OK, it's crunch time. With only five days to go, we've got a lot of work to do to defeat the so-called Marriage Amendment. We need bodies, folks, for phone banking, lit drops and working the polls, especially in the Hampton Roads area. If you are in Hampton Roads and have some time to spare, … Continue reading Commonwealth Coalition needs your help
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Norfolk Webb luncheon tomorrow
Join former first ladies Lynda Robb and Jinks Holton at a luncheon tomorrow for Jim Webb. The luncheon starts at noon and will be held at the United House of Prayer Dining Room, 1206 Church St. (corner of Princess Anne & Church). Some of the confirmed attendees include state Senators Yvonne Miller and Louise Lucas, … Continue reading Norfolk Webb luncheon tomorrow
A challenger in the 87th
I've now confirmed with several sources that there will be a Republican challenger for Paula Miller's 87th House District seat. The man is being championed by Ward 5 councilman Randy Wright. What makes this so interesting is that this same guy was mentioned as a challenger for Wright in last May's council election. I saw … Continue reading A challenger in the 87th
Reason #6: Vote NO if…
... you believe this is the first step in a series of rights being taken away from the citizens of Virginia. The Virginia Bill of Rights has never been used to take away anyone's rights, only to grant them. “First they came for the Communists, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Communist. … Continue reading Reason #6: Vote NO if…
Del Alexander: I’m voting NO
At tonight's Norfolk City Democratic Committee meeting, Delegate Kenny Alexander (D-89th) announced that he is voting NO. Del. Alexander is a member of the Privileges & Elections committee and served on the Marshall sub-committee, which brought us the so-called Marriage Amendment. He admitted tonight that he voted for the amendment coming out of the sub-committee, … Continue reading Del Alexander: I’m voting NO
Reuters/Zogby: Drake 51%, Kellam 43%
The latest Reuters/Zogby poll for the 2nd Congressional district shows Republican incumbent Thelma Drake leading Democratic challenger Phil Kellam 51% to 43%. This poll was conducted October 24-29 and included live surveys of 500 likely voters. The margin of error is +/- 4.5%. This race has been a seesaw one for some time now and … Continue reading Reuters/Zogby: Drake 51%, Kellam 43%
Vote NO: Rev. Todd C. Davidson
As promised in an earlier post, here is a piece written by Rev. Davidson outlining his reasons for voting NO on the so-called Marriage Amendment, which will be on the ballot as issue #1 next Tuesday. While the Marriage Amendment finds supporters and detractors, both with solid arguments and justifiable conclusions, the core of this … Continue reading Vote NO: Rev. Todd C. Davidson
A bad joke
By now, everyone has heard about John Kerry's gaffe yesterday. Kerry has apologized for making a bad joke but hasn't apologized for it appearing to be an attack on the troops in Iraq. Sometimes, you just gotta suck it up, Mr. Kerry. You made a mistake. You chose a bad joke. And I agree with … Continue reading A bad joke
Reminder: Norfolk townhall meeting tonight
The latest in the series of Norfolk's town hall meetings is tonight. This one is for Ward 5 and will be at the Bayview Recreation Center. If you can’t make tonight’s meeting, here are the remaining ones: 11/08 - Ward 4 - Campostella Elementary School 11/29 - Downtown - Marriot Hotel Registration starts at 6:30pm. … Continue reading Reminder: Norfolk townhall meeting tonight
Could marriage amendment hurt Allen?
Such is the premise of an article in today's Washington Times. In an effort to pass the so-called Marriage Amendment, reaching out to black churches has been a part of the plan. But will these voters go to the polls, vote yes on the amendment and also vote for Webb? I think so. The black … Continue reading Could marriage amendment hurt Allen?
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