According to PilotOnline, the Deeds campaign has confirmed a visit from President Obama next Tuesday, October 27. The event will be held at ODU's Ted Constant Center. Although the time has not been set, I understand it will be an afternoon rally. You can RSVP for the event by clicking here. Space is limited. Today, … Continue reading Obama coming to ODU for Deeds
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Predictions on Pilot endorsements – part one
The Virginian-Pilot editorial board has been busier than a one-armed paper hanger over the last few weeks, interviewing candidates for possible endorsement. This year, trying to figure out who they will endorse has been a bit more difficult than in the past, for a couple of reasons. First, the makeup of the board has changed. … Continue reading Predictions on Pilot endorsements – part one
Fact check: Stolle ad on Bouchard
With the charges and counter-charges flying fast and furiously between the various candidates, it is hard to keep up. One thing caught my eye in a recent ad by Republican challenger Chris Stolle was his intimation that incumbent Democrat Joe Bouchard supported the transfer of transit funds from Hampton Roads to Northern Virginia. The ad … Continue reading Fact check: Stolle ad on Bouchard
Another campaign finance loophole
Virginia's campaign finance structure is based on one thing: transparency. Of course, such transparency supposes that the reports are true and accurate, something I question fairly regularly. I'm from the old "trust but verify" school of thought and wish there were an audit requirement for the reports. But today's Virginian-Pilot mentions something else: the campaign … Continue reading Another campaign finance loophole
Only LG debate tonight at 7pm
The only debate of the election season between Bill Bolling, the incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor, and his Democratic opponent, Jody Wagner, will take place tonight at 7pm at Roanoke College. The event will be streamed live over the internet here. Consider this an open thread to discuss the debate.
About the budget process
Adam Rhew of NBC29 sat down with five Virginia governors and talked about a number of issues. (The video is available here.) Participating were current governor Tim Kaine and former governors Linwood Holton, Doug Wilder, George Allen and Jim Gilmore. The entire interview is worth a watch. One point that Wilder brought up is the … Continue reading About the budget process
Norment: exhibit 9,999,999 for FT legislature
"It's just an inherent situation when you have a part-time citizen legislature where people are coming from a diversity of backgrounds and employment experiences. And I don't think there's anything inherently insidious about that. The amount of money that you are paid as a part-time legislator, unless you're independently wealthy, necessitates that all of us … Continue reading Norment: exhibit 9,999,999 for FT legislature
To wed or not to wed
There was an article in the local newspaper the other day about the ministers at the Norfolk Unitarian Church. The newly arrived ministers at Unitarian Church of Norfolk are happy to officiate over the ceremonies where couples say, "I do." But when it comes to signing marriage licenses, the Revs. Phyllis L. Hubbell and John … Continue reading To wed or not to wed
10/15/09 Financial Reports – local House races
Financial reports covering the period 9/1-9/30 were due by 5pm today. Some of the reports are not yet available on Virginia Public Access Project but are on the State Board of Elections website. As before, continue below the fold for the details. (Note: * indicates incumbent.) 21st Bobby Mathieson (D)* – raised $119,832, on hand … Continue reading 10/15/09 Financial Reports – local House races
Did you forget something, Phil?
Now I know you said "Peninsula's colleges" but you left out one that has a presence on the Peninsula. And you did try to make sure that that university got its "fair share of state support," right? (To be honest, I think it takes a brass pair to even mention higher ed in an ad, … Continue reading Did you forget something, Phil?
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