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Get’em John

UPDATE: The video has been removed. Here is a transcript that I’ve seen in a number of places around the internet

JAMES BROWN: John, you have been pretty doggone outspoken on the Washington Redskins and what is not working. Maybe it is an obvious question, but why so passionate? Why so intense in [...]

Collected 1 day ago from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged sports

VA Beach Sheriff’s Candidates

Recently, the two candidates for sheriff in Virginia Beach were interviewed on WAVY TV 10.

Collected Oct 30, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged general, hampton roads, local, politics

“Mr. Cuccinelli’s bigotry”

So says The Washington Post editorial board.
Putting aside what Mr. Cuccinelli has to say about homosexuals when he’s not trying so hard to be polite, let’s call his comments what they are: bigotry. Bigotry is as pernicious today, applied to homosexuals, as it was a century ago or less, when immigrants and minorities were its [...]

Collected Oct 30, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 elections, local, politics, Virginia

Vote today

The polls are open from 6am to 7pm. If you are unsure of your voting place, you can check it here.
Unlike prior elections, I will be casting my ballot at the polls today. I will be voting for the people who most closely represent my best interests, even though there are issues on which we [...]

Collected Oct 29, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 elections, local, politics, hampton roads, norfolk

“How can we trust Chris Stolle?”

We can’t.

As if that weren’t enough, both The Virginian-Pilot (not available online) and the Richmond Times Dispatch had articles on Stolle’s primary source of funds for this campaign.
Stolle, brother of the state senator who is likely Virginia Beach’s next sheriff, has received $326,000.
That puts him at the top of the RSLC pledge class — and, [...]

Collected Oct 26, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 elections, hampton roads, local, politics, Virginia

“Blatantly misleading” McDonnell black radio ad

So says Sen. Louise Lucas and Del. Lionell Spruill. Via The Washington Post blog, we learned that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell has released a radio ad targeted at the black community. The ad, which is being aired in Hampton Roads, mentions both former governor Doug Wilder and President Barack Obama. Combined with the endorsement [...]

Collected Oct 22, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged hampton roads, local, politics, Virginia

Fact check: Mathieson ad on Villanueva

Except one small problem: when given the opportunity to cut his pay, Virginia Beach Councilman, now the Republican challenger to incumbent Democrat Bobby Mathieson, basically punted.
Last February, fellow council member Bill Steph proposed a 25% pay cut for the region’s highest paid council.
“It’s not like we’re phoning it in,” said Councilman Ron Villanueva. “Every week, [...]

Collected Oct 22, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 elections, hampton roads, local, politics, Virginia

AG debate today, 1:15pm

The last debate between the candidates for Attorney General, Democrat Steve Shannon and Republican Ken Cuccinelli, will take place at 1:15pm today in at the Omni in Richmond. The debate will be streamed live here.
In the meantime, take a look at this video

Is this the guy you want for AG?
[...]

Collected Oct 22, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 elections, local, politics, Virginia

Obama coming to ODU for Deeds

According to PilotOnline, the Deeds campaign has confirmed a visit from President Obama next Tuesday, October 27. The event will be held at ODU’s Ted Constant Center. Although the time has not been set, I understand it will be an afternoon rally. You can RSVP for the event by clicking here. Space is limited.
Today, the [...]

Collected Oct 21, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 gubernatorial race, hampton roads, local, politics, Virginia

Video Landing Page - NBC29

Collected Oct 17, 2009 from www.nbc29.com via bookmarklet

Thursday update: TV ads, the Obama meme

Tuesday, Del. Bobby Mathieson (D-21) released the first campaign ad of his re-election campaign.

The Deeds campaign released a new TV ad today as well.

And ICYMI, there is a new meme about the Deeds campaign: that Obama won’t be back in the state to campaign for Deeds. And Gov Kaine can’t say whether the President is [...]

Collected Oct 8, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 gubernatorial race, 2009 elections, creigh deeds, hampton roads, local

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?

Collected Oct 6, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 elections, hampton roads, local, politics, Virginia

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 told that [...]

Collected Oct 5, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 gubernatorial race, 2009 elections, hampton roads, local, politics

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.

Collected Oct 5, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 elections, hampton roads, local, politics, Virginia

Jeff’s Notes: On Wilder

Jeff Schapiro of the Richmond Times Dispatch nails Wilder in the latest version of Jeff's Notes.

Collected Oct 2, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 gubernatorial race, local, politics, Virginia

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?

Collected Oct 1, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 gubernatorial race, creigh deeds, hampton roads, politics, Virginia

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. [...]

Collected Sep 28, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 elections, local, politics, Virginia

New VEA ad, website

The Virginia Education Association has launched a new website, Support Virginia Schools, in which they compare the records of the gubernatorial candidates on education. The site also includes two petitions: one to “tell McDonnell to pick a new direction” for his past opposition to school funding and the other to “say ‘thank you’ to Creigh [...]

Collected Sep 24, 2009 from blog.vivianpaige.com via blog import
tagged 2009 gubernatorial race, local, politics, Virginia