The Virginian-Pilot has its profile on Democratic Senate candidate Jim Webb today. Like yesterday's piece on Harris Miller, this one is more candidate quotes and little substance. The one thing they did talk about was Webb's recent re-conversion to the Democratic party and his past writings regarding women and affirmative action. “I realized that the … Continue reading VP: War experience central to campaign
Category: Virginia
Senate race: Financial reports
According to this report, incumbent Senator George Allen raised slightly more than $1 million for the reporting period 4/1 thru 5/24 and had approximately $7.5 million on hand. For the same period, Jim Webb raised about $294,000, spent about $278,000 and had about $222,000 on hand. Harris Miller raised $200,000 plus $500,000 of his own … Continue reading Senate race: Financial reports
Portsmouth Democratic Committee cookout
Just back from the Portsmouth City Democratic Committee cookout. They had a pretty good turnout - I'd say 50-60 people. The event was at the Lucas Center and Senator L. Louise Lucas, Delegate Lionel Spruill, Commissioner of the Revenue Frankie Edmondson, Sheriff Bill Watson and Mayor Dr. James Holley were among the attendees. Upon my … Continue reading Portsmouth Democratic Committee cookout
Another Miller profile
Washington Post staff writer Michael D. Shear was one of two reporters who followed Harris Miller around his trip to South Hampton Roads this past weekend. While Webb tries to woo Democrats with national backing, an antiwar message and an unconventional manner, Miller has hopped onto the tried-and-true Virginia campaign circuit, hoping to attract supporters … Continue reading Another Miller profile
VP: “Wonky” Miller thinks it’s his time
“Some people say I’m wonky,” he acknowledged. The front page of the Virginian-Pilot today has a profile on Democrat senate candidate Harris Miller. The article neither hurts nor helps Miller nor does it give enough information to help undecided voters make up their minds. Such is the norm for the Pilot's reporting. They rarely do … Continue reading VP: “Wonky” Miller thinks it’s his time
A message for Phil
I had a chance to talk to Phil Kellam, candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, at my party Saturday. I had heard that he supported the so-called "marriage amendment" and wanted to hear for myself whether this was true. As it turns out, Kellam said that he planned to vote for the amendment, as he … Continue reading A message for Phil
Interesting take
Remembering those who served
From Wikipedia: Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who died in military service for their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. … Continue reading Remembering those who served
Party roundup
Almost 200 people came to my 1st Annual Memorial Day Bash yesterday. Attendees were from all over South Hampton Roads - Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk - and included not only party activists but rank and file Democratic voters. I was pleased to see a few Republicans as well 😉 Delegate Adam Ebbin … Continue reading Party roundup
Senate hopeful Miller to visit Hampton Roads
In case you missed this morning's Pilot: U.S. Senate candidate Harris Miller will spend Saturday hunting for votes across Hampton Roads as his bid for the Democratic nomination in November’s general election heads into its final two weeks. Miller, a Fairfax County businessman, is battling former Navy Secretary James Webb for the nomination in a … Continue reading Senate hopeful Miller to visit Hampton Roads
