Category: Politics

Rasmussen: Moran only D beating McDonnell

According to Rasmussen Reports, Del. Brian Moran is the only Democrat among the three candidates who leads Republican candidate AG Bob McDonnell. Rep. Brian J. Moran of Alexandria is the only one of three leading Democratic hopefuls who beats Republican Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell in a straight match-up, 41% to 37%, according to a … Continue reading Rasmussen: Moran only D beating McDonnell →

Fliergate: A closer look (part 4)

Three more issues in this segment. Let's start with the fliers. First the one handed out to black voters. I also got my hands on the flier handed out to white voters. The most interesting thing about these fliers is that they are exactly the same size and are printed on identical paper. I understand … Continue reading Fliergate: A closer look (part 4) →

OTR 12/7: Brian Moran, gangs

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with  gubernatorial candidate and House Democratic Caucus chair Del. Brian Moran. Moran is one of three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination, a contest to be decided by a primary in June. In the other segment, the topic will be gangs. Host Joel Rubin will be … Continue reading OTR 12/7: Brian Moran, gangs →

Kaine’s 2009 agenda is the environment

So says this article from Friday's Daily Press. The governor will enter his final year in office with a renewed stress on the environment. Back-to-back events Thursday on Capitol Square offered a glimpse at the issues, and how he intends to address them. First, Kaine announced an incentive program aimed at major Virginia military installations, … Continue reading Kaine’s 2009 agenda is the environment →

One more: From the Moran campaign

Seems there's an awful lot of activity coming out of the campaigns today 🙂 Anyway, gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran announced a series of endorsements from the Martinsville area. Moran received the support of Delegate Ward L. Armstrong, House Minority Leader, Sheriff Steven Draper, President of the Virginia Sheriffs' Association, and Martinsville Democratic Committee Chair Lorene … Continue reading One more: From the Moran campaign →

From the Bowerbank campaign

LG candidate Jon Bowerbank managed to get tax relief for residents of Russell County. Personal property tax payments have been delayed 30 days, from December 11, 2008 to January 11, 2009. The press release is below the fold. Cedar Bluff, VA - In an effort to provide relief to taxpayers during this rough economic period … Continue reading From the Bowerbank campaign →

From the Wagner for LG campaign

A couple of things from Jody Wagner's campaign. First, the campaign announced some endorsements from Northern Virginia elected officials. Public officials endorsing Wagner today include: Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors - Braddock District Tom Clinton, Commissioner of Revenue, Falls Church Kerry Donley, Former Mayor, Alexandria Paul Ebert, Commissioner of Revenue, Manassas Barbara Favola, … Continue reading From the Wagner for LG campaign →

“The People’s Inauguration”

A Fairfax County businessman, Earl W. Stafford, is planning a 3-day inauguration event for those who would otherwise not be able to attend. "Our objective is to bring in a cross-section of society -- those who are distressed, those who are terminally ill, those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, those veterans who are wounded … Continue reading “The People’s Inauguration” →

Fliergate: A closer look (part 3)

I actually had something else planned for this part but since Mouse asked, I took a look at the vote information for the last mayoral race in Virginia Beach. That election was held May 4, 2004. First, as a reminder, here are the figures from the Flier Ticket precincts I discussed in part 1. I … Continue reading Fliergate: A closer look (part 3) →