Category: Politics

Kos poll shows Drake 51%, Nye 37%

A Daily Kos-commissioned poll shows Republican incumbent Thelma Drake enjoying a 14-point lead over Democratic challenger Glenn Nyem with 12% of the voters being undecided. The poll was conducted by Research 2000 on October 7 and 8 and has a margin of error of +/- 5%. The same poll shows John McCain leading Barack Obama … Continue reading Kos poll shows Drake 51%, Nye 37% →

Drake v Nye: greatest threat facing America?

The Virginian Pilot posed this question to the candidates in the 2nd Congressional District - incumbent Republican Thelma Drake and Democratic challenger Glenn Nye - and their responses were printed in Sunday's paper. Drake, who is vying for her third term in Congress, says that the problem is political gridlock and that is what stands … Continue reading Drake v Nye: greatest threat facing America? →

Pilot endorses Mark Warner for Senate

Sunday's Virginian Pilot carries the endorsement of the editorial board of former governor Mark Warner for Senate. Fortunately, there is one decision we can make with confidence. We recommend Warner for senator. The article points to Warner's background in business as well as his leadership style, calling him the "natural successor" to retiring Republican Senator, … Continue reading Pilot endorses Mark Warner for Senate →

OTR 10/12: Forbes, Gilmore

This Sunday's On the Record will feature 4th CD Rep. Randy Forbes and Senate candidate Jim Gilmore. (Forbes' challenger, Democrat Andrea Miller, was on the show 9/28.) They will discuss the bailout, which they oppose, and will offer alternatives. In his "My Minute" segment, host Joel Rubin wonders if it we will get a good … Continue reading OTR 10/12: Forbes, Gilmore →

Drake v Nye round three

Thursday evening, the candidates in the 2nd CD race faced off for yet another debate. This one was hosted by the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues. Here is the video. (Note: if you are reading this post in a feed reader, you have to visit my blog to view the video)

Veterans for Mark Warner kickoff

Veterans from across Hampton Roads joined former Governor Mark Warner Thursday for the kickoff of a new group - Veterans for Mark Warner. Also in attendance were Senator Jim Webb, Congressman Bobby Scott, Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim and Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe. The setting was the Lone Sailor Monument, which stands in the shadows of … Continue reading Veterans for Mark Warner kickoff →

Others weighing in on a McAuliffe run

A couple of weeks ago, The Virginian Pilot was the first to weigh in on a potential gubernatorial bid by former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe.  Sunday, Jeff Schapiro of The Richmond Times Dispatch did likewise, citing the lesson of former US Senator Paul Trible. The restless former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, an A-list … Continue reading Others weighing in on a McAuliffe run →

Norfolk Circuit Court appointments

Governor Tim Kaine announced three appointments to the Norfolk Circuit Court Tuesday, filling three seats that have been empty for quite some time. The appointment come after it was previously reported that a deal had been reached between Norfolk and Virginia Beach legislators. The appointees are: Jerrauld Jones, who is being elevated from the Juvenile … Continue reading Norfolk Circuit Court appointments →

Second presidential debate open thread

We are about 10 minutes away from the second presidential debate. I have no idea what new items we can expect tonight, if anything. Use this as an open thread.