2009 Elections

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• Monty Burns wins mayoral write-in vote

  
  Runnin' Scared — Authority: 723
  It turns out theres a constituency for selling Staten Island after all. If you spot him the votes for C Montgomery Burns, Charles Montgomery Bunrs and CM Burns, fictional billionaire Charl...
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• CCC at the RPV Advance

  
  Crystal Clear Conservative — Authority: 427
  I will be live blogging on Bearing Drift for the RPV Advance, as well as speaking on two new media panels this morning. So, if you are at the Advance, stop by this morning’s panels and say hi.Also, I might be tweeting some as well. You can follow me on Twitter.
  2 days ago

• RPV Advance 2009

  
  Virginia Virtucon — Authority: 522
  Although the Annual Don Huffman Republican Party of Virginia Advance starts today, the real action doesn’t begin until tomorrow. If you can make it to Williamsburg, you’ll be treated to a more interesting and more engaging slate of workshops and speakers than ever before. If you can’t make it, don’t ...
  3 days ago

• Virginia 2009 = GOP 2010?

  
  Virginia Virtucon — Authority: 522
  The guys from Project Virginia, the organization that did so much to help various House of Delegates candidates take advantage of social media in the 2009 elections, have penned an interesting column for the American Spectator arguing that the trail blazed by Republicans this year in Virginia is the same path for ...
  3 days ago

• With Tanner (D-TN) Out, Republicans Should be +1

  
  race42008.com — Authority: 632
  I received an email from Kavon, asking me what my opinion is on the fact that the longtime Democratic Congressman from the 8th District of  Tennessee, John Tanner, has opted not to seek re-election .  This should be another pick up for the GOP.  As I mentioned to Kavon in my response, Tanner was a conservative ...
  4 days ago

• Apparently, losing a Boston city election inspires men to grow goatees

  
  Universal Hub - All Boston, all the time — Authority: 615
  First Michael Flaherty , now at-large council candidate Andrew Kenneally (also click on that link to read what Kenneally and Tomas Gonzalez told students at BU about surviving a losing campaign).
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• McDonnell Announces First Appointments to Administration

  
  Virginia Virtucon — Authority: 522
  McDonnell Announces First Appointments to Administration Martin Kent, Chief Deputy Attorney General of Virginia, to Serve as Chief of Staff RICHMOND - Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell announced the first appointments in his incoming gubernatorial administration today during a late morning press ...
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• Openly Gay ( and POC!) Candidates Win in Atlanta

  
  The Mad Professah Lectures — Authority: 479
  Simone Bell Alex Wan Simone Bell and Alex Wan made history on Tuesday night by winning election to the Georgia House of Representatives and Atlanta City Council, respectively, as openly LGBT people of color . Bell became the first African American lesbian ever elected to a state legislative position in ...
  5 days ago

• Atlanta Mayoral Candidates Fight for "Pink Vote"

  
  The Mad Professah Lectures — Authority: 479
  Today is election day in Atlanta and the two candidates in todays Mayoral runoff election are Kasim Reed and Mary Norwood , who are both apparently fighting for the votes of the citys very large (and politically active) LGBT community . "I cannot recall a mayors race when theres been so much attention placed on ...
  6 days ago

• Candidates Vie For Gay Vote In Atlantas Mayoral Runoff Election

  
  Joe. My. God. — Authority: 696
  Atlanta, according to one survey, is the third-gayest city in the nation. That may be why both candidates in the citys mayoral runoff election are battling to win the LGBT vote. "I cannot recall a mayors race when theres been so much attention placed on the gay and lesbian vote," said Jeff Graham, executive ...
  1 week ago

• Who is Rosemary Wilson?

  
  VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local — Authority: 517
  I guess I haven’t paid nearly as much attention to the Virginia Beach City Council as I probably should have. A quick search on my blog reveals very little about the second candidate for the Republican nomination for Senate in the 8th district, Virginia Beach councilwoman Rosemary Wilson. Not a problem, really, as ...
  1 week ago

• SBE Tells Know Campaign to Disclose Source of Voter Data

  
  ~ H O V ~ — Authority: 113
  The Know Campaign, which had planned on a mass mailing to voters in Virginia before this years elections, has been told by the State Board of Elections to identify the source of the mailing list by December 3, 2009. SBE officials said they would turn the case over to the Virginia State Police if the deadline ...
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• Glenn Becks puppet, Doug Hoffman, concedes... again

  
  The Reaction — Authority: 575
  By Michael J.W. Stickings Its over. The mentor/puppeteer may not agree with his decision, but Conservative insurgent candidate and Republican favourite Doug Hoffman has un-unconceded, or re-conceded , in NY-23. The gap between Hoffman and Democrat (and winner) Bill Owens narrowed due to an undercount ...
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• Controversy continues in District 3: Ellis business, Parrotts masters degree

  
  DALLAS ISD — Authority: 428
  DISD District 3 incumbent Leigh Ann Ellis is operating a landscape and design business that has not been properly registered with Dallas County, according to county officials.The law requires that businesses renew their registration after 10 years, but Ellis failed to do so, according to records at the Dallas County ...
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• Who is Jeff McWaters?

  
  VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local — Authority: 517
  Back in 2007, then AMERIGROUP CEO Jeffrey McWaters wrote an article about health care, which I opined on here .  Today McWaters is one of two Republican candidates seeking to represent the 8th Senate District in Virginia Beach. Due to a conflict, McWaters was unable to make our interview, which had been scheduled ...
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• Mathieson statement on vote certification

  
  VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local — Authority: 517
  The Electoral Board today certified the results in the November 3 election. This afternoon, the campaign of Bobby Mathieson released the following statement: There are still open questions in this race, and it is in the best interest of the voters of the 21st District for Bobby Mathieson to seek a recount. Bobby ...
  2 weeks ago

• Upcoming: a look at the candidates in the 8th

  
  VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local — Authority: 517
  Beginning Tuesday, I’ll be taking a look at the two candidates who will be facing off in the Republican canvass in the 8th Senate district: Jeff McWaters and Rosemary Wilson.  The seat is being vacated by Ken Stolle, who was elected sheriff of Virginia Beach. The canvass will be held on Saturday, December 5, from ...
  2 weeks ago

• Parker Gets Houston Chronicle Endorsement for Mayor

  
  The Mad Professah Lectures — Authority: 479
  Annise Parker , who is trying to become the first openly LGBT person elected mayor of a major American city , has garnered the endorsement of her hometowns largest newspaper , the Houston Chronicle. In both her public and personal life, Parker has maintained high ethical standards and decorum in her years as an ...
  2 weeks ago

• Ethics complaint sparks controversy in District 3 race

  
  DALLAS ISD — Authority: 428
  Blogger Allen Gwinn has posted a copy of the ethics complaint he filed against District 3 DISD candidate Bruce Parrott, alleging that Parrott filed a campaign finance report due in October four days late.Gwinn supports incumbent Leigh Ann Ellis in the race, but said that wasnt his motivation in filing the complaint ...
  2 weeks ago

• How we did in Hampton Roads in November

  
  VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local — Authority: 517
   The Virginia Public Access Project today updated their website with the party performance data for statewide candidates for the House of Delegates and Senate districts. A lot of red on that house map to the left (click to enlarge). I took a look at the contested races in Hampton Roads where there was a ...
  2 weeks ago

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