Category: Terry McAuliffe

Last debate live now

Sorry I'm late posting this. You can watch the last Democratic gubernatorial debate live here

From someone with no horse in the race

Ryan Nobles of NBC12 has this to say about the negative tone of  the gubernatorial race (emphasis mine): But since we are on the topic let’s set the record straight. All three of the democratic candidates for governor have been negative at one point or another. It comes in many different forms: radio-ads, blog posts, … Continue reading From someone with no horse in the race →

Winning in November

One of the things that I have mentioned repeatedly on this blog is the history of Virginia electing a governor from the party opposite that of the president. No one really knows the exact reason for this, but many suspect that it has something to do with how tough the first year of a new … Continue reading Winning in November →

5 businesses = zero jobs

I got the email late last night from the McAuliffe campaign which alerted me to the Washington Post article that appeared in today's paper. The thing in the article that jumped out at me was this: And at a candidates' forum in December, in response to Moran's claim to be the only candidate who had … Continue reading 5 businesses = zero jobs →

Debate watch

You can watch tonight's debate live here.

VEA forum on TV tonight

Hampton Roads residents who were unable to attend last week's VEA gubernatorial forum will be able to watch it on TV tonight. WHRO, the local public TV station, will be airing the forum in which all four candidates for governor - Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrats Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran - appeared. … Continue reading VEA forum on TV tonight →

VEA gubernatorial forum

I attended the VEA forum in Hampton last night. The event was the first of the season to feature all four candidates for governor, although not at the same time. Republican candidate Bob McDonnell appeared first and alone, while the three Democratic candidates - Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran - appeared together. Additional … Continue reading VEA gubernatorial forum →

Photos from VEA debate

I'll try to get some video up tomorrow, along with my take on the debate. For now, here are a few photos. (Click to enlarge)

Netroots gubernatorial debate 4/29 questions thread

Hosted by Not Larry Sabato, The Huffington Post, Fire Dog Lake and the Collegiate Times, the gubernatorial debate featuring Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran will take place at Virginia Tech next Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30pm. Every question to be asked of the candidates will come through the new media. You can submit … Continue reading Netroots gubernatorial debate 4/29 questions thread →

Virginia Partisans recommends Moran

In a press release late yesterday, the Virginia Partisans Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club "recommends" Brian Moran for Governor. The organization, which dates back to 1990, generally does not endorse in primary elections. The entire press release is below the fold. UPDATE: I just received Moran's statement on the Partisans support. It, too, is below … Continue reading Virginia Partisans recommends Moran →