Another article in today's Virginian-Pilot, this time about Senator Fred Quayle and his Democratic challenger Steve Heretick. Quayle accuses Heretick of violating campaign finance rules by not explaining a decrease of $1,890 in his account balance. Heretick says it is likely a clerical error and attacked Quayle for not paying over $30,000 in taxes. Simple … Continue reading Heretick and Quayle trade barbs
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Welch uses picture without permission
The Virginian-Pilot today reports that Del. John Welch is using a picture taken of himself with Virginia Beach Sheriff Paul Lanteigne in his mail. Problem is, Lanteigne didn't authorize its use and he is not endorsing Welch in his battle against Democratic challenger Bobby Mathieson. "If he'd asked me to use those photos, I'd have … Continue reading Welch uses picture without permission
Stuff to do in Hampton Roads
Here's a brief list of things that I know of that are happening around Hampton Roads over the next week or so: Saturday, September 29. DPVA Statewide Day of Action Canvassing in Norfolk. Join the Miller and Northam campaigns for canvassing beginning at 11am. Meet at the campaign headquarters, 9657 1st View Street. Afterwards, join … Continue reading Stuff to do in Hampton Roads
Northam: doctor, citizen
A little before 8am this morning, Ralph Northam was heading for work. As he headed down Granby Street, near Norfolk Collegiate, he witnessed an accident. A father was walking his son across the street, taking him to school. There was a lady pulling out, heading south on Granby Street. Apparently, she was looking towards Wards … Continue reading Northam: doctor, citizen
Democratic debate tonight
Just a quick reminder that there will be a debate tonight. It will be carried live from Dartmouth, NH on MSNBC from 9pm - 11pm with moderator Tim Russert. The debate will also be streamed on msnbc.com Now to figure out how to use the VLC player to capture the stream 🙂
7 reasons for change
I was on the call this morning with Lowell and others as Minority Leader Ward Armstrong and House Democratic Caucus Chair Brian Moran announced the launch of the "Change the Assembly" tour. The Democratic leaders laid out seven reasons for change, reasons why the Republicans should not be re-elected and retain the majority. Seven Republican … Continue reading 7 reasons for change
Welch’s “no overtime tax” plan
I almost laughed out loud when I read the proposal floated by Virginia Beach delegate John Welch in this morning's Virginian-Pilot. Welch announced that he wants to stop taxing the overtime Virginians work. Welch, running against Democrat Bobby Mathieson, said the move would be an incentive to work overtime for people at small businesses. It … Continue reading Welch’s “no overtime tax” plan
More on Farlow
When the story of the hit and run charge against Troy Farlow emerged, I was contacted by the Farlow campaign. The result of that contact was this post. I've known Troy for a while but I treat information fed to me by campaigns (all of them) with a hefty dose of skepticism. Even after the … Continue reading More on Farlow
Presidential poll: Democrats leading in VA
SurveyUSA released a poll yesterday which shows the frontrunner Democratic candidates for president - Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards - leading the frontrunner Republican candidates - Rudy Giulani, Fred Thompson and Mitt Romney. Clinton Obama Edwards Giuliani 44/50 45/46 43/48 Thompson 43/50 47/45 39/49 Romney 38/53 38/50 33/52 As you can see, … Continue reading Presidential poll: Democrats leading in VA
“Legislative GOP propose property tax cut already in works”
The above is the headline of an AP story by Bob Lewis available here. I couldn't have come up with a better one myself 🙂 House and Senate Republicans proposed a property tax break Monday for homeowners - legislation already in the pipeline that was initially offered two years ago by Democratic Gov. Timothy M. … Continue reading “Legislative GOP propose property tax cut already in works”
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