The first debate of the season between Delegate Paula Miller and challenger Hank Giffin plus Senator Nick Rerras and challenger Ralph Northam is scheduled for 7pm this evening at the Northside Middle School Cafeteria. The school is located at 8720 Granby Street.
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Congressman Scott’s Labor Day picnic
Monday, hundreds of Virginia Democrats gathered at the waterfront home of Congressman Bobby Scott's parents in Newport News for his 31st annual Labor Day picnic. This is the biggest political event in Hampton Roads, drawing attendees from all over. Since the event runs three hours, people usually wander in a little late. Not this year. … Continue reading Congressman Scott’s Labor Day picnic
Scott picnic
Here's a photo from Congressman Bobby Scott's 31st Annual Labor Day picnic. I'm getting the video of the speeches converted and uploaded and will have that and a wrap up of the event tomorrow.
“Quayle season”
When I arrived at Steve Heretick's Fish Fry yesterday, I saw a series of blaze orange caps. Even though I'm not a hunter, I'm aware that they wear the color. So I was curious as to why the caps were being handed out. "Just wait," I was told. So I mingled around. Some 125 people … Continue reading “Quayle season”
Moran on Democratic Momentum
House Democratic Caucus chair Brian Moran has been criss-crossing the Commonwealth, helping out candidates. Today, he is the focus of an interview which appears in The Daily Press. Check it out.
Kaine in Norfolk with Northam & Miller
Governor Tim Kaine joined Delegate Paula Miller and Senate candidate Ralph Northam for lunch Sunday. Oh, and they invited a few supporters as well 🙂 The room at the Azalea Inn was overflowing when I arrived, which was just before Governor Kaine. It was good to see so many folks out on this gorgeous afternoon. … Continue reading Kaine in Norfolk with Northam & Miller
OTR: 09/02/07
Following up on last week's show, Sunday's On the Record will feature House Democratic Caucus Chair Brian J. Moran and his take on the transportation debate. Congresswoman Thelma Drake joins host Joel Rubin to talk about the war in Iraq. And in his My Minute segment, Rubin opines on Virginia Tech's next responsibility. Catch the … Continue reading OTR: 09/02/07
Warner out
Sen. John Warner won't seek re-election Just as I predicted yesterday. Now, let's see if Mark announces or holds off for a possible VP slot. UPDATE: Statements from DPVA Chairman Dickie Cranwell, Governor Tim Kaine, AG Bob McDonnell, LG Bill Bolling and Senator Creigh Deeds are below the fold. UPDATE2: Added Sen. Jim Webb's statement … Continue reading Warner out
Democratic doings this weekend
Labor Day represents the traditional start of the campaign season and the Democrats are kicking it off with a bunch of events this weekend. (I've been posting these as they came in but figured I'd put the whole list up so that you can get them all on your calendar 🙂 ) Governor Tim Kaine … Continue reading Democratic doings this weekend
Warner announcement Friday
According to the Virginian Pilot, Senator John Warner has called a press conference for 2pm Friday in Charlottesville, where it is expected he will announce whether he's running in 2008. Today's editorial in the Pilot urges him to run again, despite his age. Warner is uniquely suited to serve a central role in what will … Continue reading Warner announcement Friday
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