I am at Oscar Smith HS in Chesapeake right now. The media was allowed in at 2PM to set up. Promptly at 3, as promised, we were asked to leave so they can do the security sweep. We are supposed to be let back in at 4:30. I am posting from my Blackberry so please … Continue reading Live from Chesapeake
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RIP Stephanie Tubbs Jones
I had the pleasure of watching Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones in action earlier this year. At the time, I wrote: Acting as MC for the event was Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones. She was an excellent choice for this, alternating between being cheerleader and poet, something I haven’t seen in a while. The Congresswoman died yesterday. … Continue reading RIP Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Wagner announces Senior campaign advisors
From the Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor campaign: Mo Elleithee, Senior Advisor. Mo has worked on every major Virginia statewide campaign this decade. He served in senior communications roles on both the winning Warner and Kaine gubernatorial campaigns, as well as on the Robb for Senate campaign in 2000. In 2006 he directed the DSCC's … Continue reading Wagner announces Senior campaign advisors
CONFIRMED: Obama to hold town halls in Chester and Chesapeake
This just in: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 19, 2008 RICHMOND, Va. –U.S. Sen. Barack Obama will hold town hall meetings in Chester and Chesapeake on Thursday with local voters. In Chester, Obama will be joined by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. Obama will discuss his plan for a $1,000 tax cut benefitting 95 percent of Virginians, … Continue reading CONFIRMED: Obama to hold town halls in Chester and Chesapeake
Bouchard event for convention delegates
Join Delegate Joe Bouchard for a fundraiser and send-off for Democratic National Convention Delegates at Croc's 19th Street Bistro 620 19th Street, Virginia Beach Friday, August 22nd 5:30 to 7:30 pm Free food and drink! $35 General Admission $100 Host Committee DNC Delegates get in for free! Please RSVP to Joe or for more information … Continue reading Bouchard event for convention delegates
Post removed
At the request of the Obama campaign, I have removed the earlier post regarding a possible appearance in Chesapeake. Will update once additional information is received.
Going out on a limb
With all of the talk of Obama announcing his running mate, I think I know who it's going to be: our governor, Tim Kaine. The schedule has him in Martinsville Wednesday morning (with our next Senator Mark Warner) and in Lynchburg Wednesday afternoon (with Senator Jim Webb). Thursday there is supposed to be an event … Continue reading Going out on a limb
Convention watch parties: Mark Warner (updated)
The Warner for Senate campaign is organizing a series of watch parties for Mark's speech Tuesday evening. If you are interested in hosting a party, or if you want to attend one, please contact Matt at 510-3239 or by email. UPDATE: Here's a little more information from Matt: We're looking for people to host small … Continue reading Convention watch parties: Mark Warner (updated)
Kaine smacks down Rove
Last Sunday, I was a bit surprised to hear Karl Rove making ridiculous statements about our commonwealth, our capitol and our governor, Tim Kaine. (A good writeup on this can be found here.) Unfortunately for Rove, the governor got a chance to hit back this Sunday: Ouch! Go Tim! h/t RK
Pickup basketball injuries: McDonnell and Warner
I see that AG Bob McDonnell and our next Senator, Mark Warner, have both suffered injuries from playing pickup basketball. According to the Virginian Pilot, McDonnell will have his jaw wired shut for two weeks. And according to NBC29, Warner cancelled some appearances due to problems with his knee. I guess there's something to be … Continue reading Pickup basketball injuries: McDonnell and Warner
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