Category: Politics

Abortion and the Virginia Race

The above title is that of an editorial which appears in today's Washington Post.  The article mentions that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell's website is short on any information on his stances on abortion. "a subject that preoccupied him so much during his career as a lawmaker that he introduced some 35 bills to restrict … Continue reading Abortion and the Virginia Race →

Deeds on local radio Sunday

Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds will appear on a local Hampton Roads radio program this Sunday. The show, "Faith Toward God," is hosted by local funeral director, Carlos A. Howard. Listeners will have the ability to call in with questions. The call in number is (757)624-9475. Prior to the show, Deeds, accompanied by Chesapeake Del. Lionell … Continue reading Deeds on local radio Sunday →

Whitfield has liver cancer – will GA compensate now?

UPDATE 4, Tuesday 3:30pm: According to The Virginian-Pilot, the General Assembly will take up the compensation legislation in the special session! . Arthur Whitfield, who served 22 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, who waited almost five years for a pardon for that crime, and who has yet to be compensated … Continue reading Whitfield has liver cancer – will GA compensate now? →

ICYMI: Joe Abbey is Deeds’ campaign manager

Larry Sabato, who considers himself quite the political pundit, first tweeted then went on record as saying that the Deeds campaign was shaking up its staff. In particular, Sabato wrote: Thirty-something wunderkind Joe Abbey, Deeds' manager for his upset June primary victory, has been shunted aside. Sabato was wrong. (Surprise!) The campaign held a conference … Continue reading ICYMI: Joe Abbey is Deeds’ campaign manager →

ICYMI: Bill Clinton on DADT

I watched this last night as it occurred. Former President Bill Clinton was challenged by a member of the audience on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and Clinton just took him to school 🙂 If you are in Hampton Roads tomorrow, there will be a DADT rally at Town Center from 4pm - 6pm.

Planned Parenthood launches site: Backwards Bob

Planned Parenthood Virginia PAC has launched a new website aimed at Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell. The site seeks to "educate voters about McDonnell’s real record on women’s health." The site features this video: Bob McDonnell’s positions on reproductive health care put him at odds with the vast majority of Virginians. It’s not just that … Continue reading Planned Parenthood launches site: Backwards Bob →

Abbott announces ethics reform plan

In a conference call this morning, 93rd House district Democratic candidate Robin Abbott announced a plan to bring accountability and transparency to Virginia's virtually non-existent ethical process. "Until we reform the backroom deals, hold our lawmakers accountable for their actions, and insist on transparency, we cannot move Virginia forward," Abbot said. Her proposal focuses on … Continue reading Abbott announces ethics reform plan →

Join Bobby Scott & Gary West 8/29

You're invited to join Special Guest Congressman Bobby Scott for an evening on the James in support of Gary West House of Delegates Candidate, District 94 Attended by Delegate Jeion Ward Hosted by Deborah & Stuart Saunders Lisa & Charles Stern Nancy & Jerry Franklin Victoria & Gene Magruder _____________________ August 29, 2009 VIP Reception - … Continue reading Join Bobby Scott & Gary West 8/29 →

Hamilton: “I can’t find anything”

The Democratic Party of Virginia filed a Freedom of  Information request with Del. Phil Hamilton, seeking records related to his relationship with Old Dominion University. Yesterday, the response was received (click to enlarge). The upshot is that he couldn't locate any records. Allison Jaslow, the new communications director for the DPVA said: It's remarkable that … Continue reading Hamilton: “I can’t find anything” →