Tomorrow at noon, the PilotOnline will post the results of the latest Mason Dixon poll on the 2nd Congressional District race. So - what do you think it will be? My guess: Kellam 49%, Drake 47%, within the MOE of +/- 4%.
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SurveyUSA: Allen 49%, Webb 46%
The latest SurveyUSA poll is up. Conducted 10/22/2006 - 10/24/2006, the survey of 613 likely voters has a margin of +/-4%, so the results are within the margin of error. Gail Parker polled at 2%, with only 3% of voters remaining undecided. SurveyUSA's analysis: Today, Allen leads by 14 among males; Webb leads by 9 … Continue reading SurveyUSA: Allen 49%, Webb 46%
Couple of other things in today’s Pilot
I meant to mention these earlier but it's been a busy day and, frankly, I forgot. Billy Robinson: The End Former defense attorney and delegate Billy Robinson surrendered his law license yesterday. This marks the end of a brilliant, contentious career. Robinson, 63, is undergoing treatment for liver cancer and announced last month his retirement. … Continue reading Couple of other things in today’s Pilot
Wilder to endorse Webb
According to the RTD, former governor and current Richmond mayor Doug Wilder will endorse Jim Webb this afternoon. I expect this will help Webb in the Richmond area, where he trails Allen, according to the latest polls. Outside of Richmond, I don't know how much effect Wilder's endorsement will have. Do such endorsements affect your … Continue reading Wilder to endorse Webb
Pilot endorses Drake
As I predicted, the Virginian-Pilot has endorsed incumbent Republican Congresswoman Thelma Drake in the 2nd Congressional District race over Democratic challenger Phil Kellam. Essentially, this endorsement reflects what I said yesterday: Kellam has not answered the question of why voters should hire him. Kellam has just not made a compelling case to replace Drake. I … Continue reading Pilot endorses Drake
Is this ad racist?
This ad, from the RNC, is being played on stations in Tennessee. The ad is airing on behalf of Republican candidate Bob Corker, who has asked stations to stop airing it. Former Republican senator and Defense Secretary William Cohen thinks the ad appeals to a "racist sentiment." Watch it. And then tell me: is the … Continue reading Is this ad racist?
Pilot errs in reprint of Cobb op-ed
The Virginian-Pilot today reprinted, without change, the op-ed piece written by Victoria Cobb of the Family Foundation, which first appeared in the Washington Post. In the piece, Cobb implies that former AG candidate, Senator Creigh Deeds, is a supporter of the amendment: In fact, McDonnell's opponent for the attorney general's office in the 2005 election, … Continue reading Pilot errs in reprint of Cobb op-ed
Expected Virginian-Pilot endorsements: Webb & Drake
This morning's Pilot editorial explains how they make endorsements: We treat an endorsement like a hiring process: We study a candidate’s background and job performance; check references and public records; and conduct an extensive interview. The close questioning in these interviews gives us a chance to get to know the candidates in a way voters … Continue reading Expected Virginian-Pilot endorsements: Webb & Drake
M-D: Allen 47%, Webb 43%
In a poll of 625 registered voters, PilotOnline is reporting that George Allen leads Jim Webb 47% to 43%. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 4%. I don't know what's up with Mason-Dixon using registered voters as opposed to likely voters. In any event, I just got polled by M-D in the … Continue reading M-D: Allen 47%, Webb 43%
Cold, cold go away
I rarely get sick. But I've been fighting the beginnings of a cold for a few weeks and last night it hit me hard. So I've spent the day in bed, getting up just to take some more cold medicine. Hopefully, I'll be back tomorrow. In the meantime, y'all catch up on the happenings elsewhere: … Continue reading Cold, cold go away
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