The race in the 5th CD is the one to watch! As of this writing, incumbent Republican Virgil Goode is trailing Democratic challenger Tom Perriello by 550 votes. This would be a tremendous upset, one that few would have predicted. 301 of 307 precincts have reported. Wow!
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Virginia will turn blue!
Just finished reviewing the numbers on the SBE website. Right this minute, Obama is leading by about 19,000 votes. Looking at what's not in the numbers - Richmond, Roanoke, parts of Arlington, and Fairfax County - it's pretty clear that Virginia has, for the first time in 44 years, voted for a Democrat for President.
Virginia update
As I write this, 38% of the votes for President in Virginia have been counted and John McCain is leading Barack Obama 53% to 46%. But there are large chunks of important areas still out - including most of the 3rd. In the House races: 2nd - with almost 24% of the vote counted, Nye … Continue reading Virginia update
First blog from NPR
Just arrived at the NPR HQ and took a quick shot of other early arrivals. Right now, a lot of the bloggers in the room are from NPR - at least most of the guys 🙂 On a local note - I see that there was an equipment problem this morning in Chesapeake. Fortunately, the … Continue reading First blog from NPR
Election Day November 4, 2008
There's not much left to be said. The only thing left to do is get out and vote! History will be made today. There is no doubt about that. Regardless of your political persuasion, we will be witnesses to a first. Interest in this election is so high that we are looking at record turnout … Continue reading Election Day November 4, 2008
“A joke gone awry”
So they locate the person who came up with the fake flier and then decide not to press charges? Calling it a "joke that got out of control," a top state election official today confirmed that the person responsible for a phony election flier circulated in Hampton Roads has been identified. Law enforcement officials, meanwhile, … Continue reading “A joke gone awry”
Warner rally in Norfolk
Mark Warner, the soon-to-be junior Senator from Virginia, held a campaign rally this morning at the Ted Constant Center at ODU. In this first video are remarks from Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim, 3rd CD Congressman Bobby Scott, and 2nd CD candidate Glenn Nye. This next video has remarks by Governor Tim Kaine. Finally, here's the … Continue reading Warner rally in Norfolk
Election night plans
I'm getting some emails regarding plans for Election Night throughout the Commonwealth. Virginia Beach - Sponsored by the VBCDC - Guadalajara, Town Center, 4611 Columbus St., 7:30pm Norfolk - Sponsored by the NCDC - Granby Theater, 421 Granby St., 7:30pm, RSVP Richmond - Sponsored by the DPVA - Toad's Place, 140 Virginia St., 7:30pm NoVA … Continue reading Election night plans
HRC at GMU
I went to George Mason Sunday for a rally for Barack Obama with Hillary Clinton. I understand that there were about 3,000 people there. Below is a brief video clip of the crowd. (The VIP section was to the side of the stage, which is why I didn't take more video.) We arrived early and … Continue reading HRC at GMU
Best LTE in the Pilot
No, this has nothing to do with politics. Discordant review As my wife and a friend and I left home the night of Oct. 24 to drive to the Sandler Center to hear 'Aida,' I had a heavy heart. I have never been a fan of opera. My wife told me to cheer up, as … Continue reading Best LTE in the Pilot
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