Adam Rhew of NBC29 sat down with five Virginia governors and talked about a number of issues. (The video is available here.) Participating were current governor Tim Kaine and former governors Linwood Holton, Doug Wilder, George Allen and Jim Gilmore. The entire interview is worth a watch. One point that Wilder brought up is the … Continue reading About the budget process
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Norment: exhibit 9,999,999 for FT legislature
"It's just an inherent situation when you have a part-time citizen legislature where people are coming from a diversity of backgrounds and employment experiences. And I don't think there's anything inherently insidious about that. The amount of money that you are paid as a part-time legislator, unless you're independently wealthy, necessitates that all of us … Continue reading Norment: exhibit 9,999,999 for FT legislature
10/15/09 Financial Reports – local House races
Financial reports covering the period 9/1-9/30 were due by 5pm today. Some of the reports are not yet available on Virginia Public Access Project but are on the State Board of Elections website. As before, continue below the fold for the details. (Note: * indicates incumbent.) 21st Bobby Mathieson (D)* – raised $119,832, on hand … Continue reading 10/15/09 Financial Reports – local House races
Did you forget something, Phil?
Now I know you said "Peninsula's colleges" but you left out one that has a presence on the Peninsula. And you did try to make sure that that university got its "fair share of state support," right? (To be honest, I think it takes a brass pair to even mention higher ed in an ad, … Continue reading Did you forget something, Phil?
89th House candidate bio raises questions
The Virginian-Pilot profiled the candidates in the 89th House district race Friday. Incumbent Democrat Kenny Alexander faces the challenge of independent candidate Anthony J. Triplin. The Pilot raised some issues of judgments being rendered against Triplin, who is making his first run for office. But it appears that there are other issues as well. I've … Continue reading 89th House candidate bio raises questions
Norfolk City Attorney tries to swat a gnat – and it swats back
Reading Christina Nuckols column in Sunday's Virginian-Pilot, I found a kindred spirit who also thinks that campaigns spend way too much time paying attention to blogs. She even used the same terminology as I: Blogs have real value, whether they’re generated by amateur political buffs or mainstream media. They can and do offer thoughtful analysis … Continue reading Norfolk City Attorney tries to swat a gnat – and it swats back
Bouchard event 10/24
Meet and Greet for Delegate Joe Bouchard! Hosted by: Georgia Allen - Louisa Strayhorn Beatriz Amberman - Sylvia Nery Strickland Jyoti Pal - Joanne Truong Jenny Wong-Slaughter - Shewling Moy Wong Food, Silent Auction, and Conversation! Followed by a Ballroom Dancing demonstration Special Guest: The Honorable Glenn Nye Host - $250 … Continue reading Bouchard event 10/24
Friday notes and open thread
Well, Thursday afternoon brought us the latest poll in the Virginia statewide races. (Details are here if you want to look.) Have to say I'm not feeling too confident about now. Reminder: Pancake breakfast for Bobby Mathieson and Joe Bouchard is tomorrow morning. Details are here. The Virginian-Pilot continues its profile of local House races. … Continue reading Friday notes and open thread
Thursday update: TV ads, the Obama meme
Tuesday, Del. Bobby Mathieson (D-21) released the first campaign ad of his re-election campaign. The Deeds campaign released a new TV ad today as well. And ICYMI, there is a new meme about the Deeds campaign: that Obama won't be back in the state to campaign for Deeds. And Gov Kaine can't say whether the … Continue reading Thursday update: TV ads, the Obama meme
10/23 higher speed rail town meeting
Save the Date! Friday, October 23 9:45 – Noon Future of Hampton Roads presents a Town Meeting at Old Dominion University on High-Speed Rail for Hampton Roads What are the Alternatives? It’s a decision that will affect our economy for the next 50 years ! Free and Open to the Public Informed speakers with lots … Continue reading 10/23 higher speed rail town meeting
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