Got this earlier today: Governor Kaine, Delegate Paula Miller, and Dr. Ralph Northam request your presence this Sunday, September 2nd, at the Azalea Garden Inn on East Little Creek Road in Norfolk at 1:30pm for an informal lunch and discussion about the 2007 elections. There is no admission charge. Please bring your friends and family! … Continue reading Lunch with the governor in Norfolk Sunday
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HPV and insurance
Although not mandated by Virginia until the fall of 2009, some parents are opting to vaccinate their girls early against the human papillomavirus. It was presumed that the cost of the vaccine would be covered by insurance. But as this story in Wednesday's Virginian Pilot indicates, at least one insurance company is backing off. Dr. … Continue reading HPV and insurance
Northam event with Warner
I attended Monday night's fundraiser for Ralph Northam, the Democratic challenger in the 6th Senate district. The headliner for the event was former governor Mark Warner. Also in attendance was Senator Creigh Deeds, Delegate Brian Moran and candidates from throughout Hampton Roads. Deeds talked about how good things are looking for the takeover of the … Continue reading Northam event with Warner
Drake: “I don’t disagree with John Warner”
Excerpts of an interview with Rep. Thelma Drake are on the PilotOnline website. The topic of discussion is her recent trip to Iraq. Drake says that the surge is working. Questioned about Sen. John Warner's statement on the drawdown of troops, she said "I don't disagree." The accompanying story is also available.
The Democratic message
At the entrance to my street are two campaign signs - one for a Republican candidate, one for a Democratic candidate - side by side. The two signs are almost indistinguishable. Neither has the party affiliation on them. For the Republican candidate, I can understand why. For the Democratic candidate, I'm just disappointed. Maybe I'm … Continue reading The Democratic message
Heretick fish fry with Kaine
Please join the Heretick for Senate Campaign and supporters for a very special Labor Day Weekend Fish Fry with Tim Kaine! What: Heretick for Senate Campaign Labor Day Weekend Fish Fry with Tim Kaine! Where: The Home of Wilson and Evelyn Goode (1544 Crystal Lake Drive in Portsmouth) When: This Sunday, September 2nd from 4-6pm … Continue reading Heretick fish fry with Kaine
Biggest Hampton Roads D party coming up
The biggest party for Democrats in Hampton Roads (and beyond) is coming up next week. Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd) is holding his 31st Annual Labor Day Picnic. Last year's event was a blast. You can RSVP for this year's event thru the DPVA website.
Bye, bye: Gonzales has resigned
From the AP via PilotOnline: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned, officials said Monday, ending a monthslong standoff with critics who questioned his honesty and competence at the helm of the Justice Department. Like rats on a sinking ship: Gonzales, whom Bush once considered for appointment to the Supreme Court, is the fourth top-ranking administration official … Continue reading Bye, bye: Gonzales has resigned
Spruill op-ed on transportation
Today's edition of the Virginian-Pilot features an op-ed by Chesapeake delegate Lionell Spruill Sr. The topic is the transportation plan and Spruill outlines for all why he never supported it. From the very beginning I supported the Legislative Black Caucus plan for a statewide gas tax increase of eight cents. Caucus members felt that this … Continue reading Spruill op-ed on transportation
Heretick event with Warner
The weather around here was awful Sunday, so I didn't relish the thought of driving over an hour to Suffolk for a fundraiser for Steve Heretick, Democratic candidate in the 13th Senate district. However, I had said that I would attend so I headed out. As it turns out, the weather was a bit worse … Continue reading Heretick event with Warner
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