National, State, and Local Politics Affecting Virginia Beach

Posts Tagged ‘Elections’

VBDC Beakfast and DPVA Unity Canvass

By Joel McDonald • Jun 24th, 2009 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Join the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee for breakfast and then the DPVA Coordinated Campaign for a Unity Canvass this Saturday.



Is Virginia for sale?

By Joel McDonald • Dec 30th, 2008 • Category: Blog, Campaigns & Elections

Yeah, McAuliffe has a home in northern Virginia where he has raised a family and launched many businesses there. Does that make him a better candidate? Is he some sort of blend of the regular Joe next door who just so happens to have millions of dollars, and is tied to nationally recognized politicians, and has been a regular talking head on the evening news? Will this blend actually appeal to voters? Can Terry McAuliffe buy Virginia?



Dismay over how votes fell this fall

By Joel McDonald • Nov 19th, 2008 • Category: Campaigns & Elections

Sorry about the title. I just couldn’t help doing a little word play, and needed to have a little bit of fun with it. Virginia Beach elected officials aren’t happy with local elections coinciding with national and state elections held in November. One can understand why. I mean, the ousting of many officials with decades [...]