Category: Hampton Roads

Did Hamilton get paid for no work?

An article in Saturday's Virginian-Pilot implies that was the case. In a June 11 e-mail to [Dave] Blackburn, [Del. Phil] Hamilton expressed concern that the contract "seems to imply full-time work hours." He noted that he also had responsibilities as a legislator and as a part-time employee of the Newport News school system. In a … Continue reading Did Hamilton get paid for no work? →

LG candidate Wagner on local radio Sunday

Jody Wagner, the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will be the guest on "Faith Toward God" this Sunday. The show airs at 2:15pm on WGPL, 1350AM. Listeners will have the ability to call in with questions. The call in number is (757)624-9475.

Friday this ‘n that

Hamilton taken off RPV website. Saw this pop up last night on the Pilot's political blog. The website is here. Combined with Jeff Frederick's tweet, I'm wondering what the heck is going on that side. Has the RPV split with the Speaker? Inquiring minds wanna know 🙂 UPDATE: He's back up. According to The Shad … Continue reading Friday this ‘n that →

Another Deeds radio ad: “Grass stains”

The Deeds campaign has launched another radio ad, this one called "Grass Stains." The ad will be aired across Virginia.

Reminder: Bouchard event with Webb Thursday

Please join me this Thursday, August 27th for a special event with U.S. Senator Jim Webb. What: U.S. Senator Jim Webb When: Thursday, August 27th @ 6pm Where: The Pavilion Center II, 600 22nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA To RSVP and purchase your tickets, please click HERE or call Jenn at (757) 226-0427.

Challenger West calls for Hamilton’s resignation

Gary West, the Democratic challenger in the 94th House district, has joined the call for the resignation of Phil Hamilton, the Republican incumbent in the adjacent 93rd District. Making skewed priorities a common theme of his door-to-door campaign, West is outraged that Delegate Phil Hamilton lined his own pockets with taxpayer dollars appropriated for education. … Continue reading Challenger West calls for Hamilton’s resignation →

How did this happen?

Jason Call, the Republican candidate challenging Del. Algie Howell in the 90th, has received the endorsement of the Virginia Education Association. Call has made education the cornerstone of his campaign, with a video on his website on the subject.  In a press release announcing the endorsement, he says: We need to reengage our youth in … Continue reading How did this happen? →

Hamilton update

From this morning's Virginian-Pilot (click to enlarge: Del. Phil Hamilton released his own statement on the affair last night. The Washington Post blog has a copy of it here. Speaker of the House Bill Howell sent out a copy of his letter requesting the ethics committee investigation. You can read a copy of it here … Continue reading Hamilton update →

Deeds: “Fired up”

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds launched a new radio ad today featuring President Barack Obama. The ad will air on stations in Richmond, Roanoke and Hampton Roads.