The Virginian-Pilot endorsements in the Virginia Beach House of Delegates races has been published. In the three races in which I predicted an endorsement, the Pilot endorsed just as I thought they would: Democratic incumbent Bobby Mathieson in the 21st, Republican incumbent Bob Purkey in the 82nd, and Democratic incumbent Joe Bouchard in the 83rd. … Continue reading Pilot endores 2Ds, 2Rs in Virginia Beach
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Obama/Deeds rally ticket winners
The winners of the five tickets for Tuesday's rally with our next governor, Creigh Deeds, and President Barack Obama are: Louis Eisenberg spotter Barbara Hatton-Hall Carl Johansen Teresa Eisenberg Congratulations! Check your email! And if you didn't win, you can still get a ticket through the campaign website here. Just make sure that you show … Continue reading Obama/Deeds rally ticket winners
“How can we trust Chris Stolle?”
We can't. As if that weren't enough, both The Virginian-Pilot (not available online) and the Richmond Times Dispatch had articles on Stolle's primary source of funds for this campaign. Stolle, brother of the state senator who is likely Virginia Beach's next sheriff, has received $326,000. That puts him at the top of the RSLC pledge … Continue reading “How can we trust Chris Stolle?”
Forum for 80th district candidates Wednesday
The ODU College Democrats and College Republicans will host a forum this Wednesday, October 28, for the candidates in the 80th House of Delegates District. The event will be held from 6pm to 7:30pm at the Mills Godwin Life Sciences Building, Room 102. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be … Continue reading Forum for 80th district candidates Wednesday
Pilot endorses Shannon, no endorsement for LG
In a strongly worded endorsement today, The Virginian-Pilot editorial board endorsed Steve Shannon for Attorney General. Much of the endorsement laid bare how bad it would be for Republican Ken Cuccinelli to win next week's election. The Pilot concluded: To put it politely, Cuccinelli’s election would bring embarrassment to Virginia, instability to the state’s law … Continue reading Pilot endorses Shannon, no endorsement for LG
Virginian-Pilot endorses Deeds
Sometimes, I don't mind being wrong 🙂 In an editorial for the Sunday paper, The Virginian-Pilot endorsed Democrat Creigh Deeds for governor. And, as I suspected, the issue in the forefront of the board's mind was transportation. He offers a political strategy rather than a substantive plan for solving the state's most overwhelming challenge. While … Continue reading Virginian-Pilot endorses Deeds
Redistricting is VA’s Supreme Court
Last year, when I dared question the support of Barack Obama for president, I was told repeatedly that the Supreme Court appointments were what mattered. Well Virginia, redistricting is our Supreme Court. I've always been clear that the closer government is to me, the more it affects me. At stake in this election is how … Continue reading Redistricting is VA’s Supreme Court
The Pilot’s policy on endorsements
In an op-ed piece today, editorial page editor Don Luzzatto explained the policy of The Virginian-Pilot on endorsements. Theoretically, the article is about why they endorse: What we hope to do, with all of our editorials, is encourage substantive debate on the issues of the day, the kind of conversation that continues in the vibrant … Continue reading The Pilot’s policy on endorsements
Capt. John Bell garners endorsements
Capt. John Bell, the Democratic candidate for Sheriff in Virginia Beach, has been picking up some endorsements. The Virginia Police Benevolent Association, a statewide group who represents law enforcement officers, has endorsed his candidacy. We will ask our members, their friends and families, and all citizens who respect the strong and efficient enforcement of our … Continue reading Capt. John Bell garners endorsements
Win a ticket to Obama/Deeds rally!
I've got five tickets for the Obama/Deeds rally coming up in Norfolk at the Ted Constant Convocation Center this coming Tuesday. These aren't the general admission tickets. These are the guaranteed admission tickets. With these tickets, you will get in. And you can win one. Here's how: In the comments below, tell me why you … Continue reading Win a ticket to Obama/Deeds rally!
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