚ Check out these poll results (click to enlarge). I'm not sure which is worse: that only 110 people have voted in Delegate Tom Gear's poll in 13 days or that almost all of them who have are not voting for him.

Bob’s world: family policy proposal #8

A look at one of the fifteen policy proposals put forth by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell in his thesis and the extent to which he attempted to implement the proposal during his career as a legislator and attorney general. Fight any attempts to redefine family by allowing special rights for homosexuals or single-parent unwed … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #8

Sessoms endorses Wagner

Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms, a Republican, announced this morning his support of Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor. His remarks are below. I spoke with Sessoms afterwards. He told me that he supported Bill Bolling in 2005 but he had to support Wagner, whom he has known for a long time, this year.

Napolitano endorses Wagner

Virginia Beach businessman Vince Napolitano endorsed Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor this morning. Here are his remarks.

Oberndorf endorses Wagner

This morning, Jody Wagner held an event in which several locals announced their support of her bid for Lieutenant Governor. Speaking first was former Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf.

RSLC trying to buy 83rd HoD race

Chris Stolle, the Republican challenger to Democratic incumbent Joe Bouchard, has but $26,015 on hand as of August 31.ย  Included in that total is a $10,000 loan from his brother, State Senator Ken Stolle, who himself is running for Sheriff in Virginia Beach. In a four day span earlier this month, the Republican State Leadership … Continue reading RSLC trying to buy 83rd HoD race

Virginia Beach candidates’ forum Wednesday

This Wednesday, the Lynnhaven River NOW candidates' forum will feature candidates from the three contested General Assembly races: 21st - incumbent Democrat Bobby Mathieson versus Republican challenger Ron Villaneuva 82nd - incumbent Republican Bob Purkey versus Democratic challenger Peter Schmidt 83rd - incumbent Democrat Joe Bouchard versus Republican challenger Chris Stolle The forum is designed … Continue reading Virginia Beach candidates’ forum Wednesday

ODU releases report on Hamilton, others

Old Dominion University underwent an internal audit, the results of which were presented to the Board of Visitors Thursday. The repot (pdf) included the specific objectives of the review: The circumstances surrounding the creation ofย  The Center for Teacher Quality and Educational Leadership (CTQEL), the development of its structure, and decisions on staffing, including the … Continue reading ODU releases report on Hamilton, others

Transportation in Hampton Roads

July 2, 2009: That we have a transportation problem in Hampton Roads is no surprise. Part of the problem is that we have not received our share of resources for the projects the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) deems important. A big reason for that is the past refusal of the HRTPO to prioritize … Continue reading Transportation in Hampton Roads

VA Votes 2009 airing across Virginia

Hampton Roads' own Joel Rubin, former host of On the Record, will be hosting a series of interviews with the six statewide candidates. Called Virginia Votes 2009, the series features three half hour shows, each including interviews with the nominees for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. Virginia Votes 2009 โ€“ The Candidates for Governor: … Continue reading VA Votes 2009 airing across Virginia