Category: Virginia

Election night plans

I'm getting some emails regarding plans for Election Night throughout the Commonwealth. Virginia Beach - Sponsored by the VBCDC - Guadalajara, Town Center, 4611 Columbus St., 7:30pm Norfolk - Sponsored by the NCDC - Granby Theater, 421 Granby St., 7:30pm, RSVP Richmond - Sponsored by the DPVA - Toad's Place, 140 Virginia St., 7:30pm NoVA … Continue reading Election night plans →

HRC at GMU

I went to George Mason Sunday for a rally for Barack Obama with Hillary Clinton. I understand that there were about 3,000 people there. Below is a brief video clip of the crowd. (The VIP section was to the side of the stage, which is why I didn't take more video.) We arrived early and … Continue reading HRC at GMU →

OTR 11/2: Predictions and the 1800 race

This Sunday's On the Record will feature predictions for Tuesday's elections. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Repubican activist Gary Byler and yours truly. In the second segment, the topic will be one of the most contentious presidential elections in our nation's history: the 1800 election. Colonial Williamsburg historians Bill Barker and Bill White will … Continue reading OTR 11/2: Predictions and the 1800 race →

Virginia Votes 2008

In case you missed the show hosted by Joel Rubin and his son, Dan, check out these videos. Most were recorded during the recent Harbor Party at Town Point Park, an annual fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Norfolk. Presidential and US Senate races VA-02 candidates and Virginia Beach mayoral candidates 2009 candidates for Governor, … Continue reading Virginia Votes 2008 →

Three hours

That was how long I had to wait this morning in order to vote absentee. When I arrived, the line had wrapped around each side of the hallway, with the third part of it in the middle. By the time I left, it had thinned out a bit. I understand that folks starting lining up … Continue reading Three hours →

Independent spending VA-02, 05, 11 – pickups?

It has been interesting to follow the independent spending in the Congressional races in Virginia. Swing State Project has made it easy. Based on the last update (10/29), we can see the efforts of the DCCC and NRCC as well as other independent groups to take or retain seats. In the 11th, an open seat … Continue reading Independent spending VA-02, 05, 11 – pickups? →

Dems looking good in 2009

So says Tim Craig of The Washington Post. A recent poll conducted by the paper shows significant strength of the Democratic brand heading into 2009. Of registered voters, 48 percent prefer a Democratic governor vs. 31 percent who want a Republican. That bodes well for our candidate, although no doubt those numbers will change once … Continue reading Dems looking good in 2009 →

Obama in Va Beach Thursday

Sorry for the delay in posting this. Been a wee bit busy. This Thursday, October 30th, please join Barack Obama in Virginia Beach, where he will talk about his vision for creating the kind of change we need. Change We Need Rally with Barack Obama Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater 3550 Cellar Door Way Virginia … Continue reading Obama in Va Beach Thursday →