Democratic gubernatorial debate schedule

The campaigns of three Democratic gubernatorial candidates have announced a debate schedule. April 19th: Farm Team Debate in Williamsburg April 23rd: Virginia Education Association's Convention Debate in Hampton April 28th: Sorensen Institute/Danville Register & Bee Debate in Danville April 29th: Huffington Post/Not Larry Sabato/Fire Dog Lake/Collegiate Times Debate in Blacksburg May 19th: Washington Post/Northern Virginia … Continue reading Democratic gubernatorial debate schedule →

NC AG files brief in VRA lawsuit; where’s the VA AG?

The Attorney General of North Carolina has filed a brief in Voting Rights Act lawsuit that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. [Roy Cooper] attended a rally at the Legislative Building to announce his office had asked the justices to preserve a section of the landmark 1965 law that requires the federal government … Continue reading NC AG files brief in VRA lawsuit; where’s the VA AG? →

American Idol 03/25/09: Motown

The ten finalists on American Idol Wednesday night took on the music of Motown. 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Detriot record company. The contestants got to visit the city and were greeted by Motown star Smokey Robinson and Motown founder Berry Gordy. Robinson acted as this week's mentor. Kicking things … Continue reading American Idol 03/25/09: Motown →

Lobbying for both sides

No one can serve two masters, because either he will hate one and love the other, or be loyal to one and despise the other. -- Matthew 6:24 Kemper Consulting represents the City of Norfolk. Kemper Consulting also represents CenterPointe Properties. CenterPointe Properties wants to take over the port operations of the Virginia Port Authority, … Continue reading Lobbying for both sides →

Fliergate update: to the grand jury

According to The Virginian-Pilot: The Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office will be presenting evidence to a grand jury on April 4 on possible campaign disclosure violations related to a flyer Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms’ campaign workers circulated last Nov. 4. Commonwealth’s Attorney Earle Mobley will bring evidence against Dave Iwans of DIA , Inc. of … Continue reading Fliergate update: to the grand jury →

Grassroots rally with DPVA chair Cranwell

Join Democratic State Chairman Cranwell as we kick off the 2009 Campaign Season Welcome Chairman Cranwell to Virginia Beach Join us next Saturday, March 28th at 7:00pm for a major grassroots rally with Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Dick Cranwell to kick-off the 2009 campaign season.  Other local elected officials will be announced soon. During … Continue reading Grassroots rally with DPVA chair Cranwell →

Moran rolls out economic recovery plan

Beginning in Charlottesville last Friday and continuing to Norfolk Monday, gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran is rolling out his economic recovery plan. At the core of his plan are small businesses, who comprise more than 97% of Virginia's businesses and who employ about half of the private workforce. Also included are some of the most vulnerable … Continue reading Moran rolls out economic recovery plan →

McAuliffe polling issues

Last week, Too Conservative questioned whether polls being conducted by gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe were push polls. Sunday, I received the following via email: Yesterday afternoon I received a phone call from "Ross Marketing" saying they wanted to ask me a few questions about the Virginia governor's campaign. When I asked what candidate they were … Continue reading McAuliffe polling issues →

Reminder: HR Civic Engagement Summit

Just a reminder that the Hampton Roads Civic Engagement Summit is quickly approaching. It will be held April 4, from 8:30am to 12:30pm at ODU. If you haven't registered for this event, please do so.