National, State, and Local Politics Affecting Virginia Beach

Campaigns & Elections

Cabiness: Why is the NYC Letter Still on DeSteph’s Site?

By Joel McDonald • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

James Cabiness, candidate for Virginia Beach City Council, at Large, is questioning why Bill DeSteph still has his letter to NYC Mayor Bloomberg on his website under current initiatives.



Senator Warner to Headline Rally for Glenn Nye on August 25th

By Joel McDonald • Aug 18th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Former Governor of Virginia and current Senator Mark Warner will be headlining a rally in support of Congressman Glenn Nye’s election along with another local elected officials.



LIVE BLOG: 2nd Congressional District Debate

By Joel McDonald • Aug 18th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

I live blogged the 2nd Congressional District Debate between Congressman Glenn Nye, and conservative challengers Scott Rigell and Kenny Golden on Thursday, August 19th.



Using the Power of the Interwebs to Defeat Cuccinelli

By Joel McDonald • Aug 10th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Ken Cuccinelli is the cooky politician that keeps on giving. Luckily, the Internet provides a great record for anyone to rummage through if he, say, runs for Governor in 2013.



Rigell Opposes Wall Street Reform Bill

By Joel McDonald • Jul 22nd, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Rigell will fit right in with the obstructionist Republican minority in the House of Representatives. Here’s Rigell on the record as being opposed to the historic Wall Street Reform Bill, signed into law today by President Barack Obama.



Scott Rigell FAILS question on New GI Bill

By Joel McDonald • Jul 2nd, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Someone asks you a question about the New GI Bill that has sent over a quarter of a million veterans to college, what do you do? Hopefully, you do much better than Republican Scott Rigell.



Mayor Sessoms and Vice-Mayor Jones Need to Go

By Joel McDonald • May 12th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Our leaders need to be held accountable at the polls on election day, starting with Vice-Mayor Jones this November, and continuing with Mayor Sessoms in 2012.



Brian White takes 8th in Chesapeake City Council Race

By Joel McDonald • May 5th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

With all the political realities in Chesapeake, and the free-for-all system of electing councilmembers, Brian White is to be commended for a good campaign and a great effort.



Tommy Smiegel wins in Norfolk’s 5th Ward!

By Joel McDonald • May 5th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Congratulations to Tommy Smiegel on winning a seat on the Norfolk City Council. Smiegel won with 44% of the vote!



The Virginian-Pilot endorses Brian White for City Council

By Joel McDonald • Apr 28th, 2010 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Here’s a candidate who simply says he’s running for city council as a continuation of his public service, and I fully believe him. Brian White is an excellent candidate for the Chesapeake City Council.