Category: Virginia

Signer responds

From the Signer for LG campaign: MIKE SIGNER CAMPAIGN DELIGHTED TO FORCE DISCUSSION OF DISENFRANCHISEMENT TO CENTER STAGE IN LT. GOV. RACE Arlington VA – The Mike Signer campaign is glad to see a discussion about a real issue of social justice from the Wagner campaign, rather than the recitation of political endorsements and campaign … Continue reading Signer responds →

Black Caucus criticizes Signer

A press release from the Wagner for LG campaign: BLACK CAUCUS MEMBERS CRITICIZE SIGNER RESTORATION STANCE WAGNER PROPOSAL PRAISED BY DEL. ALEXANDER; SEN. LUCAS Today, members of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus expressed profound disappointment with Lt. Governor candidate Mike Signer's proposal of a mandatory waiting period for the restoration of voting rights. The statements … Continue reading Black Caucus criticizes Signer →

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 →

Debate wrapup

The three Democratic candidates for governor squared off in the first debate* of the season Sunday at The College of William & Mary. Hosted by The Farm Team and moderated by Andrea Mitchell of MSNBC, the crowd of 400+ was treated to 90 minutes of political posturing as the candidates presented their stances on a … Continue reading Debate wrapup →

FT debate video part 3

In this segment, the candidates get to ask a single question of one of their competitors. Also included are closing statements.

FT debate video part 1

I did not realize that the internet feed was down until well into the debate. As the result, my backup plan (to record the live feed) didn't work. Once I realized the problem, I started recording the debate; however, I only got the last 30 minutes or so. To make matters worse, I dropped and … Continue reading FT debate video part 1 →