Category: Virginia

Eye on the prize: McDonnell

While much attention is being, rightly, focused on who the Democratic candidate for governor will be, let's not lose sight of what the goal is: beating Bob McDonnell in November. The Virginian-Pilot has a story today regarding the ties of his campaign manager, Phil Cox. I had heard about this story in connection with RPV … Continue reading Eye on the prize: McDonnell →

30 days & 30 reasons: Why Brian Moran

When the Moran campaign started this, I had planned to grab the posts and put them up here. Best laid plans and all 😦 In any event, with just a few days left until the June 9 primary, I figured I'd share them just in case you happen to have not seen them. Click through … Continue reading 30 days & 30 reasons: Why Brian Moran →

Pints and Politics

Norfolk Area Young Democrats Pints and Politics Gubernatorial Primary Candidates Straw Poll / Fundraiser Saturday, May 30th 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. $10 - proceeds for the Norfolk Area and Virginia YDs The New Belmont, (Upstairs) 2117 Colonial Ave. All Democrats welcome VAYD will host a Statewide youth straw poll for the Governor's Primary Race. … Continue reading Pints and Politics →

RPV convention starts today

The Republican Party of Virginia will start its convention today. Bearing Drift will have live coverage throughout the weekend.  The convention will officially nominate Bob McDonnell for governor. Bill Bolling, the incumbent LG, has a challenge for that nomination but from reading the righty blogs, it appears he should win in a rout. The real … Continue reading RPV convention starts today →

What Matters TV: The A-Team

Not my description but that of WHRO CEO Bert Schmidt. The monthly editorial roundtable takes on - what else? - the political issues of the day. Joining host Cathy Lewis are Don Luzzatto, editorial page editor at The Virginian-Pilot, Daily Press reporter Kimball Payne, Bearing Drift's Brian Kirwan and yours truly. The show airs at … Continue reading What Matters TV: The A-Team →

Jody’s First Ad

LG candidate Jody Wagner has started to run ads in Hampton Roads, Charlottesville and Richmond. Here is her first ad (HR/CV version).

Congressional Issues luncheon

The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce hosted a Congressional Issues luncheon Wednesday. The event featured the four Congressmen that represent the area: Rob Wittman (R-1st), Glenn Nye (D-2nd), Bobby Scott (D-3rd) and Randy Forbes (R-4th). Each of the Congressmen were given five minutes for an opening statement.  They were asked to address a wide range … Continue reading Congressional Issues luncheon →

Wagner adds another Congressional endorsement

The campaign of Jody Wagner has received another Congressional endorsement. This time, it is that of 3rd Congressional Representative Bobby Scott. From the press release: Said Scott: "I'm proud to stand with Jody Wagner in her race for Lt. Governor. As a long-time legislator in the Virginia Assembly and Congress, I have great respect for … Continue reading Wagner adds another Congressional endorsement →

Mathieson pizza party, gov straw poll

Come cast your VOTE in the Gubernatorial Straw Poll! Filing Deadline Pizza Party DATE: Wednesday, May 27th TIME: 5:30-7:30pm LOCATION: ShoreBreak 2941 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, 23451 COST: $25 Per Person Please RSVP