Category: Virginia

Update on Andrea Miller’s campaign

There hasn't been much information coming out of the campaign of Andrea Miller, the Democratic candidate in the 4th CD, who is looking to unseat Randy Forbes. The last I heard, the campaign had lost its campaign manager and finance director. The campaign has a new manager, Penny Jordan. With her permission, here's an email … Continue reading Update on Andrea Miller’s campaign →

Condolences to Del. Jeion Ward

My condolences to Del. Jeion Ward, who lost her son last Wednesday evening. The funeral will be held Tuesday, August 12 at 11am at 6th Mt. Zion Baptist Temple, 3100 Butternut Drive, Hampton, 23666. UPDATE (Sunday, 4:02pm): The obiturary is now available online as is a guest book where you can offer your condolences.

OTR 08/10: Offshore drilling

This Sunday's On the Record will feature a discussion about offshore drilling. Joining host Joel Rubin will be Virginia Beach State Senator Frank Wagner, who favors lifting the moratorium, and two environmentalists, Hampton University professor Benjamin Cuker and local Sierra Club conservation coordinator Eileen Levandoski. Catch OTR at 11:30am on WVEC. If you miss the … Continue reading OTR 08/10: Offshore drilling →

Confirmed: Cranwell considering LG

I have confirmed from C. Richard Cranwell himself that he is considering a run for LG.  That is all that the DPVA chairman is willing to say at this point. Technorati Tags: C Richard Cranwell

Obama fundraiser: narrow the gap

I attended Tuesday night's fundraiser for Democratic candidate Barack Obama. The event was held at the Harrison Opera House, which has a seating capacity of 1,632. I arrived around 6pm, when the doors were scheduled to open, and the parking lot was already full. I ran into Portsmouth Delegate Ken Melvin and his lovely wife, … Continue reading Obama fundraiser: narrow the gap →

Cranwell: LG or AG?

Over the past few days, I've spent some time talking to folks about whether DPVA chairman C. Richard Cranwell is planning a run for Lieutenant Governor or Attorney General. While I have not yet gotten a response from Cranwell himself, my sources say that if he runs, it definitely will be for LG. The biggest … Continue reading Cranwell: LG or AG? →

VLW: Shannon for AG, Cranwell for LG

An article in Virginia Lawyers Weekly focuses in Del. Steve Shannon and his bid for AG in 2009. Although he does not expect an official announcement until after November, Shannon said, “I am full time campaigning.” Shannon said that he has been speaking to gatherings around the state and “doing a fair amount of fundraising.” … Continue reading VLW: Shannon for AG, Cranwell for LG →

BREAKING: 1st CD chooses Bill Day to challenge Wittman

I've just learned that the 1st Congressional District Democrats have chosen Bill Day to challenge Rob Wittman. This comes just days after Keith Hummel withdrew from the race. More to come. UPDATE: Here's some information on Bill Day. UPDATE2: Here's a photo of Day taken last Saturday at Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair's Democratic Party Booth (with … Continue reading BREAKING: 1st CD chooses Bill Day to challenge Wittman →