I had a great time canvassing for Philip Forgit yesterday along with others from the Southside of Hampton Roads. We had a nice contingent of folks and a pretty decent day for knocking doors - not too hot, not too cold, and only a little windy. Philip was in other parts of the district while … Continue reading Forgit news
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Republicans chose Paul
According to this report, Ron Paul was the winner of a straw poll at this weekend's Virginia Republican Advance. The Texas congressman got 182 of the 479 ballots cast, or 38 percent. Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson finished second with 112 votes, with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee third with 51. [...] Mitt Romney got … Continue reading Republicans chose Paul
OTR 12/2: Billy Cook and Robert Eisen
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a segment with Norfolk School Board member Billy Cook. Cook is outraged by the murder of a 15-year-old boy. As of the time of the taping, a 13 year old and a 14 year old had been charged. (Two additional people have been charged since - a 15 … Continue reading OTR 12/2: Billy Cook and Robert Eisen
Webb back from Iraq
Senator Jim Webb returned from an official trip to Iraq and Kwait this morning and held a press conference call. In his remarks, the Senator discussed his conversations with military and civilian personnel, both ours and those of the Iraqis. He said this trip was a time to sit and listen. The first question posed … Continue reading Webb back from Iraq
Republican loyalty oath rescinded
It seems that the RPV has backed off its earlier plan to have presidential primary voters sign a loyalty oath before casting their ballots. A committee at the party's annual winter retreat voted overwhelmingly to rescind the request to the State Board of Elections regarding the Feb. 12 primary. As I said before: yawn. ======================= … Continue reading Republican loyalty oath rescinded
March with Forgit in parades
Here's another opportunity to help out the Philip Forgit campaign. Tomorrow (Saturday, December 1) join Philip as he marches in these two parades: Warrenton Holiday Parade - Meet at 9:15 am at corner of Mocking Bird and Clay in Old Town Warrenton. Fredericksburg Christmas Parade - Meet at 4:15 pm at the corner of Princess … Continue reading March with Forgit in parades
Philip Forgit Live Blog Friday 3:30pm
Philip Forgit, Democratic candidate in the 1st Congressional District, will live blog here Friday at 3:30pm. Tuesday evening, Philip received the endorsement of 6th district Senator-elect Ralph Northam. At a campaign rally in Blakes, Northam called on the supporters present--as well as the hundreds who made his recent victory possible in a formerly Republican district--to … Continue reading Philip Forgit Live Blog Friday 3:30pm
A challenge: followup
I issued a challenge to fellow bloggers and blog readers in this post to help out 1st Congressional District candidate Philip Forgit this weekend. Below is this weekend's canvassing schedule for the southern portion of the district. (I'll post the schedule for the northern portion when I receive it.) If you are planning to attend, … Continue reading A challenge: followup
DPVA reorganization
Every two years, the Democratic Party of Virginia undergoes a reorganization. This is done at the local committee. If you want to be a part of this, now's the time. To find out when the reorganization meeting will be held in your area, click here. The message from DPVA chair C. Richard Cranwell is below … Continue reading DPVA reorganization
Republican debate: anybody watching?
The Republican YouTube debate is at 8pm this evening on CNN. While CNN producers won't say which 40 or so questions are going to make the cut, viewers can expect to see divisive questions, controversial questions, and questions that will set the candidates apart. Really? I guess we'll find out soon enough. That is, if … Continue reading Republican debate: anybody watching?
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