Please join us for a Reception with special guest Governor Tim Kaine to benefit Robert "Bobby" Mathieson Virginia House of Delegates 21st District Wednesday, October 14th Steinhilber's Restaurant 653 Thalia Road Virginia Beach 6:00-8:00 pm Come enjoy fine local seafood in one of Virginia's oldest local restaurants! $2000 Host $1000 Supporter $500 Friend $250 Individual … Continue reading Mathieson event with Governor October 14
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Wednesday roundup: not much happening out there
ICYMI the gubernatorial candidates appeared on Battleground Virginia last night, taking questions from the moderators as well as those submitted by Virginia voters. The video is here. ~ The candidates for AG square off in a debate tonight at the Verizon Auditorium of Mason's Prince William campus. Doors open at 7pm, with the debate starting … Continue reading Wednesday roundup: not much happening out there
Tax amnesty starts today
The Virginia Department of Taxation has launched a website to inform taxpayers of the new tax amnesty program, which starts today and runs through December 5. The program applies to taxes administered by the Department; however, not all tax periods are eligible. For example, only individual income taxes for the taxable year 2007 and prior … Continue reading Tax amnesty starts today
FTC takes on bloggers, time for FEC to do same
Much has been written about the FTC's upcoming oversight of blogs. As I said a while back ... the FTC does not appear to be trying to regulate political blogging. Bloggers are free to mislead and mis-inform the public without fear of Big Brother watching. I have become convinced that it is time for the … Continue reading FTC takes on bloggers, time for FEC to do same
Pilot profiles 80th, 64th HoD races
With the retirement of longtime Del. Ken Melvin (who was appointed to the bench), there is no incumbent in the 80th House of Delegates district. Matthew James became the Democratic nominee in this district after winning the June primary. He faces Republican Jennifer Lee. Both candidates are, as The Virginian-Pilot pointed out, first time candidates … Continue reading Pilot profiles 80th, 64th HoD races
Tuesday roundup
Bill Bolling is up 17 points in the latest SurveyUSA poll. So why did he release an attack ad? Could it be that SurveyUSA's numbers aren't accurate and Bolling's own internal polling is showing a tightening of the race? ~ There is a Battleground Virginia program airing this evening at 7pm featuring the gubernatorial candidates. … Continue reading Tuesday roundup
Bouchard on the air
Del. Joe Bouchard is on the air with his first campaign ad. Given that his RSLC is trying to buy the seat in the 83rd, won't you contribute a few bucks and help Joe continue getting out his message to voters?
Pilot profiles 21st HoD race
Saturday, The Virginian-Pilot profiled the two candidates vying to represent the 21st House district in Virginia Beach: incumbent Democrat Bobby Mathieson and Republican challenger Ron Villaneuva. While there are differences in their approaches, both candidates agree that transportation is a challenging issue for the General Assembly. Much of the article focuses on the charges the … Continue reading Pilot profiles 21st HoD race
Monday roundup: video edition
Creigh Deeds released a new ad today House Dems released an update on the state of the races Sheila Johnson visited Hampton Roads recently on behalf of Bob McDonnell. According to my sources, her visit included a luncheon at the Westin, a town hall meeting and a meet and greet at McCormick & Schmick's. I'm … Continue reading Monday roundup: video edition
Wagner on the air
Democratic LG candidate Jody Wagner has released her first ad of the general election. Titled "Best," the ad will air in the Hampton Roads, Richmond and Roanoke media markets.
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