The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) - Southeastern Virginia is hosting an event this Tuesday, October 22, for all of the candidates running for office this fall. That should be quite a gathering! From the website: This will not be a debate, this event will afford YOU the opportunity to ask the questions, … Continue reading Another opportunity to see the candidates
Category: Virginia
Another Democratic AG candidate for 2009?
Perhaps. Roanoke lawyer John Fishwick has taken the first step toward launching a bid for state attorney general and is vowing to be an advocate for the middle class if he wins statewide office. Fishwick said Wednesday he has formed a campaign committee with an eye toward seeking the Democratic nomination for attorney general in … Continue reading Another Democratic AG candidate for 2009?
Rubin and Rubin on Virginia Votes
Joel Rubin, moderator of WVEC TV’s On the Record, and his son Dan, reporter for WTKR-TV Channel 3, are co-hosts of a half hour program on upcoming elections in the state and area to air on Cox Cable Channel 11 starting this Sunday, October 19 at 8pm. “Virginia Votes 2008” includes features on the November … Continue reading Rubin and Rubin on Virginia Votes
Transportation revenues expected to decline $2.1B
Revised estimates of federal and state transportation revenues reveal an expected decline of $2.1 to $2.6 billion over the next six years. The news was delivered by Transportation Secretary Pierce R. Homer today at the meeting of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. This comes on top of the $1.1 billion announced in June. According to the … Continue reading Transportation revenues expected to decline $2.1B
It’s official: leave the campaign gear in the car
I'm not sure why anyone expected a different answer than the one Nancy Rodrigues, Secretary of the State Board of Elections, gave about three weeks ago. At the time I wrote the post, she qas quite unambiguous as to her interpretation of the statute. So Tuesday's decision is no surprise: no campaign hats, shirts, buttons, … Continue reading It’s official: leave the campaign gear in the car
Pilot endorses Mark Warner for Senate
Sunday's Virginian Pilot carries the endorsement of the editorial board of former governor Mark Warner for Senate. Fortunately, there is one decision we can make with confidence. We recommend Warner for senator. The article points to Warner's background in business as well as his leadership style, calling him the "natural successor" to retiring Republican Senator, … Continue reading Pilot endorses Mark Warner for Senate
OTR 10/12: Forbes, Gilmore
This Sunday's On the Record will feature 4th CD Rep. Randy Forbes and Senate candidate Jim Gilmore. (Forbes' challenger, Democrat Andrea Miller, was on the show 9/28.) They will discuss the bailout, which they oppose, and will offer alternatives. In his "My Minute" segment, host Joel Rubin wonders if it we will get a good … Continue reading OTR 10/12: Forbes, Gilmore
Others weighing in on a McAuliffe run
A couple of weeks ago, The Virginian Pilot was the first to weigh in on a potential gubernatorial bid by former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe. Sunday, Jeff Schapiro of The Richmond Times Dispatch did likewise, citing the lesson of former US Senator Paul Trible. The restless former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, an A-list … Continue reading Others weighing in on a McAuliffe run
Silver Diner Blueplate ’08: cast your vote
The folks over at Silver Diner are allowing folks to cast their votes early for the Presidential election by buying an omelette. From the press release: By selecting either the Chicago-style "Obamalette" or the Southwestern-style "McCainlette" from the restaurant's all-day breakfast menu, Silver Diner is giving guests the chance to predict the winner of the … Continue reading Silver Diner Blueplate ’08: cast your vote
Wagner nails it in VP op-ed
Former Finance Secretary and 2009 LG candidate Jody Wagner wrote an op-ed which appeared in Tuesday's Virginian Pilot. The topic was, of course, the budget deficit that the Commonwealth is facing, rumored to be in the neighborhood of $3 billion. "The challenge, of course," Wagner says, "will be to find ways to tighten the belt … Continue reading Wagner nails it in VP op-ed
