Labor Day represents the traditional start of the campaign season and the Democrats are kicking it off with a bunch of events this weekend. (I've been posting these as they came in but figured I'd put the whole list up so that you can get them all on your calendar 🙂 ) Governor Tim Kaine … Continue reading Democratic doings this weekend
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Warner announcement Friday
According to the Virginian Pilot, Senator John Warner has called a press conference for 2pm Friday in Charlottesville, where it is expected he will announce whether he's running in 2008. Today's editorial in the Pilot urges him to run again, despite his age. Warner is uniquely suited to serve a central role in what will … Continue reading Warner announcement Friday
Lunch with the governor in Norfolk Sunday
Got this earlier today: Governor Kaine, Delegate Paula Miller, and Dr. Ralph Northam request your presence this Sunday, September 2nd, at the Azalea Garden Inn on East Little Creek Road in Norfolk at 1:30pm for an informal lunch and discussion about the 2007 elections. There is no admission charge. Please bring your friends and family! … Continue reading Lunch with the governor in Norfolk Sunday
HPV and insurance
Although not mandated by Virginia until the fall of 2009, some parents are opting to vaccinate their girls early against the human papillomavirus. It was presumed that the cost of the vaccine would be covered by insurance. But as this story in Wednesday's Virginian Pilot indicates, at least one insurance company is backing off. Dr. … Continue reading HPV and insurance
Northam event with Warner
I attended Monday night's fundraiser for Ralph Northam, the Democratic challenger in the 6th Senate district. The headliner for the event was former governor Mark Warner. Also in attendance was Senator Creigh Deeds, Delegate Brian Moran and candidates from throughout Hampton Roads. Deeds talked about how good things are looking for the takeover of the … Continue reading Northam event with Warner
Drake: “I don’t disagree with John Warner”
Excerpts of an interview with Rep. Thelma Drake are on the PilotOnline website. The topic of discussion is her recent trip to Iraq. Drake says that the surge is working. Questioned about Sen. John Warner's statement on the drawdown of troops, she said "I don't disagree." The accompanying story is also available.
The Democratic message
At the entrance to my street are two campaign signs - one for a Republican candidate, one for a Democratic candidate - side by side. The two signs are almost indistinguishable. Neither has the party affiliation on them. For the Republican candidate, I can understand why. For the Democratic candidate, I'm just disappointed. Maybe I'm … Continue reading The Democratic message
Heretick fish fry with Kaine
Please join the Heretick for Senate Campaign and supporters for a very special Labor Day Weekend Fish Fry with Tim Kaine! What: Heretick for Senate Campaign Labor Day Weekend Fish Fry with Tim Kaine! Where: The Home of Wilson and Evelyn Goode (1544 Crystal Lake Drive in Portsmouth) When: This Sunday, September 2nd from 4-6pm … Continue reading Heretick fish fry with Kaine
Chesley on Vick
Last Saturday's Virginian Pilot featured an op-ed by associate editor Roger Chesley. We used to get articles by Chesley more often - I don't know what the deal is with that - as his is a voice that we need to hear. This piece was timely and on point regarding not only Michael Vick, but … Continue reading Chesley on Vick
Vick statement after plea
PilotOnline has the text as well as the video of Michael Vick's statement that he made earlier today after entering his plea. "I take full responsibility for my actions. For one second will I sit right here — not for one second will I sit right here and point the finger and try to blame … Continue reading Vick statement after plea
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