Oh no, that would have meant that the tax hike was unnecessary...
Trust me – I’m a politician and a democrat.
Posted on 10/03/2005 8:18:31 AM PDT by Corin Stormhands
Weekly wrapup of Virginia Campaign News. Post 'em if you've got 'em...
Last Week's Thread:
Virginia Campaign News - Monday, September 26 - Thread XXV
From the RTD:
Kilgore Is Clueless To Necessity of Abortion
Letter to the Editor (last one down)
Editor, Times-Dispatch: I got a real chuckle reading Federico Morales' letter in which he said Jerry Kilgore was "forward-thinking." A forward-thinking conservative? There's an oxymoron if I ever heard one.
Accountability
Editiorial
According to public-opinion polling, the people of Virginia believe Governor Mark Warner has done an excellent or good job during his tenure. And it's not hard to understand why -- the economy hums along, and budget surpluses pile up like used tires at a rural dump, not to mention fixin' that "budget mess" to which Warner constantly refers.
Other threads:
Key gun lobby sits out election (VA Gov Race)
5 weeks left ping...
According to public-opinion polling, the people of Virginia believe Governor Mark Warner has done an excellent or good job during his tenure. And it's not hard to understand why -- the economy hums along, and budget surpluses pile up like used tires at a rural dump, not to mention fixin' that "budget mess" to which Warner constantly refers.
Oh no, that would have meant that the tax hike was unnecessary...
Oh no, that would have meant that the tax hike was unnecessary...
Trust me – I’m a politician and a democrat.
Some articles in the WT this past week:
Kaine takes national Democrats' aid, shuns Kerry
By Christina Bellantoni
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
September 28, 2005
Timothy M. Kaine is getting help from a host of national Democrats in his quest for the governor's mansion, but so far has said "no thanks" to failed presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry.
Mr. Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, will appear in Arlington as a special guest at a fundraiser next month. Democratic Caucus Chairman Delegate Brian J. Moran, a longtime Kerry supporter, invited the senator to help raise money for Democratic House incumbents and candidates.
Mr. Moran said he was not planning on inviting Mr. Kaine to the event, which is intended to generate excitement among Democrats in Northern Virginia. It will not raise any money for the statewide races.
"I'm doing everything I can to elect more Democrats to the House of Delegates," said Mr. Moran, Alexandria Democrat. "I'm optimistic about picking up seats this November."
Mr. Moran also hosted a fundraiser for House Democrats with Gov. Mark Warner and one with former presidential candidate Gen. Wesley Clark.
Kaine campaign spokeswoman Delacey Skinner said the campaign is not planning any events with Mr. Kerry. She added that Mr. Kaine doesn't want to take any attention or cash away from House Democrats and Democratic candidates.
more: http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20050927-102814-7073r.htm
Kaine hits trail with governor
By Christina Bellantoni
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
September 29, 2005
Timothy M. Kaine yesterday took his biggest asset -- Gov. Mark Warner -- on the gubernatorial campaign trail in Virginia, as the rhetoric and attack advertisements put out by both main-party candidates ramped up in the final weeks of the race.
The Democratic governor stumped for Mr. Kaine, his Democratic lieutenant governor, at schools in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads and at a fundraiser in Richmond.
Both Mr. Kaine and his Republican opponent, Jerry W. Kilgore, who are neck-and-neck in the latest polls, are slamming each other in their television ad campaigns.
Mr. Kilgore's latest spot accuses Mr. Kaine of being "too liberal to be governor" and uses a 19-month-old news story quoting Mr. Kaine to suggest the Democrat would raise the gasoline tax.
"Tim Kaine -- liberal on the gas tax, too liberal to be governor," a female announcer says. "In Kaine's world, every time the price of gas goes up, the tax you pay goes up even more, making Virginia's gas tax among the highest in the nation."
more: http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20050928-104538-3498r.htm
Kilgore, Kaine neck-and-neck
By Christina Bellantoni
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
September 30, 2005
The race to be Virginia's next governor is tied, with both Republican Jerry W. Kilgore and Democrat Timothy M. Kaine receiving the same percentage of support, a statewide poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports shows. [See Poll]
If the election were held today, both men would receive 45 percent, the survey of 500 likely Virginia voters shows. The poll suggests more voters are making up their minds as the Nov. 8 election nears and as both candidates run negative television ads critical of their opponent.
Independent candidate H. Russell Potts Jr. would receive 5 percent of the vote, no change from the last poll conducted, Rasmussen said.
The poll showed that 5 percent of voters were undecided, down from the last poll taken on Sept. 14, which showed 10 percent of voters were unsure. The margin of error is 4.5 percentage points.
The results were provided to The Washington Times yesterday. The New Jersey-based Rasmussen surveyed the voters by telephone Wednesday.
"Kaine is making progress among the important constituencies he needs to reach," said Scott Rasmussen, president of the polling firm. "So far, Kaine is doing a better job of getting those who are unsure."
more: http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20050929-105710-7043r.htm
Kilgore stumps at the pumps
He talks to voters at gas station; Kaine releases new television ad
by Jeffy Schapiro
Jerry W. Kilgore pumped gas yesterday, and Timothy M. Kaine pumped out a new attack ad.
Allen cautious on Miers pick
Seeks to learn more before endorsement; Sen. Warner lauds her
by Peter Hardin
WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. George Allen of Virginia reacted cautiously to President Bush's pick of Harriet E. Miers for the Supreme Court, while fellow Sen. John W. Warner, R-Va., praised the choice.
CAMPAIGN SPOT WATCH: POTTS
by Jeffy Schapiro
The bottom line: Does anyone hear Potts? Does anyone care?
Few Virginians sign up to vote, registrars say
Only one week left to register in Nov. 8 statewide election
by Tyler Whitley
Interest appears slight in the Nov. 8 election in which Virginians will choose their next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and members of the House of Delegates.
Vote early. Vote often. This will all be about turnout.
No bout adoubt it :)
If election's a best-buns contest, we may have a winner for sheriff
What about winnerwoody??????????
I can't decide which is funnier :)
All guaranteed to earn the respect of personnel and inmates at the city jail...
OUCH!!!!!!!!!
Jerry Kilgore, Republican Candidate for Governor
With Special Guest
Wayne LaPierre, Executive Vice-President, National Rifle Association (NRA)
For a major announcement
On
Thursday, October 6, 2005
9:00am Winchester Airport
491 Airport Road, Winchester, Virginia
Location: Airport Atrium
10:15am Harrisonburg/Staunton - Shenandoah Valley Airport
77 Aviation Circle
Weyers Cave, Virginia
Location: Terminal Lobby
11:30am Roanoke - Piedmont Aviation
22 Waypoint Drive
Roanoke, Virginia
Location: Parking Lot (Rain location: Atrium)
12:45pm Abingdon/Bristol - Virginia Highlands Airport
18521 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia
Location: Airport Atrium
1:45pm Danville Airport
424 Airport Drive, Danville, Virginia
Location: Airport Lobby
For more information, please contact Grant Hewitt at (804) 512-5176 or via email: Grant@rpv.org.
For more information on Jerry Kilgore's record and agenda on Second Amendment issues or to join the "Sportsmen for Kilgore" coalition, please click here.
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Paid for and authorized by Virginians For Jerry Kilgore (804) 421-9966 • (804) 421-9968 fax P.O. Box 17098, Richmond, VA 23226
Kaine on TV
Commercials like Kaine's can mean only one thing: the duel of negative ads is certain to intensify in the closing month of the Virginia race.
Kaine vows to build on public-safety initiatives
NORFOLK -- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Timothy M. Kaine vowed yesterday to build on Gov. Mark R. Warner's public-safety initiatives to keep Virginia ready for major disasters such as terrorist strikes and Hurricane Katrina.
Kilgore in Roanoke, bump!
I shouldn't, but I did chuckle reading the preparedness article......only because I had read an article about natural disaster preparedness in the Delaware paper earlier this morning.....part of DE's plan includes dealing with evacuees from Virginia and Maryland in the case of a major hurricane or nor'easter.
Delaware roads can't handle just normal traffic - I don't see how they expect to deal with folks from both MD & VA being added to the mix in the case of a major storm hitting DelMarVa..............yet they have agreements with both states.
In such a case, I'll take my chances with Accomac County......Delaware is the LAST place I would want to be during a natural (or manmade) disaster :) Competency is not a high priority of the current administration in that state.
Republican Party of Virginia | Kate Obenshain Griffin, Chairman
***VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE TUESDAY***
Dear Republican Leader,
Thank you for your continued support of the Republican Party of Virginia and our strong team of conservative candidates. Your hard work will pay off on November 8th when we elect Jerry Kilgore as governor, Bill Bolling as lieutenant governor, Bob McDonnell as attorney general, and strengthen our majority in the House of Delegates.
Tuesday, October 11th is the last day that eligible Virginians can register to vote. You can register to vote by following the instructions on the State Board of Elections website. This year's election will be close and every vote will make a difference.
To ensure our vision for honest reform is achieved, we need every Republican supporter to turn out on November 8th. Thank you for everything you have done and everything you will continue to do through Election Day!
Sincerely,
Kate Obenshain Griffin
Chairman
Republican Party of Virginia
To register to vote, please visit the State Board of Elections website: http://www.sbe.state.va.us/VotRegServ/reg2vote.htm
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