Warner pig roast

I understand that the caterers prepared for 7,000 attendees at today's pig roast, hosted by former governor Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis. I have no idea how many folks were there; let's just say it was a bunch 🙂 Warner took up his normal spot after playing a bit of basketball (and injuring … Continue reading Warner pig roast →

Webb and Warner

This may be the first time you've seen a picture like this but it is unlikely to be the last. Come January 2009, I suspect we will be referring to them as the senior and junior Senators from Virginia. Technorati Tags: Jim Webb, Mark Warner

Stuff to do Sunday

Just in case you've got some free time Sunday, check out these events: Hampton Democratic Committee “Mix’n with Dem’s” Family & Friends Picnic with special guests Senator Maime Locke, Delegates Mamye BaCote and Jeion Ward, and Senate candidate John Miller. 3pm-6pm, Buckroe Beach Park (shelter near the playground). Bring a covered dish. In case of … Continue reading Stuff to do Sunday →

Details on Jena 6 rally bus trip

As promised, here are the details for the local bus trip for a national rally in support of the Jena 6: Buses to Jena, Louisiana will leave the Military Circle parking lot on Military Highway in Norfolk, VA., and from Lowes Parking Lot in Hampton, VA on September 18, 2007 @ 9: PM. Each bus … Continue reading Details on Jena 6 rally bus trip →

Warner at Spruill’s roast

Video of the remarks given by former governor Mark Warner at the roast of Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. are on the flip. Enjoy! Part I Part II Technorati Tags: Mark Warner, Lionell Spruill

Webb at Spruill’s roast

Video of the remarks given by Senator Jim Webb at the roast of Del. Lionell Spruill, Sr. are on the flip. Enjoy! Part I Part II Technorati Tags: Jim Webb, Lionell Spruill

Spruill roast roundup

Last night, some 400 people showed up for the roasting of Chesapeake Delegate Lionell Spruill, Sr. Like last year, I started off my evening in the VIP reception room. I arrived early, since I knew the press would be all over the place, plus there was another event going on (the Chesapeake First Citizen was … Continue reading Spruill roast roundup →

Spruill roast quickie

I got a pile of pictures as well as some video but it is much too late to get them up. So here are a couple of pictures to enjoy until I get a chance to do a proper writeup tomorrow. Oh, and I got a chance to do an interview with our next Senator, … Continue reading Spruill roast quickie →

Northam endorsements rolling in

Ralph Northam, the next Senator from the 6th district, is piling up endorsements. Today, the campaign was notified that it has received the endorsement of the Virginia Professional Firefighters. Other endorsements received so far: NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia Planned Parenthood League of Conservation Voters NOW American Federation of Teachers Virginia Education Association Education Association of Norfolk … Continue reading Northam endorsements rolling in →

Warner in

The website is here. Comments are coming in. On the flip are statements from DPVA Chair Cranwell and House Democratic Caucus chair Brian Moran. UPDATE: Added Senator Creigh Deeds' statement UPDATE2: Added Governor Tim Kaine's statement Democratic Party of VA Chair Richard Cranwell: "It's great news that Mark Warner plans to run for the U.S. … Continue reading Warner in →