The above is the title of the editorial endorsement of Ralph Northam from the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette Journal. When was the last time you actually voted "for" a political candidate? [...] For this reason, and so many more, Ralph Northam is the choice for State Senate. So, Mathews residents, there’s no need to pick the lesser … Continue reading Editorial: Vote “for” Northam
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Money watch: Citizens for the Commonwealth
Yesterday, I saw this little blurb on vpap about a newly registered PAC, Citizens for the Commonwealth. I took notice and checked out the donors: all Republican contributors, based on their prior donations. $275,000 - that amount of money could make a significant difference in just about any race. Today, I saw this post about … Continue reading Money watch: Citizens for the Commonwealth
Where the candidates stand: campaign money
The Virginian Pilot believes that campaign contributions by corporations and unions should be limited. Interesting combination, don't you think? So which candidates agree? Click on the graphic to find out 🙂 (Graphic credit: The Virginian Pilot) On a related note, the Pilot's editorial today talks about campaign audits (a question asked of the candidates earlier) … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: campaign money
Candidate profiles in the 78th House
Today's Virginian Pilot featured candidate profiles in the 78th House District - Republican incumbent John Cosgrove and Democratic challenger Mick Meyer.
Predictions on Pilot endorsements
The Virginian Pilot will be announcing their endorsements over the next few days in the eight competitive races we have here in South Hampton Roads. Two things to remember: The Pilot is biased in favor of incumbents. A challenger has to answer why the incumbent should be fired and why s/he should be hired. Missing … Continue reading Predictions on Pilot endorsements
Wards Corner candidates forum
Last night, the Wards Corner Civic League hosted a candidates forum featuring the candidates in the 87th House and 6th Senate districts. No cameras or recording devices were allowed so for once, I actually took notes 😉 The format essentially was two separate forums, with the two senate candidates - incumbent Republican Nick Rerras and … Continue reading Wards Corner candidates forum
Who is NOT running in the 1st?
With the death of Jo Ann Davis, the race on the Republican side for her 1st Congressional district seat is on. About seven or eight people have declared their intentions, including the infamous Dick Black, who is said to have gotten an apartment in the district in order to run. But the name missing from … Continue reading Who is NOT running in the 1st?
Where the candidates stand: offshore energy
The topic today was offshore energy. Check out where the candidates stand in comparison to the position of The Virginian Pilot. (Click to enlarge. Graphic credit: The Virginian Pilot)
More candidate forums
The candidates in the 87th House and the 6th Senate districts appear together again this evening at the Roosevelt Civic League. The forum starts at 7pm and will be held at the Tarrallton Community Center, 2100 Tarrallton Drive. Thursday, the LWV-SHR Downtown Norfolk Lunch Unit will have three of the four candidates - Del. Paula … Continue reading More candidate forums
Pilot endorsements are coming
The Virginian Pilot announced this morning a slight change in its endorsement policy: no longer will they endorse in presidential races. Um, OK. But what they really wanted to do in their op-ed was remind folks of how they do their endorsements. We make no secret of our bias for candidates who fit the pragmatic, … Continue reading Pilot endorsements are coming
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