Gubernatorial candidate Del. Brian Moran today announced the endorsement of various members of the Democratic Party of Virginia steering committee, as follows: Pixie Bell, Secretary George Burke, 11th District Chair Sandra Brandt, 2nd District Chair Marjorie Clark, 7th District Chair Audrey Collins, 4th District Chair Hon. Kerry Donley, Immediate Past Chair Abbi Easter, Treasurer Rich … Continue reading Moran announces DPVA steering committee endorsements
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Spruill roast 2008
Monday evening, over 300 Democrats (and a few Republicans 🙂 ) came together in Chesapeake for Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr's 4th Annual Fall Fundraising Dinner. The dinner always features several roasters as well as a main speaker and this year was no exception. DPVA Chair Dickie Cranwell was supposed to be the master of ceremonies … Continue reading Spruill roast 2008
Carrier to Mayport?
It seems so. The Navy announced Monday it wants to base a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at Mayport Naval Station, an effort that would cost $426 million and could divert 3,200 sailors and civilian personnel from Virginia to Florida. The Virginia delegation, obviously, does not want to see this happen. Senators John Warner and Jim Webb, … Continue reading Carrier to Mayport?
I visited the Nimmo Republican Women’s Club…
... and lived to tell about it 🙂 Jim Hoeft, Brian Kirwin and I were invited to the Nimmo Republican Women's Club to discuss the 2008 Elections. Fortunately, I wasn't the only Democrat in the room. Jim recorded the entire thing and has it here. If you haven't heard enough election analysis, check it out … Continue reading I visited the Nimmo Republican Women’s Club…
Moran picks up Loudoun County endorsements
House Democratic Caucus chair Del. Brian Moran, candidate for governor in 2009, announced some endorsements from elected officials in Loudoun County Thursday. From the email: Endorsing were: Every Democrat in the Houses of Delegates from Loudoun, most of the Democrats on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, the Mayor of Leesburg, members of the Leesburg … Continue reading Moran picks up Loudoun County endorsements
Kaine nixes DNC post idea
According to The Virginian Pilot, Governor Tim Kaine has ruled out taking the position as chair of the DNC while he is serving as governor: “I’m not interested in it as long as I’m governor,” Kaine said during a news conference. Well, I guess that's that.
Fishwick statement on early voting
I missed posting this last week (was a wee bit busy) but John Fishwick, Democratic candidate for AG, issued a statement last week on early voting that got some press coverage. The statement is below the fold. (Note to whoever is doing Fishwick's website: the copy on your site is badly formatted.) PRESS STATEMENT Early … Continue reading Fishwick statement on early voting
California passes bipartisan redistricting
Lost amid the hubbub of last week's Presidential election was the passage of Proposition 11 in California, which created a 14-member bipartisan redistricting commission. Of course, California has a process whereby the citizens can bypass the legislature and get such things put on the ballot. In Virginia, we have to wait for our legislature to … Continue reading California passes bipartisan redistricting
A view from the cheap seats: not a very good one
Perusing the Virginia Political Blogs aggregator, I ran across a post entitled "The Contenders," supposedly a run down of the statewide candidates for 2009. I was curious as to the source of the post so I clicked on it. Seem nvadaily.com has a blog, called "A View from the Cheap Seats." What caught my eye … Continue reading A view from the cheap seats: not a very good one
McAuliffe in
From the AP: Former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe signed papers Monday necessary to run for governor in Virginia next year. McAuliffe told The Associated Press he set up a campaign committee and will tour Virginia for the next 60 days before making his candidacy certain. He also said he would be announcing political … Continue reading McAuliffe in
