Bill Richardson is officially in the race for the Democratic nomination for president. He announced his candidacy today in Los Angeles. The former congressman and Cabinet secretary said his track record makes him the right person to lead the country through a pivotal time. He played up his experience to set him apart in the … Continue reading And he’s in!
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Bouchard event tomorrow night!
Please join us for a reception to benefit Joseph Bouchard Candidate for House of Delegates Tuesday, May 22nd 6:30 to 8:30 pm Zinc Brasserie Market Place at Hilltop 741 First Colonial Road #107 Virginia Beach For more information or to RSVP, please call 437-5466. Technorati Tags: Joe Bouchard
Farlow picks up endorsement
This just in: Dear fellow community members, Like you, we have grown tired of seeing our local elected officials fail to bring back results for our communities, year after year. For this reason, I am pleased to announce the York County Professional Firefighters endorsement of Troy Farlow for the 96th District seat. The York County … Continue reading Farlow picks up endorsement
“Massive misery”
That is the title of the Daily Press editorial today. The cause of the misery? Pay day lending. The state legislators who are so willing to do the bidding of a predatory business should check the latest evidence. The numbers for 2006 are in, and what they reveal is that the amount of misery and … Continue reading “Massive misery”
Reminder: Memorial Day Bash
Just a quick reminder that my second annual Memorial Day Bash is coming up this Saturday. Tickets are just $10, with the net proceeds going to help fund our candidates in South Hampton Roads. Let me say that again: the entire net proceeds will go to Democratic nominees in contested races. And why am I … Continue reading Reminder: Memorial Day Bash
Report: VB reception
In conjunction with the State Steering Committee and State Central Committee meetings held in Virginia Beach this weekend, there was a reception Friday night for the local Democratic candidates for the General Assembly with Party Chairman Richard Cranwell and House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong. I didn't make the committee meetings but cvillelaw was there and … Continue reading Report: VB reception
Looking for something to do on the 24th?
Take your pick, but make it quick: The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads is presenting a panel discussion, "Affordable Housing: Considering Solutions" at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, 5655 Greenwich Road, in Virginia Beach. Check in and cash bar starts at 6:30pm with dinner at 7:00pm. The program is scheduled to start … Continue reading Looking for something to do on the 24th?
I’m a 3-fer :)
Alice finds the most interesting stuff 🙂 This time, it's an article on what is included in the Democratic base. Who is the “base?” Democrats get most of the homosexual vote. Democrats get most of the black vote. [...] Who is the base? Blue collar union workers ... Women I guess since I belonged to … Continue reading I’m a 3-fer 🙂
Friday quickies
Norfolk Drinking Liberally was great fun last night. The coolest part was hanging out with some young Dems that came over from the Peninsula (I'm not going to name names because as an oldster, I'll probably leave somebody out 😦 ) Two of them were over 21 and two were under. One of them will … Continue reading Friday quickies
Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
Just a reminder that tonight's the night for Drinking Liberally. The gathering is from 5pm-7pm at the New Belmont in Ghent, corner of 21st St. and Colonial Ave. You don't have to live in Norfolk to come. Nor do you have to drink. It's just a fun get together of folks. Hope to see you … Continue reading Norfolk Drinking Liberally tonight
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