2nd Congressional district representative Glenn Nye today endorsed Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor. The campaign released the following video today.
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VEA forum on TV tonight
Hampton Roads residents who were unable to attend last week's VEA gubernatorial forum will be able to watch it on TV tonight. WHRO, the local public TV station, will be airing the forum in which all four candidates for governor - Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrats Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran - appeared. … Continue reading VEA forum on TV tonight
Judgment in defamation case against the Pilot
With the recent articles in The Virginian-Pilot regarding anti-Semitic vandalism of local synagogues (1, 2), one would expect that the paper would have at least mentioned the recent decision to grant summary judgment on most of the issues of a suit against it. If the Pilot has said something, I haven't seen it. Back in … Continue reading Judgment in defamation case against the Pilot
Fliergate update: Iwans pleads guilty
Dave Iwans, political consultant and campaign manager for Virginia Beach mayor Will Sessoms, pled guilty to violating the campaign laws. He will pay the maximum fine of $2,500 and will get no jail time. The money quote from the article (emphasis mine): ...this plea indicates that Iwans intended to deceive voters, said Bill Prince, a … Continue reading Fliergate update: Iwans pleads guilty
Signer responds
From the Signer for LG campaign: MIKE SIGNER CAMPAIGN DELIGHTED TO FORCE DISCUSSION OF DISENFRANCHISEMENT TO CENTER STAGE IN LT. GOV. RACE Arlington VA – The Mike Signer campaign is glad to see a discussion about a real issue of social justice from the Wagner campaign, rather than the recitation of political endorsements and campaign … Continue reading Signer responds
Black Caucus criticizes Signer
A press release from the Wagner for LG campaign: BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS CRITICIZE SIGNER RESTORATION STANCE WAGNER PROPOSAL PRAISED BY DEL. ALEXANDER; SEN. LUCAS Today, members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus expressed profound disappointment with Lt. Governor candidate Mike Signer's proposal of a mandatory waiting period for the restoration of voting rights. The statements … Continue reading Black Caucus criticizes Signer
A race is cooking in the 90th
Or that is the impression one could get by looking at what's been going on recently. Incumbent delegate Algie Howell is having a campaign kickoff this Sunday. The event is being hosted by Randy Wright and the special guest is gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. Howell faces a challenge for the nomination from Lionell Spruill, Jr., … Continue reading A race is cooking in the 90th
VEA gubernatorial forum
I attended the VEA forum in Hampton last night. The event was the first of the season to feature all four candidates for governor, although not at the same time. Republican candidate Bob McDonnell appeared first and alone, while the three Democratic candidates - Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran - appeared together. Additional … Continue reading VEA gubernatorial forum
Photos from VEA debate
I'll try to get some video up tomorrow, along with my take on the debate. For now, here are a few photos. (Click to enlarge)
Netroots gubernatorial debate 4/29 questions thread
Hosted by Not Larry Sabato, The Huffington Post, Fire Dog Lake and the Collegiate Times, the gubernatorial debate featuring Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran will take place at Virginia Tech next Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30pm. Every question to be asked of the candidates will come through the new media. You can submit … Continue reading Netroots gubernatorial debate 4/29 questions thread
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