Category: Virginia

The People’s Debate: latest news

Yesterday, organizers of The People's Debate - AARP Virginia and League of Women Voters of Virginia - announced the panelists for the October 12 event: CBS 6 anchor Stephanie Rochon, WCVE’s “Virginia Currents” host May-Lily Lee, AARP Virginia State President Warren Stewart, EdD, and League of Women Voters of Virginia President Olga Hernandez. As previously … Continue reading The People’s Debate: latest news →

Shannon v Cuccinelli Round 1

The first debate between Attorney General candidates, Democrat Steve Shannon and Republican Ken Cuccinelli, took place in Virginia Beach last Saturday morning.  The Shannon campaign uploaded the entire video to Blip TV. (Seriously - if I had known this was being held in Virginia Beach, I would have figured out a way to get in. … Continue reading Shannon v Cuccinelli Round 1 →

The People’s Debate

With the announcement that the two gubernatorial candidates, Democrat Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell, will be debating in late July at the pricey Homestead resort, I was reminded of an email that I received back in May and that I promised to post once the primary was over. On May 4, AARP and The … Continue reading The People’s Debate →

McDonnell trying to cash in on Warner legacy?

Christina Nuckols of The Virginian-Pilot seems to think so. In an article in Sunday's paper* she says: [Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob] McDonnell does his best to encourage comparisons with Warner, and he’s clearly taking cues from the Democrat’s 2001 campaign. McDonnell makes only occasional mention of his party affiliation, for example, and he stresses economic … Continue reading McDonnell trying to cash in on Warner legacy? →

Robin Abbott/Mark Warner event a success

Promoted from the comments - by Newport News Dem: Robin Abbott’s event this afternoon was a blockbuster success! About 75-100 people were in attendance to hear Robin talk about personal story and the need to break the logjam in Richmond by the GnOP failed leadership of the House. Due to Phil Hamilton’s traffic jams on … Continue reading Robin Abbott/Mark Warner event a success →

AG debate: Differences revealed

From the Steve Shannon for Attorney General Campaign: Virginia Beach, VA - The first debate in the race for Attorney General revealed profound differences between Senator Ken Cuccinelli and Delegate Steve Shannon. Shannon emphasized his experience as a criminal prosecutor and the leading role he has taken in child protection. Cuccinelli by contrast focused more … Continue reading AG debate: Differences revealed →

Hampton Roads delivers

In 2007, the House of Delegates picked up four seats - two of them in Hampton Roads. And in 2007, the State Senate picked up four seats - again, two of them in Hampton Roads. How did we pick up those four seats in 2007? I believe it was a combination of things. First, we … Continue reading Hampton Roads delivers →

Reminder: Bouchard kickoff tonight

Just a quick reminder that Del. Joe Bouchard's campaign kickoff is tonight. When: Thursday, June 18, 5pm - 7pm Where: Bayville Park, 4132 First Court Road, Virginia Beach, VA Cost: Free RSVP to (757) 226-0427 I'm going to try to make it. Hope to see you there!

West reception

Please Join Senator Ralph Northam At a reception hosted by Charles Montagna, Esq. Benefiting House of Delegates Candidate Gary West Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 5pm-7pm At the law office of: Montagna, Klein, Camden 425 Monticello Ave Norfolk, VA 23510 Please RSVP to: manager@garywestfordelegate.com or (757) 874-0492 . .