Category: Local

5 businesses = zero jobs

I got the email late last night from the McAuliffe campaign which alerted me to the Washington Post article that appeared in today's paper. The thing in the article that jumped out at me was this: And at a candidates' forum in December, in response to Moran's claim to be the only candidate who had … Continue reading 5 businesses = zero jobs →

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.

LG debate upcoming

According to a press release I just received, the three Democratic candidates for LG - Jody Wagner, Jon Bowerbank and Mike Signer - have agreed to a fourth debate. This one will be hosted by Inside Scoop and televised in Northern Virginia and over the internet on May 10 at 6:30 pm. My email has … Continue reading LG debate upcoming →

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 →

Grassroots endorses Moran for governor

Brian Moran released a list of grassroots endorsements today.  The list includes more than 170 individuals from across the Commonwealth who have worked hard to elect Democratic candidates over the years. The list can be found here.  Head on over, take a look, see who you know and why they are supporting Brian. While you … Continue reading Grassroots endorses Moran for governor →