Much has been written about the FTC's upcoming oversight of blogs. As I said a while back ... the FTC does not appear to be trying to regulate political blogging. Bloggers are free to mislead and mis-inform the public without fear of Big Brother watching. I have become convinced that it is time for the … Continue reading FTC takes on bloggers, time for FEC to do same
Category: Virginia
Tuesday roundup
Bill Bolling is up 17 points in the latest SurveyUSA poll. So why did he release an attack ad? Could it be that SurveyUSA's numbers aren't accurate and Bolling's own internal polling is showing a tightening of the race? ~ There is a Battleground Virginia program airing this evening at 7pm featuring the gubernatorial candidates. … Continue reading Tuesday roundup
Bouchard on the air
Del. Joe Bouchard is on the air with his first campaign ad. Given that his RSLC is trying to buy the seat in the 83rd, won't you contribute a few bucks and help Joe continue getting out his message to voters?
Update on People’s Debate October 12
The People's Debate is rapidly approaching, coming up next Monday, October 12. And what would a people's debate be without the ability of the people to ask questions? Click on the picture on the left to email your written questions to be asked of the candidates. You can also submit a video question via email … Continue reading Update on People’s Debate October 12
Pilot profiles 21st HoD race
Saturday, The Virginian-Pilot profiled the two candidates vying to represent the 21st House district in Virginia Beach: incumbent Democrat Bobby Mathieson and Republican challenger Ron Villaneuva. While there are differences in their approaches, both candidates agree that transportation is a challenging issue for the General Assembly. Much of the article focuses on the charges the … Continue reading Pilot profiles 21st HoD race
Monday roundup: video edition
Creigh Deeds released a new ad today House Dems released an update on the state of the races Sheila Johnson visited Hampton Roads recently on behalf of Bob McDonnell. According to my sources, her visit included a luncheon at the Westin, a town hall meeting and a meet and greet at McCormick & Schmick's. I'm … Continue reading Monday roundup: video edition
Wagner on the air
Democratic LG candidate Jody Wagner has released her first ad of the general election. Titled "Best," the ad will air in the Hampton Roads, Richmond and Roanoke media markets.
More RSLC money for Chris Stolle
Friday, the Virginia Public Access Project recorded another $160,000 contribution from the Republican State Leadership Committee to 83rd House district challenger Chris Stolle. This brings the total contributed to Stolle by the RSLC to almost $250,000. Still think the RSLC isn't trying to buy this seat? No other candidate has received this much money from … Continue reading More RSLC money for Chris Stolle
Bob’s world: family policy proposal #9
A look at one of the fifteen policy proposals put forth by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell in his thesis and the extent to which he attempted to implement the proposal during his career as a legislator and attorney general. Fight the use of federal funds for state sex-education programs or school-based health clinics giving … Continue reading Bob’s world: family policy proposal #9
Mathieson, Bouchard Pancake Breakfast
Second Annual Pancake Breakfast Honoring Our Delegates Bobby Mathieson & Joe Bouchard Hosted by The Honorable Lionell Spruill When: Saturday, Oct. 10th, from 8am to 10am Where: New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church 5549 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach Cost: $5 Per Attendee Questions? Call 226-0427 or 226-0435.
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