If you missed this morning's Virginian Pilot, then you missed an entertaining column by editorial writer Don Luzzatto. Somewhow, a fundraising letter sent out by RPV chair Jeff Frederick ended up in his mailbox. And Luzzatto didn't like what he read: Picking on Jeff Frederick, the 14-year-old head of the RPV, is - I know … Continue reading Luzzatto picks on RPV chair
Category: Virginia
Pilot doesn’t like McAuliffe
The Virginian Pilot's editorial board weighed in on a possible gubernatorial run by former DNC chair Terry McAuliffe. The headline pretty much sums up the board's feelings: Change we need isn't Terry McAuliffe The editorial says McAuliffe isn't qualified to be governor and suggests he "reconsider" running for governor of New York or Florida. He'd … Continue reading Pilot doesn’t like McAuliffe
Virginians working harder for less
So says a new report (pdf) issued by the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, which is part of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy. Consider this: • Worker productivity has been steadily climbing in Virginia since 1999, and the state continues to outperform the nation on this measure. • In 2006, each worker in … Continue reading Virginians working harder for less
Warner picks up more endorsements
Former governor Mark Warner picked up some more endorsements today, this time from various sheriffs across the Old Dominion. The endorsements came as the Virginia Sheriff's Association held their conference today in Roanoke. The association itself does not endorse candidates. Warner has held a commanding lead in the polls over his Republican rival, Jim Gilmore. … Continue reading Warner picks up more endorsements
Looking for non-smoking restaurants?
Take a look at the Virginia Department of Health. The department is now including the smoking status of restaurants in the information reported on health inspections. And they have statistics on the percentage of non-smoking restaraunts by locality. For example, Norfolk has 64% while Petersburg has only 4%. Wow. Must be a lot of smokers … Continue reading Looking for non-smoking restaurants?
Jones receives REA endorsement
Dwight Jones, a candidate for mayor of Richmond, has received the endorsement of the Richmond Education Association. From the press release: "I believe education is the most important issue in this race because improving education for our children is the best investment we can make in this city and as the next Mayor of Richmond, … Continue reading Jones receives REA endorsement
So is Terry running for governor?
That was the question I posed to Terry McAuliffe, former DPVA chair, former DNC chair and Clinton advisor, yesterday at Mark Warner's Pig Roast. McAuliffe was coy. He said that he's focused on 2008. (Earlier in the day, he had announced that he was planning a 30-locality tour, ostensibly to campaign for Mark Warner and … Continue reading So is Terry running for governor?
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Mark Warner has agreed to a statewide televised debate with Jim Gilmore on October 3 from 7pm to 8pm. The proposal for this debate, to be hosted by WSLS-NBC 10 in Roanoke, was submitted to the campaigns in July. Yet to be determined are the details on the moderator and the media panel. WSLS will … Continue reading Let’s get ready to rumble!
Drake vs Nye: the first debate
Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Thelma Drake and Democratic challenger Glenn Nye squared off in the first public debate of the season Friday afternoon. The format allowed each candidate four minutes to answer the question and a one-minnute rebuttal, with a two-minute closing statement. Whoever went first, determined by the winner of a coin toss, always answered … Continue reading Drake vs Nye: the first debate
More Wagner endorsements
Jody Wagner, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, announced more endorsements today, this time from leaders within the Democratic Party of Virginia. "Jody will continue the progress that Governor's Warner and Kaine have made in Virginia. Virginian's can trust their state is in the right hands," said Sandra Brandt, chair of the 2nd District Democratic Committee. "Having … Continue reading More Wagner endorsements
