Category: Hampton Roads

Jody’s First Ad

LG candidate Jody Wagner has started to run ads in Hampton Roads, Charlottesville and Richmond. Here is her first ad (HR/CV version).

Congressional Issues luncheon

The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce hosted a Congressional Issues luncheon Wednesday. The event featured the four Congressmen that represent the area: Rob Wittman (R-1st), Glenn Nye (D-2nd), Bobby Scott (D-3rd) and Randy Forbes (R-4th). Each of the Congressmen were given five minutes for an opening statement.  They were asked to address a wide range … Continue reading Congressional Issues luncheon →

Wagner adds another Congressional endorsement

The campaign of Jody Wagner has received another Congressional endorsement. This time, it is that of 3rd Congressional Representative Bobby Scott. From the press release: Said Scott: "I'm proud to stand with Jody Wagner in her race for Lt. Governor. As a long-time legislator in the Virginia Assembly and Congress, I have great respect for … Continue reading Wagner adds another Congressional endorsement →

Mathieson pizza party, gov straw poll

Come cast your VOTE in the Gubernatorial Straw Poll! Filing Deadline Pizza Party DATE: Wednesday, May 27th TIME: 5:30-7:30pm LOCATION: ShoreBreak 2941 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, 23451 COST: $25 Per Person Please RSVP

4th Annual Bash roundup

Some 100 Democrats (and a couple Republicans 🙂 ) gathered in my backyard Saturday afternoon for the 4th Annual Memorial Day Bash.  The event drew candidates, electeds and activists from throughout Hampton Roads. The weather once held once again. Somebody is looking out for me up there 🙂 Hard to believe we've managed to have … Continue reading 4th Annual Bash roundup →

Congrats to President Broderick

The ODU Board of Visitors has named John Broderick president of the university. Broderick, 52, has been at the university for 15 years and hasbeen acting president for nearly a year. He succeeds Roseann Runte to become the eighth president in the university's history. Congratulations to President Broderick! Photo from The Virginian-Pilot

Help Joe Bouchard

When I spoke last week of what was at stake in November, I mentioned the possibility of us losing seats. In my mind, I was thinking about the challenge facing my friend, Del. Joe Bouchard. Those who know me well know that I don't casually toss around the term "friend." Until he ran in 2007, … Continue reading Help Joe Bouchard →

Northam, Whipple receive honor from Chesapeake Bay Foundation

State Senators Ralph Northam (D-Norfolk)  and Mary Margaret Whipple (D-Arlington) were named Virginia Legislators of the Year by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The awards were scheduled to be presented Tuesday morning before the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council meeting at the Mount Vernon Administration building. The legislators were to be presented with original artwork and Governor … Continue reading Northam, Whipple receive honor from Chesapeake Bay Foundation →

Nye speaks in favor of WWII mariners’ compensation

2nd Congressional District representative Glenn Nye was a co-sponsor on legislation passed by the House of Representatives today that would provide compensation to World War II merchant mariners. He spoke in favor of the legislation as shown in the following video. According to a release from the Congressman's office: During the Second World War, approximately … Continue reading Nye speaks in favor of WWII mariners’ compensation →