Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times Dispatch takes on former Governor Doug Wilder in the latest version of Jeff's Notes.
Category: Virginia
Deeds, Kaine to attend Norfolk NAACP dinner
The Norfolk branch of the NAACP will hold its 52nd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet tomorrow. The event will be held at The Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton Avenue. The speaker for this year's dinner will be Rev. Dr. James W. Webb II, pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Among the many electeds and candidates in … Continue reading Deeds, Kaine to attend Norfolk NAACP dinner
Abbott Day of Action rally Saturday
You’re Invited to Robin Abbott’s DAY OF ACTION RALLY!! With Special Guest Governor Tim Kaine When: Saturday, October 3rd 4:00-5:30pm Where: Little Italy, Italian Restaurant 13175 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA (In Greenwood, 1 mile east of Newport News Regional Park) All Are Welcome Come out, meet the Governor and support Robin for Delegate in … Continue reading Abbott Day of Action rally Saturday
Thursday roundup: not much happening out there
I've started doing these afternoon roundups to grab the info that has come out during the day you may have missed. Today, not much happening out there. Here's what I've heard about: Republican AG candidate Ken Cuccinelli held a press conference call this morning to announce his plans for the AG's office to advocate on … Continue reading Thursday roundup: not much happening out there
Ethics panel on Hamilton meets
Adam Rhew of NBC29 broke the story a couple of days ago of the ethics panel meeting in Richmond regarding Del. Phil Hamilton. Today's Virginian-Pilot reports that the panel has interviewed three people from Old Dominion University: President John Broderick, Dean William Graves and administrator David Blackburn. Others interviewed in connection with the ethics inquiry … Continue reading Ethics panel on Hamilton meets
New Deeds radio ad
Creigh Deeds has a new radio ad out, with slightly different versions across the state. Here is the Hampton Roads version. BTW - how do you like the look of the audio player? 😉
Wednesday roundup: polls, whales
Polls, polls, and more polls. Late Tuesday, SurveyUSA released a poll that shows McDonnell leading Deeds by 14, Bolling leading Wagner by 13, and Cuccinelli leading Shannon by 11. The ink was barely dry on Bob Holsworth's analysis of this poll versus the PPP one when Rasmussen released their poll showing McDonnell up by 9. … Continue reading Wednesday roundup: polls, whales
A tale of two endorsers
The Shad Plank is conducting a poll about the effect of endorsements on your vote. Yes, I voted in the poll. My choice was "I don't pay attention to endorsements," which, as of this writing, is the most popular: 61% of respondents have chosen it. But the fact that some people's votes are influenced by … Continue reading A tale of two endorsers
Tuesday roundup: endorsements, polls
Reminder - Bobby Mathieson is having an event starting at 5:30 this afternoon. Details are here. ~ Creigh Deeds received the endorsement of former Republican governor Linwood Holton this morning. Holton is the father-in-law of Governor Tim Kaine. ~ ICYMI - a Facebook poll asking if President Obama should be killed has been pulled, the … Continue reading Tuesday roundup: endorsements, polls
Monday roundup: Shannon endorsement, Deeds ad
NOVABizPAC, the political action committee of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, announced that it has endorsed Democrat Steve Shannon for Attorney General. From the press release: “The Trustees voted to endorse Delegate Steve Shannon in recognition of his hard work promoting and protecting the interests of the Fairfax Chamber and our members. I commend he … Continue reading Monday roundup: Shannon endorsement, Deeds ad
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