AG Bob McDonnell, the Republican candidate for governor, will be reporting that he has over $2 million on hand. McDonnell brought in $1.612 million in last six months, from 1,072 individual contributions, and raised more than $1 million since election day 2008. And Brian Moran, one of three Democratic candidates for governor and my candidate, … Continue reading Some gubernatorial numbers
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Edmonson for LG?
When I got wind of the candidacy of Virginia Beach School Board member Pat Edmonson, I thought it was a joke. It wasn't until after a few phone calls last night that I realized it wasn't, something that was confirmed by the announcement I read in today's paper. There is a rumor going around about … Continue reading Edmonson for LG?
The End of Massive Resistance
February 2, 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the end of Massive Resistance in Norfolk. From Wikipedia: Massive Resistance was a policy declared by U.S. Senator Harry F. Byrd, Sr. on February 24, 1956 to unite other white politicians and leaders in Virginia in a campaign of new state laws and policies to prevent public … Continue reading The End of Massive Resistance
Numbers are rolling in
Although the filing deadline is not until Thursday, the campaigns are beginning to release their fundraising numbers. Jon Bowerbank, candidate for LG, reports that he will have raised "more than $600,000 since entering the race." Of the $600,000, $377,000 was received during this reporting period, and the campaign will report $181,000 cash on hand. Steve … Continue reading Numbers are rolling in
Dems select Plum as caucus chair
House Democrats have selected Ken Plum as the new caucus chair. This is an interesting turn of events, as many expected that Kris Amundson would be chosen. And word is that Charniele Herring, who won last night's special election, is not being seated. Seems that the race was just too close. More as it comes … Continue reading Dems select Plum as caucus chair
Wednesday quick notes
A challenger in the 2nd - Well, that didn't take long. Chuck Smith, the former chair of the Virginia Beach Republican Party has announced his intentions to seek the 2nd Congressional seat in 2010. I expect that Smith won't be the only challenger. Further, if some of the other names that are being tossed around … Continue reading Wednesday quick notes
Where do we go from here?
The above was the title of an article published in Sunday's Virginian Pilot which was written by fellow HRCCE board member Roger Richman. (Since the Pilot changed its online provider, links to the articles which only appear in the printed paper are harder to get, so here is a pdf.) Interestingly enough, the Pilot excerpted … Continue reading Where do we go from here?
Freshman senators form Commonwealth Caucus
The four freshman state senators - Richard H. Stuart (R-Westmoreland), Jill Vogel (R-Winchester), Ralph Northam (D-Norfolk) and John Miller (D-Newport News) - Monday announced the formation of the Commonwealth Caucus. The Senators formed the caucus as a bipartisan effort to put Virginia above party affiliation on important issues facing the Commonwealth. According to the press … Continue reading Freshman senators form Commonwealth Caucus
NN Dems host inaugural ball
According to The Daily Press, the Newport News City Democratic Committee is hosting an inaugural ball. For $20 a pop, the public can party in tuxes and ball gowns to live music at the Newport News Omni Hotel from 7 to 11 p.m. "There's got to be a bunch of people that as much as … Continue reading NN Dems host inaugural ball
Who is Rich Savage?
In a book about New York Government, author Robert B. Ward had this to say: Among political observers, the office of lieutenant governor traditionally receives respect equal to that given the U.S. vice presidency -- in other words, not much. One who held the latter office, John Nance Garner, is famously reputed to have said … Continue reading Who is Rich Savage?
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