Category: Politics

Senate primary: The Black Vote in Norfolk

Much has been written about the black vote in Hampton Roads contributing to a loss for Jim Webb. I have argued that the Affirmative Action issue never really made it down here. Today, I took a look at the precinct-by-precinct voting. Norfolk has 55 precincts. Eleven of those precincts are more than 80% black. The … Continue reading Senate primary: The Black Vote in Norfolk →

More posts later

As is normally the case, I've been under meeting the 15th of the month tax filing deadline, so posting has been light the last couple of days. I'll be back on track soon, hopefully later today. I've got some thoughts about the primary that I need to post. And with the Sorensen bloggers' conference starting … Continue reading More posts later →

Election night podcast

Fellow Hampton Roads blogger Bearing Drift has up the podcast he recorded last night with yours truly and Ben Tribbet of Not Larry Sabato. Included are comments from special guests Larry Roberts, who was chairman of Tim Kaine's campaign, and Rep. Jim Moran. Check it out.

A Webb Win

With more than 90% of the vote counted as I write this, Jim Webb is ahead by more than 8,000 votes. I do not see how Harris Miller can make up the difference. My congratulations to Mr. Webb. My condolences to Mr. Miller. There are some things to be learned from this primary. First, voter … Continue reading A Webb Win →

High turnout

The primary turnout is much higher than I expected. Right now, with 2,202 out of 2,403 precincts reporting statewide, the turnout is almost 135,000. And, as I suspected, a high turnout has helped Webb. If you haven't seen the numbers, take a look here.

Where to watch the results

With the polls now closed, it's time to watch the results. I'm keeping tabs in Norfolk by using the link here. Of course, there's nothing there right now 😦 Nothing on the Virginia Beach results, either. You can follow statewide results on the State Board of Elections website. That link is here. In the past, … Continue reading Where to watch the results →

Anecdotal evidence of a Miller win

I see NLS is calling it for Web. I stick by my earlier prediction of a Miller win (51% to 49%). Everything I've seen points in that direction. First - I got a phone call last night from someone looking for guidance on who to vote for. Naturally, I said Miller. He said he was … Continue reading Anecdotal evidence of a Miller win →

Light turnout in Norfolk

Just got back from checking out some precincts around the city.Turnout seems to be very light: 4:55 pm - Barron Black - 49 votes 5:10 pm - Rosemont - 80 votes 5:25 pm - Tanner's Creek - 23 votes 5:40 pm - Norview Middle - 49 votes 6:00 pm - Azalea Gardens - 55 votes … Continue reading Light turnout in Norfolk →

Election Day, June 13, 2006

Fifty-two weeks ago was the eve of another primary, one in which I was a candidate. I recall the butterflies, the uncertainty. Had I done all that I could have done to win? Would the people choose me as the nominee or my opponent? Even though I was exhausted, it was a sleepless night.I couldn't … Continue reading Election Day, June 13, 2006 →