Category: Local

Kaine, others in Hampton Roads

Governor Tim Kaine came to Hampton Roads today in support of our General Assembly candidates. I caught up with the Governor in Newport News, where he joined John Miller to talk to voters at a local restaurant. Also on hand to help out were House Democratic caucus chair Brian Moran, Senator Creigh Deeds, Senator Louise … Continue reading Kaine, others in Hampton Roads →

Heretick news

A few nights ago, Senator Creigh Deeds came to town to help out with the campaign of Steve Heretick, the Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district. The afternoon kicked off with a press conference held at the campaign headquarters on the topic of the $25 tax being imposed on single parents receiving child support. … Continue reading Heretick news →

Did you remember…

... to fall back? 😉 I did - and I'm sure glad to get that hour back. One of these days, the folks that make the decision on DST is actually going to realize that people like me would much prefer we never switch to DST. I'm not in the agricultural business 😦

Last day to vote absentee in person

Just a late reminder that today is the last day to vote absentee in person. Check with your local registrar's office. I went to the Norfolk office earlier today and did exactly that;) The Norfolk office is open until 5pm. Interesting tidbit I got from the registrar's office: absentee ballots are running just about the … Continue reading Last day to vote absentee in person →

Kaine’s Sunday schedule in Hampton Roads

At this morning's Norfolk City Democratic Committee breakfast, there was some confusion over the schedule of Governor Tim Kaine in the region tomorrow. Here is the schedule as per the last email I received this afternoon from the DPVA: 1:30 PM: Kaine attends a meet and greet with voters in Newport News. 11847 Jefferson Avenue … Continue reading Kaine’s Sunday schedule in Hampton Roads →

OTR 11/4: Miller v Stall, Mathieson v Welch

This Sunday's On the Record will feature joint appearances by the candidates in two highly visible races: John Miller and Tricia Stall in the 1st Senate district and Bobby Mathieson and John Welch in the 21st House district. Catch the show Sunday at 10:30am on WVEC. If you miss the airing, it will be available … Continue reading OTR 11/4: Miller v Stall, Mathieson v Welch →

Stall: “you’ve got the gays”

When I saw the post by The Shad Plank earlier today about Republican candidate Tricia Stall, my first reaction was "what a jerk!" Despite the best efforts of the Republican Party, their candidate still has a sharp tongue that they can't control. What relevance does it have that some of John Miller's many endorsements also … Continue reading Stall: “you’ve got the gays” →

DPVA asks FEC, SBE to look into Davis violations

The Democratic Party of Virginia has filed a legal complaint with the Federal Election Commission and the State Board of Elections, asking that they investigate violations of the law by Senator Jeannemarie Devolites Davis and Congressman Tom Davis. A copy of the complaint can be found here (pdf). The entire letter is below the fold. … Continue reading DPVA asks FEC, SBE to look into Davis violations →

Rerras needs a proof reader

I have no idea how the Nick Rerras campaign managed to let this piece of mail go out. (This one, by the way, I didn't get. As best as I can determine, I've gotten every other Rerras mail piece.) The errors are just horrendous. (Click to enlarge.) It's supposed to be a letter from his … Continue reading Rerras needs a proof reader →