Virginia Campaign News - Monday, June 6, 2005 - Thread X

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[Corin Stormhands]

Weekly wrap-up of Virginia Campaign New. Post 'em if you got em...

April 11, 2005 Thread I
April 18, 2005 Thread II
April 25, 2005 Thread III
May 2, 2005 Thread IV
May 9, 2005 Thread VI
May 16, 2005 Thread VII
May 23, 2005 Thread VIII
May 31, 2005 Thread IX - Memorial Day

FROM SUNDAY

Virginia voting's primary rule: Write-ins are to be written off
Lawmakers intended to preserve party system's integrity, expert says
by Tyler Whitley
You don't like any of the candidates in the June 14 primaries, and want to write in the name of a friend as a protest? You can't. State law forbids write-in votes in primary elections.

National Republicans set sights on Virginia
Both parties pour aid into race for governor, the 2005 battleground
by Tyler Whitley
Almost overlooked in last year's presidential race, Virginia will be treated as a battleground state by the national political parties this year.

Look Ma! We're a Battlefield!

Bush adviser praises Kilgore
Rove, speaking at a gala here, says the president is willing to stump for the GOP hopeful
by Kiran Krishamurthy
Karl Rove, a top adviser to a president viewed by many as a regular guy, told a black-tie Richmond audience last night that Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jerry W. Kilgore is an "authentic and real" candidate.

The mud of June might stick in November
by Jeffy Schapiro
The tone of the primary campaigns in both parties recalls that sneering expression from those crinkly old "Popeye" cartoons: "Your mother wears army boots."

FROM TODAY

Donley quits as party chairman
by Hank Kurz, Jr.
Kerry Donley is stepping down as chairman of Virginia's Democratic Party after less than two years, party officials said yesterday.

You need to know stuff . . . about the June 14 primaries

[Corin Stormhands]

Monday pingage.

[Ligeia]

Rove, speaking at a gala here, says the president is willing to stump for the GOP hopeful

Yahoo!

[Corin Stormhands]

Tuesday stuff. It's late...

McDonnell leads in fundraising
'A bottomless pit,' U.Va. analyst says of candidates' sources
by Pamela Stallsmith
Republican Robert F. McDonnell had raised the most money of all the candidates running for attorney general or lieutenant governor as of last Wednesday, reporting almost $1.9 million.

Attorney general rivals hit the roads
Baril and McDonnell plan extensive swings as the primary nears
by Tammie Smith
Just days before voters decide on a Republican attorney general nominee, candidates Steve Baril and Del. Robert F. McDonnell will travel hundreds of miles across the state trying to win support.

Anybody seen any poll numbers?

Cranwell set to be elected Democratic Party chairman
by Tyler Whitley
Former Roanoke County Del. C. Richard Cranwell, in line to become the new state Democratic Party chairman, said yesterday that he will avoid what he termed the non-compromising "finger-pointing" that characterizes American politics.

Yeaaaaargh! Virginia's own Howard Dean!

[Gabz]

I haven't gotten to the TD yet this morning - but am finishing up with the Pilot:

Kilgore wins endorsement of NRA

Apparently Kaine's people do not like Kilgore's new ad campaign........boo-hoo. I absolutley love this comment from the New Dem chairman:

"I don't think anybody should dignify any of this by getting into a debate on the facts," Cranwell told a handful of reporters.

ROFL!!!!

[Corin Stormhands]

Yeah, Dickie Cranwell has never had a close relationship with the "facts."

[Gabz]

When I read that comment to my husband he remarked that is the kind of statement you want to hear come from you opponent - but you never imagined anyone would be so stupid as to utter it :)

[Corin Stormhands]

Are we still on for today?

[Corin Stormhands]

Today's stuff...

Money talks with regional accents
Kaine holds the fundraising edge in Northern Virginia; Kilgore leads in rural areas
by Pamela Stallsmith
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Timothy M. Kaine continues to hold a huge fundraising edge in voter-rich Northern Virginia, while Republican Jerry W. Kilgore leads with more donations in many of the state's rural areas.

Fitch runs against GOP 'coronations'
Kilgore's rival in Republican primary is given little chance, but keeps taxes in spotlight
by Jeffy Schapiro
Don't blink. You might miss the other fight for a spot on this year's Virginia Republican ticket: the nomination for governor.

Jeffy implies Fitch is a symbol of disunity in the GOP. But wait, I thought that was Russ Potts...

Warner targets $11 million in grants to areas in need
by Jamie C. Ruff
SOUTH BOSTON -- Gov. Mark R. Warner passed out nearly $11 million in Community Development Block Grant funds to 18 Virginia localities and lobbied for the communities to keep pressure on Congress to preserve the program.

Your tax dollars at work.

..........

[iceskater]

Yes, I think we're still on for today.

Sine's at 11:30. There's a parking lot across the street for those who don't work downtown and will be driving in.

Hope to see everyone there!

[Nick The Freeper]

Don't think I'll be able to make it. Give Mud my regards.

[WoodstockCat]

From NRO Today:

Last week I told you about Mitt Romney’s visit to New Hampshire as keynote speaker for the annual New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women’s Lilac Dinner. This was the same event that launched President Bush’s first foray into New Hampshire primary politics back in 1999.

Well, the group has also decided to hold their traditional Lilac Luncheon as has asked George Allen to be the featured speaker there on June 25th.

[Gabz]

I'm with you all in spirit :)

[Flora McDonald]

See you in a bit...

[AdSimp]

Yikes, that snuck up on us fast!

Things have gone nuts here, I don't think I can get away.

Tell Mud hi for me, too.

[Corin Stormhands]

Well, I tried.

[Flora McDonald]

I just got in and it seems I missed the whole thread. Drat.

I miss that boy.

[Corin Stormhands]

It's Finally Friday!

Fundraising key to Cantor's goals
Events at expensive locales are part of his leadership ambitions
by Peter Hardin, Richmond Times Dispatch
WASHINGTON -- The addresses of West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Aspen are more than playgrounds for the rich and famous.

Rep. Eric I. Cantor, R-7th, is working hard to raise political money at desirable destinations. Part of his political operation, records show, paid in 2003-2004 for events at spots including the posh Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills, Asia de Cuba restaurant in West Hollywood, and the Little Nell resort and the Sky Hotel in Aspen.

Cantor finds that high profile draws scrutiny
He says his role in the GOP leadership has led to partisan attacks
by Peter Hardin, Richmond Times Dispatch
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Eric I. Cantor recently denounced a "poisonous partisan atmosphere" in the capital after a liberal-leaning watchdog group urged scrutiny of his contacts with a controversial lobbyist.

RTD still has the Governor's Poll up. Kilgore is ahead. Let's keep it that way.

How come nobody told me Anne Bancroft died?

Virginia Decides 2005
The race for Virginia Attorney General will go from three to two after June 14
Richmond.com

[Corin Stormhands]

Can you send me those links we talked about? I want to update the website and send the link to the campaign this weekend.

I've got a couple of graphic ideas I'm working on.

[Corin Stormhands]