Bill Clinton will be at Indian River High School in Chesapeake Saturday. Doors open at 10am. No tickets required. UPDATE: Tickets ARE required. Available here.
Category: National
JFK reminds you to vote Nov. 6
Via Politico, we learn that President John F. Kennedy urged everyone to vote on November 6. Equally important today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=z8cwsSgOKjA
Michelle Obama in Hampton, Petersburg Friday
First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Hampton and Petersburg this coming Friday. Both events are free and open to the public but tickets are required. Hampton This event will be held at Holland Hall on the campus of Hampton University. Doors open at 12:30pm. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the … Continue reading Michelle Obama in Hampton, Petersburg Friday
Quick thoughts on Sandy
Hampton Roads fared better than expected with the storm. I never lost power nor was my property flooded, both things for which I am grateful. I watched a lot of TV over the past couple of days, first seeing the damage to NC and then seeing the devastation in NJ and NY. When something like … Continue reading Quick thoughts on Sandy
Virginian-Pilot endorsements round-up
The Virginian-Pilot has just about finished its editorial endorsements for races in Hampton Roads. Still to come is the 2nd Congressional District. In the order in which they were published, here are the paper's recommendations: Virginia Beach Mayor: Will Sessoms City Council: Rosemary Wilson, Glenn Davis, and Bill Dale School Board: Bobby Melatti, Joel McDonald, … Continue reading Virginian-Pilot endorsements round-up
Predicitions on Pilot endorsements: Federal races 2012
With the endorsements in Hampton Roads localities (Va Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk) out of the way, now to look to the federal contests. The Virginian Pilot, which covers the southside of Hampton Roads, will endorse in "three races for Congress [and] one for the U.S. Senate." The paper long ago gave up endorsing in the presidential … Continue reading Predicitions on Pilot endorsements: Federal races 2012
3rd CD, 1st CD debates
The Daily Press and Christopher Newport University have team up to host debates in the 3rd Congressional District and the 1st Congressional District. The DP is using the free UStream TV service for broadcasting the debates. UStream, when using the free service, has ads. Apparently, some were not aware that the ads displayed are completely … Continue reading 3rd CD, 1st CD debates
VA SEN debate: a clear contrast
In case you missed last night's debate between Tim Kaine and George Allen, the full video is below. But if you saw it, then you know that the choice between the two candidates is quite clear. This race is not between two candidates whose positions are similar - with the only thing separating them being … Continue reading VA SEN debate: a clear contrast
VA SEN debate tonight
At 8pm tonight, Tim Kaine and George Allen square off in what has been billed as "The People's Debate." The event will be held in Richmond and will be broadcast across the state (pdf). I saw a tweet last week that said that CSPAN was going to cover the debate. In Hampton Roads, according to … Continue reading VA SEN debate tonight
Quick hits local edition 10/1/12
Election set in 89th - Governor Bob McDonnell has set December 18 as the date for the special election in the 89th House district. The seat became vacant when Kenny Alexander was elected to fill the remaining term of Senator Yvonne Miller, who died in July. Three candidates will vie for the Democratic nomination. No … Continue reading Quick hits local edition 10/1/12
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