Category: Politics

Tuesday roundup: endorsements, polls

Reminder - Bobby Mathieson is having an event starting at 5:30 this afternoon. Details are here. ~ Creigh Deeds received the endorsement of former Republican governor Linwood Holton this morning. Holton is the father-in-law of Governor Tim Kaine. ~ ICYMI - a Facebook poll asking if President Obama should be killed has been pulled, the … Continue reading Tuesday roundup: endorsements, polls →

Tax commissioner rules in Norfolk business case

Virginia Tax Commissioner Janie Bowen released a ruling last week in the ongoing dispute between Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Sharon McDonald and some local businesses. The issue surrounds implementation of the BPOL tax. BPOL, which stands for Business, Professional and Occupational License, is a tax imposed on businesses for the privilege of doing business … Continue reading Tax commissioner rules in Norfolk business case →

Monday roundup: Shannon endorsement, Deeds ad

NOVABizPAC, the political action committee of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, announced that it has endorsed Democrat Steve Shannon for Attorney General.  From the press release: “The Trustees voted to endorse Delegate Steve Shannon in recognition of his hard work promoting and protecting the interests of the Fairfax Chamber and our members.  I commend he … Continue reading Monday roundup: Shannon endorsement, Deeds ad →

ICYMI: McDonnell on Fox News Sunday

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell appeared on Fox News Sunday. The 10-minute interview, conducted by host Chris Wallace, wasn't as friendly as McDonnell had probably hoped. On several occasions, Wallace just nailed him. Check it out.

Fiesta with Bobby

Celebrate the close of the September filing period, taste El Taco Loco's famous Mexican lasagna, and give Bobby the support he needs for the final month of the campaign! Join us for Mexican Munchies with Delegate Bobby Mathieson 21st District-Virginia House of Delegates El Taco Loco 3333 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (In … Continue reading Fiesta with Bobby →

Deeds: “I’ll be the governor…”

Creigh Deeds spoke at the Fall Kickoff meeting of the  Greater Hampton Roads Black Chamber of Commerce, of which I am a charter member, Thursday evening. Afterwards, I spent a few minutes with him.

Deeds remarks in Virginia Beach

Here are the remarks offered by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds at Thursday’s forum in Virginia Beach, including the question-and-answer session at the end.

McDonnell remarks in Virginia Beach

Here are the remarks offered by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell at Thursday's forum in Virginia Beach, including the question-and-answer session at the end.

McDonnell and Deeds on Wilder

I attended the luncheon hosted by a number of local groups earlier today where, separately, gubernatorial candidates Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds spoke. (Those of you who follow me on Twitter got the blow-by-blow comments as I could thumb-type them.) I will have video of both appearances up later. Just as McDonnell was finishing up, … Continue reading McDonnell and Deeds on Wilder →

New VEA ad, website

The Virginia Education Association has launched a new website, Support Virginia Schools, in which they compare the records of the gubernatorial candidates on education. The site also includes two petitions: one to "tell McDonnell to pick a new direction" for his past opposition to school funding and the other to "say 'thank you' to Creigh … Continue reading New VEA ad, website →