Category: Local

Kaine to call special session

Multiple outlets (AP, RTD) are reporting that Governor Tim Kaine will call a special session of the General Assembly to deal with the recent Supreme Court ruling in the case of Melendez-Diaz. According to The Jaded JD, who has covered this ruling from the beginning: ...no legislative solution to cure the constitutional defect in Virginia's … Continue reading Kaine to call special session →

Deeds releases proposed debate/forum schedule

Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds released a list of ten debates/forums that he is willing to participate in. Pending approval by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell, who previously challenged Deeds to appear in a series of debates, the schedule would be as follows: HOT SPRINGS -- Virginia Bar Association Debate, The Homestead – July 25, 2009 … Continue reading Deeds releases proposed debate/forum schedule →

BET co-founder endorses McDonnell

Shelia Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, has endorsed Republican Bob McDonnell for governor. Johnson, a significant contributor to Governor Tim Kaine, made the endorsement earlier today. From the press release, Johnson said: Make no mistake, these are tough economic times for all Virginians.  Unemployment is on the rise and families are struggling to stay … Continue reading BET co-founder endorses McDonnell →

Monday press conferences

Seems everyone wants to have a press conference today. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds held a press conference this morning in Roanoke where he, along with Senator Mark Warner, announced the Deeds Plan to Jump Start the economy. The press release from that is below the fold. At noon, vpap is holding its first ever … Continue reading Monday press conferences →

West office opening 7/30

Please Join Gary West House of Delegates Candidate, District 94 With Local Elected Officials, Candidates, and Campaign Staff For Office Opening Party Thursday, July 30, 2009 - 5pm-8pm At West for Delegate Campaign Headquarters: Teagle Building, 2nd Floor 12284 Warwick Blvd, Suite 2-H Newport News, VA 23606 ___________________________ Contact: manager@garywestfordelegate.com or (757) 874-0492 Campaign Contributions: … Continue reading West office opening 7/30 →

Shannon calls on Cuccinelli to respond to Crabhill remarks

Democratic AG candidate Steve Shannon held a press telephone conference this afternoon. (Due to other commitments, I was unable to participate.) Based on his press release (below the fold), Shannon asked Republican AG candidate Ken Cuccinelli to respond to the remarks offered by Catherine Crabhill, the Republican candidate in the 99th House of Delegates district. … Continue reading Shannon calls on Cuccinelli to respond to Crabhill remarks →

6/30/09 Financial reports – local House races

July 15 was the filing deadline for financial reports for the period 5/28 - 6/30. These reports are now available at Virginia Public Access Project. Here's a rundown on the local House races, including a couple of additional races since my last post on this.  (Note: * indicates incumbent.) Since there are so many races, … Continue reading 6/30/09 Financial reports – local House races →

Bouchard/Stolle joint appearance Thursday

Incumbent Democratic Delegate Joe Bouchard and Republican challenger Chris Stolle will have a joint appearance Thursday, July 16, at a candidates' forum sponsored by the Third Precinct Citizens Advisory Committee. The forum will be held from 7pm to 9pm in the cafeteria at Bayside High School (4960 Haygood Rd , Virginia Beach, VA 23455) Voters … Continue reading Bouchard/Stolle joint appearance Thursday →

New Rasmussen poll: McDonnell 44%, Deeds 41%

Rasmussen has released a new Virginia gubernatorial poll today which shows Republican Bob McDonnell at 44% and Democrat Creigh Deeds at 41%.  The money quote: The key to Deeds’ fortunes in November may prove to be how President Obama is viewed by voters in the state. Um yeah. It's called being a Virginia Democrat.

RT gets McDonnell on jobs

The Roanoke Times has an interesting editorial on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. The subtitle says it all: Check the record. Bob McDonnell voted to strip a job fund he now calls vital. Go on over and read the whole thing. McDonnell really should explain himself. Yep. And we hope he will.