Category: Local

Washington Post: Miller our choice

The Washington Post today endorsed Democratic Senate hopeful Harris Miller over Jim Webb in the upcoming June 13 primary: Some Democrats have convinced themselves that only a candidate with Mr. Webb's résumé and panache stands a chance of knocking off incumbent Sen. George Allen, a Republican with a daunting track record of electoral success. But … Continue reading Washington Post: Miller our choice →

Kellam: No to debate

Rep. Thelma Drake's campaign is saying that Democratic challenger Phil Kellam backed out of a schedule debate, which was to be broadcast on Christian radio station WYRM. According to Drake's campaign, Kellam withdrew from an appearance scheduled for Saturday on WYRM-AM after learning that Drake would be included. [...] Charles Kelly, who directs Kellam's campaign, … Continue reading Kellam: No to debate →

VP: War experience central to campaign

The Virginian-Pilot has its profile on Democratic Senate candidate Jim Webb today. Like yesterday's piece on Harris Miller, this one is more candidate quotes and little substance. The one thing they did talk about was Webb's recent re-conversion to the Democratic party and his past writings regarding women and affirmative action. “I realized that the … Continue reading VP: War experience central to campaign →

Senate race: Financial reports

According to this report, incumbent Senator George Allen raised slightly more than $1 million for the reporting period 4/1 thru 5/24 and had approximately $7.5 million on hand. For the same period, Jim Webb raised about $294,000, spent about $278,000 and had about $222,000 on hand. Harris Miller raised $200,000 plus $500,000 of his own … Continue reading Senate race: Financial reports →

Portsmouth Democratic Committee cookout

Just back from the Portsmouth City Democratic Committee cookout. They had a pretty good turnout - I'd say 50-60 people. The event was at the Lucas Center and Senator L. Louise Lucas, Delegate Lionel Spruill, Commissioner of the Revenue Frankie Edmondson, Sheriff Bill Watson and Mayor Dr. James Holley were among the attendees. Upon my … Continue reading Portsmouth Democratic Committee cookout →

Another Miller profile

Washington Post staff writer Michael D. Shear was one of two reporters who followed Harris Miller around his trip to South Hampton Roads this past weekend. While Webb tries to woo Democrats with national backing, an antiwar message and an unconventional manner, Miller has hopped onto the tried-and-true Virginia campaign circuit, hoping to attract supporters … Continue reading Another Miller profile →

VP: “Wonky” Miller thinks it’s his time

“Some people say I’m wonky,” he acknowledged. The front page of the Virginian-Pilot today has a profile on Democrat senate candidate Harris Miller. The article neither hurts nor helps Miller nor does it give enough information to help undecided voters make up their minds. Such is the norm for the Pilot's reporting. They rarely do … Continue reading VP: “Wonky” Miller thinks it’s his time →

A message for Phil

I had a chance to talk to Phil Kellam, candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, at my party Saturday. I had heard that he supported the so-called "marriage amendment" and wanted to hear for myself whether this was true. As it turns out, Kellam said that he planned to vote for the amendment, as he … Continue reading A message for Phil →

Ex-Portsmouth sheriff under fire

Gary Waters is back in the news again. Shocked by the loss in last year's primary, Waters, former chairman of the Portsmouth city Democratic committee and in office for nearly 24 years, mounted a write-in campaign. His 2004 DUI conviction was too much for him to overcome. Then came the allegations of improper use of … Continue reading Ex-Portsmouth sheriff under fire →