Summary: The issues don’t seem to be holding much attention in the Virginia governor’s race. I believe that will change as we near the June 9 Democratic Primary. I also think (and hope) that the issues will become the centerpiece of the general election in November. However, there is one issue that I am willing [...]
Archive for the '2009 Governor Race' Category
VA Gov – Song Sung Blue
May 4, 2009Deeds Heeds 2006?
May 3, 2009Deja Vu all Over Again? – I can’t remember the last time there was a Democratic primary for governor. Kaine was unopposed for the nomination in 2005. Warner was unopposed in 2001. Don Beyer was unopposed in 1997 and anything before that would have represented a Virginia so different from today that it’s not worth [...]
VA Governor – How to Win
May 2, 2009Overall – The Virginia governor’s race is tightening by the day as the Democratic primary looms (June 9). The Democrats have also taken a long, hard look at Bob McDonnell and they don’t like what they see. That’s because they see a very electable, popular candidate with a 50% favorable rating and an 18% unfavorable [...]
NVTC Governors’ Cage Match
April 6, 2009Background – Last Friday I attended the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC ) meeting where all four of Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates met. The format was one four minute speech with the other three candidates on stage. Then, three of the four candidates left the stage (and were presumably transported out of earshot). One candidate faced [...]
