Category: Hampton Roads

Moran VB office opening Saturday

Please join Former Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf Mayor Paul Fraim Mayor James Holley Former Chesapeake Mayor William E. Ward Delegate Kenny Alexander Delegate Joe Bouchard Delegate Bobby Matheison Bryan Collins, Chesapeake Councilman Dr. Shelia Hill, Chair, Chesapeake School Board Tina Pullen, Chesapeake School Board Member Former Virginia Beach Councilwoman Louisa Strayhorn for an Open … Continue reading Moran VB office opening Saturday →

Moran on the radio

Brian is on the radio in Hampton Roads. The ad celebrates the first 100 days of President Obama's administration and features former Virginia Beach councilwoman Louisa Strayhorn. Listen to it below.

Wagner releases education plan

LG candidate Jody Wagner released her education plan today (pdf). From the press release: "Our education system lays the foundation for the Commonwealth's future, and the quality of the schooling we're able to deliver to our children will determine their ability to compete in the global economy.  As Virginians, we all owe a debt of … Continue reading Wagner releases education plan →

Nye endorses Wagner

2nd Congressional district representative Glenn Nye today endorsed Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor. The campaign released the following video today.

VEA forum on TV tonight

Hampton Roads residents who were unable to attend last week's VEA gubernatorial forum will be able to watch it on TV tonight. WHRO, the local public TV station, will be airing the forum in which all four candidates for governor - Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrats Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran - appeared. … Continue reading VEA forum on TV tonight →

Judgment in defamation case against the Pilot

With the recent articles in The Virginian-Pilot regarding anti-Semitic vandalism of local synagogues (1, 2), one would expect that the paper would have at least mentioned the recent decision to grant summary judgment on most of the issues of a suit against it. If the Pilot has said something, I haven't seen it. Back in … Continue reading Judgment in defamation case against the Pilot →

Fliergate update: Iwans pleads guilty

Dave Iwans, political consultant and campaign manager for Virginia Beach mayor Will Sessoms, pled guilty to violating the campaign laws.  He will pay the maximum fine of $2,500 and will get no jail time. The money quote from the article (emphasis mine): ...this plea indicates that Iwans intended to deceive voters, said Bill Prince, a … Continue reading Fliergate update: Iwans pleads guilty →

VEA gubernatorial forum

I attended the VEA forum in Hampton last night. The event was the first of the season to feature all four candidates for governor, although not at the same time. Republican candidate Bob McDonnell appeared first and alone, while the three Democratic candidates - Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran - appeared together. Additional … Continue reading VEA gubernatorial forum →

Photos from VEA debate

I'll try to get some video up tomorrow, along with my take on the debate. For now, here are a few photos. (Click to enlarge)

30-day notice

It's that time again 😉 Preparations for my 4th Annual Memorial Day Bash are underway. The event will be held Saturday, May 23rd from 2pm to 5pm at my home. More details will be forthcoming.