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Posts Tagged ‘2009 VA Lt. Gov. Primary’

Moran and Wagner lead in latest polling

By Joel McDonald • Mar 31st, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Brian Moran, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Virginia, and Jody Wagner, candidate for the nomination for Lt. Governor, are leading in the latest Public Policy Polling release.



Out of nowhere, Bowerbank launches an ad

By Joel McDonald • Mar 26th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

It seems like he’s been a non entity in this primary race and I was expecting Bowerbank to announce that he was dropping out of the race. Instead, he’s launched a well polished ad.



Update: Pilot reports on attacks, Google sued

By Joel McDonald • Mar 20th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

The Virginian-Pilot reports on the attacks and threats against Pat Edmonson. Her campaign files a lawsuit against Google in an attempt to hold those responsible accountable.



Fighting the smears and personal attacks

By Joel McDonald • Mar 19th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Pat has spoken openly about issues that matter to Virginians, even when it was not easy or politically expedient to do so. Pat continues this today as she is under vicious personal attack.



Edmonson reaches out to GLBT community

By Joel McDonald • Mar 17th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Up until last night, I didn’t know why Edmonson felt so connected with, and was willing to fight for, the gay community. People have asked me, and I haven’t had an answer. Now I do.



Pat Edmonson on The Inside Scoop

By Joel McDonald • Mar 11th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Pat Edmonson was interviewed by George Burke on The Inside Scoop last Sunday evening. For those who didn’t catch it, you can watch it here.



Rich Savage to suspend his campaign

By Joel McDonald • Mar 6th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Rich Savage’s campaign for Lt. Governor is coming to an end, leaving the remaining four Democratic candidates racing toward the primary.



Finally, a plan to make public education relevant

By Joel McDonald • Mar 4th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Pat Edmonson has announced her proposal for changes to education from Pre-Kindergarten to the completion of a 2-year degree from our valuable community colleges.



Mike Signer: Fighting against the Richmond of yesterday and today

By Joel McDonald • Feb 27th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Mike Singer, candidate for Lt. Governor of Virginia, is demonstrating that he wants to change Richmond to make government more transparent and have it work for Virginians.



Shining a light on a politically closeted issue

By Joel McDonald • Feb 19th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Lead Story

So, now that we have Pat Edmonson willing to stand for equality; where are the others? Isn’t it about time that all of our Democratic candidates, and leaders, stand clearly on the side of equality? Shouldn’t this be a part of our public discussion?