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Category: Norfolk
Final Webb/Allen debate
For many Virginians, last night's final debate between Republican incumbent Senator George Allen and Democratic challenger Jim Webb was the first opportunity to see the candidates together. I had one at my house last night. She is not a political junkie, like those among the blogsphere, but she is a newspaper reader and therefore, pretty … Continue reading Final Webb/Allen debate
VP: Monday questions for the candidates
Today's question: Some units from Hampton Roads have been deployed two or three times and sailors now are being sent to do the jobs of soldiers. Can our armed forces keep this up? The responses: George Allen Jim Webb Thelma Drake Phil Kellam
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
OTR video
Finally, I got this done. Enjoy!
VP: Sunday question for the candidates
The Virginian-Pilot started a 4-day series today of questions for the candidates for Senate and the 2nd Congressional district. Today's question: The country has been at war in Iraq for three years. To achieve victory, what remains to be done? And what does our nation owe the people of Iraq? The candidate's answers: George Allen: … Continue reading VP: Sunday question for the candidates
On the Record appearance
Video coming soon for those who missed it 😉
Norfolk NAACP dinner
Just back from the Norfolk Branch NAACP 49th Annual Life Membership and Freedom Fund Banquet. The event was held at The Murray Center, the fine facility adjacent to First Baptist Church, Bute Street. I don't know the capacity of the facility but my guess is that it is around 400 people and it was full. … Continue reading Norfolk NAACP dinner
Allen AA endorsements
As soon as I heard that Allen was going to be holding a press conference at the Jeffrey Wilson Community Center, I was certain who one of the endorsers would be. Here is a photo I took at the McCain rally that was held in Norfolk a while back. On the right is Portsmouth Mayor … Continue reading Allen AA endorsements
Why blog?
This morning, I, along with Eric Baker from VCA, recorded a segment for On the Record with Joel Rubin. The show will air Sunday at 10:30AM on WVEC. In the chitchat both before and afterwards (too bad you had to leave, Eric), one of the questions was why blog? What makes us put the time … Continue reading Why blog?
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