Some 200 supporters turned out last night for the official office opening of John Miller, Democratic candidate in the 1st Senate district. On hand to offer remarks was Senator Creigh Deeds. Announced at the event last night was the endorsement of Miller by the Virginia Education Association. VEA President Princess Moss was on hand to … Continue reading Miller office opening
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DPVA Grassroots training Saturday
It's not too late to sign up for the DPVA Grassroots training coming up this Saturday. The cost is just $10, which covers lunch. The schedule has been set and is available here (doc).
HRTA Hampton meeting
The first of two public forums on transportation package for Hampton Roads was held last night. The Virginian Pilot coverage is here and the Daily Press coverage is here. Interesting quote from the Pilot article: Authority members sat stonefaced while speakers took turns scolding them. [...] The forum was intended to give residents a chance … Continue reading HRTA Hampton meeting
As if you needed proof
Anyone can start a blog. Even George Allen. h/t Virginia Virtucon
HRTA meetings tonight, tomorrow
Just a reminder that the Hampton Roads Transportation Authority is holding two public meetings, one tonight and another tomorrow. Tonight's meeting is in Hampton at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1010 Coliseum Drive. Tomorrow night's meet is in Virginia Beach at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street. Both meetings begin at 7pm. And … Continue reading HRTA meetings tonight, tomorrow
Review: "If They Only Listened to Us"
In 2004, women in the United States voted at a higher rate than men and in larger numbers. Yet many of the voices we hear in politics, from the Sunday morning political shows to the op-ed columns in newspapers across the country, are male. There is a tremendous effort to attract the female vote and … Continue reading Review: "If They Only Listened to Us"
Northam campaign update
First thing: the Ralph Northam / Paula Miller headquarters opening mentioned in the post below is on Saturday, August 18 at 10:30am. The Northam campaign will have a similar headquarters opening for the Eastern Shore office this coming Saturday, August 11. Secondly: the campaign reports that things are going quite well. Fundraising, in which Northam … Continue reading Northam campaign update
New page: volunteer opportunities
I've set up a new page (click on tab above) for volunteer opportunities for the campaigns in the Hampton Roads area. As I get more information, I'll be updating the page. So if you have a few hours and want to help out these campaigns, I've tried to make it easy for you to do … Continue reading New page: volunteer opportunities
The Week Ahead
Some things happening this week you may be interested in: Thursday, August 9 Senate candidate in the 1st district John Miller is having a campaign office open house. 4:30pm - 7:30pm, 2 Hidenwood Shopping Center (corner of Warwick Blvd. & Hiden Blvd.) RSVP to Jennifer at (757) 594-0911 Food and fun with Joe Bouchard 6:00pm … Continue reading The Week Ahead
Oliver Hill tribute
DPVA has set up a page on the website for you to leave your own tribute to Oliver Hill, who died yesterday. Head on over and contribute your thoughts on this man who contributed so much to our society.
