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September 12, 2009
Tea Party event protests government spending.
Thousands of people turn out to protest what they're saying is out of control government spending.
September 06, 2009
Congressman Rick Boucher wants to make sure Internet users are safe
While at the political rally in Dublin...Congressman Rick Boucher talked about an internet privacy bill he's working on.
Governor Kaine responds to President Obama’s speech to schoolchildren
Governor Kaine spoke with Candice Nelson about the backlash from parents.
August 03, 2009
FairTax advocate runs against Periello
Bradley Rees is the first of a possible dozen Republican candidates vying for their party’s nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello in next year’s mid-term congressional election.
July 21, 2009
House passes bill that includes more than $1 million for Roanoke flood control project
Congressman Bob Goodlatte announced today that the House of Representatives passed a bill that includes more than $1 million for the flood control project on the Roanoke River.
June 09, 2009
Virginia Primaries results
Creigh Deeds declared the the winner in the Democratic race for Governor. The victory sets up a Deeds rematch with Republican Bob McDonnell, who beat him in the 2005 attorney general election by 323 votes.
None challenging Bedford County supervisors, school board members
On the final day to file for election to a Bedford County office, incumbents stand alone so far.
April 30, 2009
Former Floyd Town Manager to run for Board of Supervisors
Mike Maslaney has announced his intention to run as an Independent candidate for the Courthouse District for the Board of Supervisors position being vacated by Jerry Boothe.
April 09, 2009
Floyd County Supervisor won’t run for re-election
Veteran Courthouse Supervisor Jerry W. Boothe said this week he will not seek re-election to the county board, citing a desire to devote more time to personal matters.
March 03, 2009
Potential candidates consider filling Fralin’s seat
Since the announcement that Fralin is not running for re-election, people on both sides of the aisle are considering running for his seat.
March 02, 2009
Rupert Cutler to succeed Alvin Nash on Roanoke City Council
Cutler last served on City Council back in 2006
January 27, 2009
Lynchburg’s Mayor says don’t punish schools in tough budget
Mayor Joan Foster said today a contentious Lynchburg City Schools budget deficit should “never, ever” happen again but added officials shouldn’t punish educators for mistakes made
October 12, 2008
3500 fill downtown Roanoke to hear Bill Clinton
Former President Clinton received a warm welcome walking into the center of the Star City, while campaigning for Barack Obama.
October 08, 2008
Ready for Election Day? How to use electronic voting machines and apply for an absentee ballot
With November 4 just weeks away, area registrars’ offices are wanting you to be ready to cast your vote.
October 02, 2008
Undecided voters are watching VP candidates closely
We caught up with a couple of the voters in our debate watch to find out what they’re looking forward to hearing and seeing Thursday night.
September 23, 2008
Debate Diary: What must the candidates do in this debate?
As noted before, both candidates want to be declared the winner and commit no gaffes.
Debate Diary: How do candidates prepare for debates?
Candidate preparation for debates depends upon the specific strengths and weaknesses of the candidates.
Debate Diary: It seems like the media treat debates as sporting events rather than a news event
There is a natural drama to debates. In some ways, yes, they are similar to athletic events. Participants are opponents and on Election Day, one candidate will prevail.
Debate Diary: Are debates really helpful?
Although research does demonstrate that viewers of debates tend to think their preferred candidate does better and “wins,” debates do influence undecided voters.
Debate Diary: What does it mean to “win” a debate from a candidate perspective?
In the political consulting industry, there’s an old adage that candidates do not really win debates, but they can certainly lose them.
Debate Diary: Why would one candidate want to debate and another wouldn’t?
There are several factors that influence campaigns whether it is to their advantage to engage in one or more public debates.
September 22, 2008
Governor Kaine addresses economy and need for more manpower
An internal report obtained by our Richmond newsroom, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, says the Virginia State Police would like to hire at least 600 more people. With a deadline looming for the state budget, more manpower is not an option.
September 15, 2008
Rock the Vote in Blacksburg
Rock the Vote’s “The Road Trip ‘08” is making a stop in Blacksburg.
August 23, 2008
Rasoul not asked to speak at Obama event
Congressional candidate Sam Rasoul estimates he shook more than 1,200 hands in the hours leading up to Wednesday night’s Obama rally in Lynchburg
August 19, 2008
Who do you think Obama’s VP candidate will be?
What’s your best guess? Let us know in a Web poll.
August 18, 2008
Obama in Martinsville Wednesday
U.S. Senator Barack Obama is coming to Martinsville Wednesday.
August 02, 2008
Obama’s Virginia Campaign to Host Series of Town Hall Meetings
Obama’s Virginia Campaign will host a series town hall meetings around the Commonwealth to promote “Working for Change,“ Obama’s plans to create new, good-paying jobs.
August 01, 2008
5th district race receives National Democratic priority
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) says the race between incumbent Republican Congressman Virgil Goode and Democratic challenger Tom Perriello will be one of the most competitive in the country
July 08, 2008
Gilmore sells message to lower gas prices
Jim Gilmore feels your pump pain. The former Republican governor and current US Senate candidate spent Tuesday finding out how soaring gas prices are impacting average Virginians.
July 01, 2008
New State Laws
The General Assembly made great strides here, much of it as a result of the shooting massacre at Virginia Tech. First, starting today there are tightened criteria now for identifying, detaining and ordering treatment for mentally ill people who are a threat to themselves, and laws now streamline the process for officials to care for mentally unstable people.
