Category: Hampton Roads

9/15/09 Financial reports – local House races

Yesterday, September 15, was the filing deadline for financial reports for the period 7/1 - 8/31. The reports are  available at Virginia Public Access Project. (Alternatively, you can review the reports at the State Board of Elections site, but VPAP is much easier to navigate 🙂 )Here’s a rundown on the local House races, including … Continue reading 9/15/09 Financial reports – local House races →

Pilot laying the groundwork on editorial endorsement

The editorial which appears in Thursday's Virginian-Pilot is not good news for Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds. The board appears to be laying the groundwork for either an endorsement of local guy, Republican Bob McDonnell, or no endorsement at all.  After taking Deeds to task on the transportation issue, the editorial goes further: Deeds has spent … Continue reading Pilot laying the groundwork on editorial endorsement →

ICYMI

Quick roundup: Bob McDonnell says a bad word. Yeah, he screwed up. I'm more concerned about his policies than his mouth. Obama says a bad word. Not nearly as bad as the McDonnell one but something one generally doesn't hear in polite society. McDonnell gets NRA endorsement while Deeds gets firefighters. Yawn. And in other … Continue reading ICYMI →

Bell on radio Sunday

Capt. John Bell, who is running for Sheriff in Virginia Beach, will be one of the guests on "Faith Toward God," a local radio show that airs at 2:15pm on WGPL, 1350AM. Bell, who was recently the subject of an investigation into his use of government resources in his campaign, will discuss the attempts to … Continue reading Bell on radio Sunday →

New Deeds ads, including radio in HR

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds is responding to attacks by his opponent, Republican Bob McDonnell, by releasing three new ads. The TV ad, entitled "Tax Man,"  can be viewed here. That ad, along with a new radio ad called "Disaster” will be aired in Roanoke, Tri Cities and Harrisonburg media markets. Hampton Roads and Richmond … Continue reading New Deeds ads, including radio in HR →

Statement from Mathieson

I received the following statement from Delegate Bobby Mathieson's office regarding this story: “Earlier today, I filed a police report with the Virginia State Police concerning suspected embezzlement of my campaign funds.  On conducting an internal review of my campaign finances, I noticed serious discrepancies and misuse of campaign funds.  After examining the account further, … Continue reading Statement from Mathieson →

ODU served in Hamilton probe

A report by WAVY brings some new information on the investigation of Republican incumbent Delegate Phil Hamilton. Andy Fox reports that Old Dominion University, like Newport News Public Schools, has been served with with a subpoena and a search warrant by the same federal grand jury. As the result of the probe, Hamilton has hired … Continue reading ODU served in Hamilton probe →

Harbor Party October 1

from Joel Rubin The 17th annual Kiwanis Harbor Party and Seafood Feast will be Thursday October 1 from 4:30-7:30pm at Town Point Park in Norfolk. Besides crab cakes, scallops, oysters, fish, clam chowder and beer, guests will be able to meet many of the statewide and local candidates running in the November elections.  Proceeds benefit … Continue reading Harbor Party October 1 →

Deeds at Scott’s picnic

Part 1 of the remarks of Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Senator Creigh Deeds, at Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic. Part 2 is below the fold. My camera batteries ran out so yes, there is a slight gap. And yes, it's a different camera. Sorry. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed … Continue reading Deeds at Scott’s picnic →

Kaine at Scott’s Picnic

Governor Tim Kaine's remarks and introduction of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds at Congressman Bobby Scott's Labor Day picnic. If you are reading this through email or an RSS feed and do not see the video, please visit my blog.