Category: Local

Results Watch Parties

It's been a busy day for anyone who has been working on the campaigns. In just a few minutes, the polls will close. Join fellow Democrats around the state to watch the results roll in. Norfolk - The Norfolk City Democratic Committee invites all Democrats to come to The New Belmont to watch results. Virginia … Continue reading Results Watch Parties →

Payday lending bill passes

HB12, the revised bill I mentioned last week, passed this House this morning on a 91-7 vote. Kudos to the majority of Delegates who voted for this bill.

Hillary campaign Monday schedule of events

Here is the schedule of campaign appearances: President Clinton speaks at a "Solutions for America" Town Hall Event 12:15pm Great Hall, The Woodard Center 1301 College Avenue Mary Washington University Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Senator Clinton Speaks at Larry Sabato's class 3:00 pm Cabell Hall, Univ. of Virginia Charlottesville, VA (not open to the public) President … Continue reading Hillary campaign Monday schedule of events →

Monday update (02/11): Redistricting

Weekly update of my legislative agenda issue. SB38, the bipartisan redistricting bill, passed the Senate on a 33-5 vote last Monday. It has been communicated to the House, where it should land in P&E subcommitte on Elections. Getting this bill out of the subcommittee will be crucial, so if you know any members (Chairman Chris … Continue reading Monday update (02/11): Redistricting →

Veterans for Hillary Monday in Norfolk – Canceled

Hampton Roads veterans are invited to join former Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton and RADM David Stone (USN, Ret) for an event for Hillary Clinton for President. The event will be held Monday, February 11, 2007 at 2pm at the Half Moon Cruise Terminal, located next to Nauticus in downtown. UPDATE: This event … Continue reading Veterans for Hillary Monday in Norfolk – Canceled →

JJ Dinner wrapup

I got to Richmond around 4pm, only to find that Broad Street had become something of a parking lot! After circling the block, I managed to find the entrance to the parking garage and headed over to pick up my press credentials. (I already had my dinner pass.) Once inside, I took a look at … Continue reading JJ Dinner wrapup →

Clinton Rally in Chesapeake

As I was getting dressed this morning around 8:30, I had the local news on and saw a live report from Indian River High School regarding the rally with Bill Clinton. The line was already around the building, even though the doors were not scheduled to open until 9. I arrived just before the doors … Continue reading Clinton Rally in Chesapeake →

OTR 02/10: VA primary, illegal immigration

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with Charles Dunn, Dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University and author of a recent book on the conservative movement in America, on John McCain's problems with that wing of the GOP. In the other segment, joining host Joel Rubin will be George … Continue reading OTR 02/10: VA primary, illegal immigration →