This Sunday's On the Record will feature joint appearances by the candidates in the 87th House District - incumbent Democrat Paula Miller and Republican challenger Hank Giffin - as well as the candidates in the 82nd House District - incumbent Republican Bob Purkey and Democratic challenger Bob MacIver. Catch the show Sunday at 10:30am on … Continue reading OTR 10/21: Miller v Giffin, Purkey v MacIver
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ODU Candidates forum
The Ted Constant Center at Old Dominion University was the setting for last week's candidates' forum. (I inadvertently left my camera in the car so I don't have any photos from the event.) Spread across the dias were ten candidates, representing the races in the 6th and 13th Senate districts, and the 21st, 78th, and … Continue reading ODU Candidates forum
RK: Money for candidates
Raising Kaine kicked off an effort to raise money for candidates across the commonwealth Thursday and will match the first $1,000 donated. They will be distributing the match money to 8 candidates. There's not a single campaign out there that can use the cash but some need it more than others. From where I sit, … Continue reading RK: Money for candidates
Candidate profiles
In case you missed them, the Virginian Pilot started a series of candidate profiles this week. Monday - 13th Senate district - Republican incumbent Fred Quayle and Democratic challenger Steve Heretick Tuesday - 83rd House district (open seat) - Democrat Joe Bouchard and Republican Chris Stolle Wednesday - 87thHouse district - Democratic incumbent Paula Miller … Continue reading Candidate profiles
Where the candidates stand: transportation, smoking ban, pre-K
The Virginian Pilot started a series on Wednesday of comparing where the paper stands on various issues with the stances of the candidates. Kicking off the series was transportation. On Thursday, the issue was a ban on smoking. And today, it was expanded Pre-K. I think you will find some surprises in the candidates' answers. … Continue reading Where the candidates stand: transportation, smoking ban, pre-K
Phone from home tonight
From the comfort of your own home, you can help out Democratic candidates in tight races this evening. The DPVA and DEMPAC are cosponsoring a statewide "phone from home" program on Wednesday, October 17th. I hope that you'll participate - click here to RSVP, and more instructions will be sent via email. We'll take care … Continue reading Phone from home tonight
Campaign spending
From today's Virginian-Pilot: The ability of incumbents to raise – and spend – money makes it easier for them to stay in office, said Deborah Goldberg, an attorney and ethics expert who follows campaign-finance reform issues for the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law. “It’s easy for an incumbent to … Continue reading Campaign spending
Predictions, predictions
Lowell over at RK and Ben at NLS have both posted their predictions for some races in this year's elections. Lowell's list is more extensive, while Ben focuses on the ones where he sees the party changing. I'm still amazed at how few folks I talk to at various events have been paying attention to … Continue reading Predictions, predictions
OTR 10/14: Northam v Rerras, Heretick
This Sunday's On the Record will feature a mini-debate between the candidates in the 6th Senate district, Democratic challenger Ralph Northam and Republican incumbent Nick Rerras. I heard sparks were flying at Friday's taping so you don't want to miss this. Also appearing will be 13th Senate district Democratic candidate Steve Heretick. His opponent, Republican … Continue reading OTR 10/14: Northam v Rerras, Heretick
Friday morning quickies
OK, so Monday is another tax filing deadline and I'm more than a bit under so this will be quick. The candidates' forum held in Bayview Wednesday night was a good opportunity for folks in the 87th House District and 6th Senate District to hear the candidates. The questions were provided to the candidates in … Continue reading Friday morning quickies
