Category: National

CONFIRMED: Obama to hold town halls in Chester and Chesapeake

This just in: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 19, 2008 RICHMOND, Va. –U.S. Sen. Barack Obama will hold town hall meetings in Chester and Chesapeake on Thursday with local voters. In Chester, Obama will be joined by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. Obama will discuss his plan for a $1,000 tax cut benefitting 95 percent of Virginians, … Continue reading CONFIRMED: Obama to hold town halls in Chester and Chesapeake →

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At the request of the Obama campaign, I have removed the earlier post regarding a possible appearance in Chesapeake. Will update once additional information is received.

Going out on a limb

With all of the talk of Obama announcing his running mate, I think I know who it's going to be: our governor, Tim Kaine. The schedule has him in Martinsville Wednesday morning (with our next Senator Mark Warner) and in Lynchburg Wednesday afternoon (with Senator Jim Webb). Thursday there is supposed to be an event … Continue reading Going out on a limb →

Convention watch parties: Mark Warner (updated)

The Warner for Senate campaign is organizing a series of watch parties for Mark's speech Tuesday evening. If you are interested in hosting a party, or if you want to attend one, please contact Matt at 510-3239 or by email. UPDATE: Here's a little more information from Matt: We're looking for people to host small … Continue reading Convention watch parties: Mark Warner (updated) →

Kaine smacks down Rove

Last Sunday, I was a bit surprised to hear Karl Rove making ridiculous statements about our commonwealth, our capitol and our governor, Tim Kaine. (A good writeup on this can be found here.) Unfortunately for Rove, the governor got a chance to hit back this Sunday: Ouch! Go Tim! h/t RK

OTR 08/17: Dem convention, new city managers

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with two attendees to the Democratic National Convention: delegation whip Jack Howard and yours truly. Joining host Joel Rubin in the other segment will be two of the region's newest city managers, Ken Chandler of Portsmouth and Selena Cuffee-Glenn of Suffolk. Catch OTR at 11:30am on … Continue reading OTR 08/17: Dem convention, new city managers →

Getting geared up for the convention?

I am 😉 Seems like the list of things to get done before heading to Denver is getting longer instead of shorter 😦 Of course, part of the problem is that it is difficult to get things done,  between all of the emails and phone calls and conference calls. I've not been a delegate before … Continue reading Getting geared up for the convention? →

National Security Network Town Hall in Norfolk Thursday

The National Security Network, an organization "founded in June 2006 to revitalize America's national security policy, bringing cohesion and strategic focus to the progressive national security community," is having a series of town hall meetings, including one in Norfolk on Thursday, August 14, at 7pm at Nauticus. Speakers will be General James Cullen and Sergeant … Continue reading National Security Network Town Hall in Norfolk Thursday →

New DNCC email: both Hillary and M Warner Tuesday

I just received an email from the DNCC (below the fold). The email is clear: both Hillary Clinton and Mark Warner will be speaking on Tuesday. As announced earlier this week, Mark Warner, former Governor of Virginia, will deliver the Convention’s keynote address, and Senator Hillary Clinton, who is a champion for working families and … Continue reading New DNCC email: both Hillary and M Warner Tuesday →