Category: Virginia

Anecdotal evidence of a Miller win

I see NLS is calling it for Web. I stick by my earlier prediction of a Miller win (51% to 49%). Everything I've seen points in that direction. First - I got a phone call last night from someone looking for guidance on who to vote for. Naturally, I said Miller. He said he was … Continue reading Anecdotal evidence of a Miller win →

Light turnout in Norfolk

Just got back from checking out some precincts around the city.Turnout seems to be very light: 4:55 pm - Barron Black - 49 votes 5:10 pm - Rosemont - 80 votes 5:25 pm - Tanner's Creek - 23 votes 5:40 pm - Norview Middle - 49 votes 6:00 pm - Azalea Gardens - 55 votes … Continue reading Light turnout in Norfolk →

Election Day, June 13, 2006

Fifty-two weeks ago was the eve of another primary, one in which I was a candidate. I recall the butterflies, the uncertainty. Had I done all that I could have done to win? Would the people choose me as the nominee or my opponent? Even though I was exhausted, it was a sleepless night.I couldn't … Continue reading Election Day, June 13, 2006 →

Pilot articles on the Senate primary

Below the fold on the front page of the Virginian-Pilot today is an article regarding the primary. Unfortunately, there is nothing new in this article, just a rehash of all the old stuff we've been seeing around the 'net for a while now. The front page of the Commentary section has huge pictures of both … Continue reading Pilot articles on the Senate primary →

Saturday evening musings

I attended Delegate Lionel Spruill's Pancake Breakfast this morning. Lots of people turned out for this 8am event. Helping to serve breakfast was Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian Moran. Senate candidate Harris Miller was also in attendance. I got a chance to talk to Miss Virginia aspirant Erin Hildreth, who holds the title of Miss Portsmouth … Continue reading Saturday evening musings →

My choice on June 13

On June 13, Democrats in Virginia will be making the important decision on who will represent us in the effort to defeat George Allen in November. Like many others, I have spent a lot of time learning about the two candidates. It has been a difficult decision for me as neither is the perfect candidate. … Continue reading My choice on June 13 →

Miller & Webb on Hardball

The Richmond Report has a look at the above, which aired live at 5pm and repeated at 7pm. But perhaps the most stunning moment came at the end, when Matthews started grilling the two candidates about the upcoming presidential contest. "Final question. if you had to vote right now on a piece of paper in … Continue reading Miller & Webb on Hardball →

Problems with 2004 elections

From AP: A study of the 2004 election by the Government Accountability Office concludes that paper ballots continued to be used extensively by small jurisdictions, many polling places struggled to manage heavy early voting and new federal requirements for voter identification were applied unevenly by local officials across the country. Yeah, we kinda heard this … Continue reading Problems with 2004 elections →