This ad, from the RNC, is being played on stations in Tennessee. The ad is airing on behalf of Republican candidate Bob Corker, who has asked stations to stop airing it. Former Republican senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen thinks the ad appeals to a "racist sentiment." Watch it. And then tell me: is the … Continue reading Is this ad racist?
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M-D: Allen 47%, Webb 43%
In a poll of 625 registered voters, PilotOnline is reporting that George Allen leads Jim Webb 47% to 43%. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 4%. I don't know what's up with Mason-Dixon using registered voters as opposed to likely voters. In any event, I just got polled by M-D in the … Continue reading M-D: Allen 47%, Webb 43%
Live blog with Drake Friday TODAY 5:30pm
This Friday, October 20, TODAY incumbent 2nd district Congresswoman Thelma Drake will be here for a live blog. The session will start at 5:30 pm and will run for one hour. Feel free to leave your questions in this thread for the Congresswoman. PLEASE NOTE: If you linked to the prior thread, the link is … Continue reading Live blog with Drake Friday TODAY 5:30pm
Allen’s AA endorsements
I was asked by one of my readers to comment on the recent endorsments received by incumbent Republican Senator George Allen from Richmond's The Voice Newspaper and the National Black Farmers Association. I am not familiar with The Voice so I do not know how much influence the paper has. I did contact some of … Continue reading Allen’s AA endorsements
Zobgy 10/19/06: Allen 49.7%, Webb 46.7%
From Zogby: George Allen of Virginia, a Republican once thought to be both a good bet for reelection and a possible presidential contender, continues to struggle. The Allen campaign has suffered from a series of missteps late in the summer, but he holds a three-point margin over Democrat Jim Webb, the former Reagan-era Navy Secretary … Continue reading Zobgy 10/19/06: Allen 49.7%, Webb 46.7%
Drake & Kellam: profiles, debate
The Pilot today featured profiles on the two candidates for the 2nd Congressional District: incumbent Republican Thelma Drake and Democratic challenger Phil Kellam. Yesterday's debate between the two candidates is available on the website of WTKR. According to Bearing Drift, there will be other debates between the candidates. As previously announced, Congresswoman Drake will be … Continue reading Drake & Kellam: profiles, debate
Latest poll: Allen 49%, Webb 47%
The Washington Post has the story. The Rasmussen poll also is being released. It shows Allen leading Webb 47% to 44%. I'll have more on that poll once I get the crosstabs.
Letter to Bishop Glenn
One of my readers sent me a copy of the letter she sent to Bishop Gerald Glenn regarding his recent "endorsement" of George Allen. As mentioned previously, the Bishop's endorsement had a caveat: that Allen stop attacking Webb. I don't know if the Bishop has withdrawn his support of Allen, but given that he ran … Continue reading Letter to Bishop Glenn
DSCC jumps into VA Senate race
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has decided to invest $1 million in the Virginia Senate race. The following ad will be shown in Hampton Roads, Richmond and Northern Virginia.
Local coverage of Senate debate
Tonight, the last of the three scheduled debates between incumbent Republican Senator George Allen and Democratic challenger Jim Webb will be broadcast live at 8pm. In Hampton Roads, the debate will be shown on WTKR Channel 3, WAVY Channel 10, WVEC Channel 13, WHRO Channel 15 and CSPAN (check local listings). The debate is sponsored … Continue reading Local coverage of Senate debate
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