The announced resignation of Terrie Suit in the 81st district has the phones buzzing. Although Suit has already endorsed announced candidate Barry D. Knight, his election is far from assured. Virginia Beach sheriff Paul Lanteigne has expressed an interest in the seat. Lanteigne is considering a run as either a Republican or as an independent. … Continue reading Rumors in the 81st
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Palin NOT coming to Beach
According to PilotOnline, Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin will not be coming to Virginia Beach on September 18, as previously announced. Maybe this poll scared her off? In the area around Norfolk, Hampton Roads and Virginia Beach — a region John Kerry lost by four points — Obama appears to have a 13-point advantage.
Mark Warner responds
I'm not so sure it was a smart move on Jim Gilmore's part to try to attack Mark Warner on TV. Of course the paltry ad buy - not by Gilmore but by the RPV, as Gilmore doesn't have any money - probably won't be seen by many, but it prompted this response from Mark … Continue reading Mark Warner responds
Warner, Nye to rally volunteers in Beach today
Gov. Mark Warner and Congressional candidate Glenn Nye will campaign together Tuesday at 5 P.M. in Virginia Beach, as they rally Democratic volunteers to kick off a Coordinated Campaign neighborhood canvass. Warner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, will talk about the importance of electing common-sense Democrats to bring change to Washington and deliver real … Continue reading Warner, Nye to rally volunteers in Beach today
Terrie Suit to resign
PilotOnline is reporting that Del. Terrie Suit is going to resign from the General Assembly. The article says that she is planning to become a lobbyist. Bearing Drift is reporting that Suit wants to return to private life. The resignation opens up the seat in the 81st district, which Suit won in 1999 over former … Continue reading Terrie Suit to resign
This is what I call public service
Donating her time to her city - as its city manager: After the City Council offered her the job as Franklin's interim city manager, June Fleming shared her surprise. Of course, she wanted to work. She wanted to spend at least 40 hours a week overseeing a staff of nearly 200 and an operating budget … Continue reading This is what I call public service
Calling out Warner to debate
In the midst of the convention, I caught this story about Mark Warner turning down the League of Women Voters' invitation to debate Jim Gilmore in a live, televised state-wide event. I was reminded of it when reading the editorial in Thursday morning's Virginian Pilot. Gilmore, typically, thinks that Warner is ducking him. "I think … Continue reading Calling out Warner to debate
Warner’s remarks at Scott’s picnic
Finally got time to convert this video. Enjoy!
OTR 9/7: SBE, Gail “For Rail” Parker
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a conversation with State Board of Elections Secretary Nancy Rodrigues. I hope host Joel Rubin had the chance to ask her about the issue which surfaced about the student registrations. Also on tap is perennial candidate Gail "For Rail" Parker, who is running for Senate. And in his … Continue reading OTR 9/7: SBE, Gail “For Rail” Parker
Lining up behind Jody!
Jody Wagner's campaign for LG is off to a tremendous start. In an email today, the campaign announced the support of members of the General Assembly. "Jody Wagner was an integral part of the team that helped turn Virginia's finances around and get the state back on the right track," said Delegate Joe Bouchard. "That's … Continue reading Lining up behind Jody!
