I've now confirmed with several sources that there will be a Republican challenger for Paula Miller's 87th House District seat. The man is being championed by Ward 5 councilman Randy Wright. What makes this so interesting is that this same guy was mentioned as a challenger for Wright in last May's council election. I saw … Continue reading A challenger in the 87th
Category: Virginia
Reason #6: Vote NO if…
... you believe this is the first step in a series of rights being taken away from the citizens of Virginia. The Virginia Bill of Rights has never been used to take away anyone's rights, only to grant them. “First they came for the Communists, and I didn’t speak up, because I wasn’t a Communist. … Continue reading Reason #6: Vote NO if…
Del Alexander: I’m voting NO
At tonight's Norfolk City Democratic Committee meeting, Delegate Kenny Alexander (D-89th) announced that he is voting NO. Del. Alexander is a member of the Privileges & Elections committee and served on the Marshall sub-committee, which brought us the so-called Marriage Amendment. He admitted tonight that he voted for the amendment coming out of the sub-committee, … Continue reading Del Alexander: I’m voting NO
Reuters/Zogby: Drake 51%, Kellam 43%
The latest Reuters/Zogby poll for the 2nd Congressional district shows Republican incumbent Thelma Drake leading Democratic challenger Phil Kellam 51% to 43%. This poll was conducted October 24-29 and included live surveys of 500 likely voters. The margin of error is +/- 4.5%. This race has been a seesaw one for some time now and … Continue reading Reuters/Zogby: Drake 51%, Kellam 43%
Vote NO: Rev. Todd C. Davidson
As promised in an earlier post, here is a piece written by Rev. Davidson outlining his reasons for voting NO on the so-called Marriage Amendment, which will be on the ballot as issue #1 next Tuesday. While the Marriage Amendment finds supporters and detractors, both with solid arguments and justifiable conclusions, the core of this … Continue reading Vote NO: Rev. Todd C. Davidson
Could marriage amendment hurt Allen?
Such is the premise of an article in today's Washington Times. In an effort to pass the so-called Marriage Amendment, reaching out to black churches has been a part of the plan. But will these voters go to the polls, vote yes on the amendment and also vote for Webb? I think so. The black … Continue reading Could marriage amendment hurt Allen?
Reason #7: Vote NO if…
... you believe that government should stop at your door. Here's what the Republican Liberty Caucus says: The RLC supports a strict construction of the Bill of Rights as a defense against tyranny, the expansion of those rights to all voluntary consensual conduct under the Ninth and Tenth Amendments, and the requirements of equal protection … Continue reading Reason #7: Vote NO if…
Kellam rally in Norfolk
I attended a rally for Kellam this afternoon. In attendance but not speaking were State Senator Yvonne Miller, and Delegates Lionell Spruill, Jeion Ward, Algie Howell and Paula Miller. Kicking off the speeches was House Minority Leader Delegate Frank Hall. Next up was former Congressman Owen Pickett. Pickett represented the 2nd CD for 14 years … Continue reading Kellam rally in Norfolk
Polls, polls and more polls
Wow. Seems that everybody is releasing polls! The Zogby Wall Street Journal poll shows Webb 51%, Allen 47%. The margin of error is +/-3.1%. Rasmussen has it Webb 51%, Allen 46%. Has the attack on Webb's writings backfired? I listened to a bit of Tony Macrini's show this morning and if those callers were any … Continue reading Polls, polls and more polls
Reason #8: Vote NO if…
...you are a business owner who is concerned that you will not be able to attract the best and brightest employees because you may not be able to offer domestic partner benefits and companies located in other states will.
