Charniele L. Herring (D)
1,344
50.16%
Precincts Reporting:
14 of 14 (100%) Voter Turnout:
2,679 of 45,891 active voters (5.837%)
2,679 of 48,023 total voters (5.578%)
Joe R. Murray (R)
1,328
49.57%
Democrats “retain“ Brian Moran’s House district that went 75% for Obama, 80% for Warner, and 73% for Kaine.
Four freshman Senators, Richard Stuart, Jill Vogel, John Miller, and Ralph Northam, have formed the Commonwealth Caucus in the State Senate.
Here’s an excerpt from their press release, courtesy of Vivian Paige:
“We have seen what happens in Washington, D.C., and we see Richmond becoming more like it everyday. While I firmly believe in the values and […]
On Wednesday, the 2009 VA General Assembly opens.
Delegate Albert Pollard announced today that he has been asked by Governor Tim Kaine to carry legislation establishing a tax credit for individuals and corporations generating renewable energy.
“I am honored to carry this legislation” said Pollard, “Only by moving toward energy independence and away from fossil fuels can […]
That didn’t take long. Blue Commonwealth has made the blogroll at DailyKos. The Great Orange Satan™ gets around 519,000 visits on a weekday, and somewhere between 14 and 24 million visits per month.
Fredericksburg area Democrats are hosting a breakfast on Sat. from 9- 11am at the Caroline Street Cafe, located at 1002 Caroline St. The Caroline Street Cafe will be the new location for regular monthly meet-ups for Dems in the Rappahanock region, and this Saturday Terry McAuliffe will be stopping by.
UPDATE: Terry will also meet & greet w/ the Spotsylvania Democrats […]
Remember a week ago when Obama’s once smooth transition was suddenly ground to a halt with questions over whether Leon Panetta and Eric Holder would be confirmed as CIA Director and Attorney General respectively?
Well now, just 10 days away from the Inauguration, the most controversial appointee is probably Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General. zzzzzzzz
Politico is reporting […]
Remember a week ago when Obama’s once smooth transition was suddenly ground to a halt with questions over whether Leon Panetta and Eric Holder would be confirmed as CIA Director and Attorney General respectively?
Well now, just 10 days away from the Inauguration, the most controversial appointee is probably Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General. zzzzzzzz
Politico is reporting […]
Attention women: I work just as hard as you do, but I make more money. And Rep. Rob Wittman Does. Not. Care.
Fortunately, 247 other members of the House of Representatives DO.
Republicans criticized Rep. Glenn Nye for voting in favor of the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act today because, according to them, Nye was just paying […]
UPDATE by Dan:
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Then: 4.2%
Now: 6.7% 7.2%
NBC News:
