Northam, Herring’s election fortunes could upend VA Senate balance
By Carten Cordell │ Watchdog.org, Virginia Bureau
ALEXANDRIA — The selection of state Sen. Ralph Northam and Mark Herring as Democratic nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general, respectively, could dramatically alter the balance of power in the Senate.
The state Senate has seen a 20-20 split on party lines since the 2011 elections, leaving Lt. Gov. Bill [...]
VA No. 2 race sets pace for principle vs. pragmatism
By Carten Cordell │ Watchdog.org, Virginia Bureau
ALEXANDRIA — The Virginia lieutenant governor’s race may quickly overshadow the widely-watched governor’s election for the most diametrically opposed candidates of the year.
Read More →House committee to scrutinize campaign ads from nonprofits
Nonprofit groups exploiting a loophole in Pennsylvania’s campaign finance laws will be subject to legislative scrutiny.
Read More →Activists accuse Obama of false narrative to reactivate ACORN voter registration tactics
By Kevin Mooney | Watchdog.org
If you’re 102 years old and need to wait in line for hours before voting, expect to have your story told in dramatic fashion by the president of the United States. That’s what happened to Desiline Victor, a resident of North Miami, Fla. Where some see a rationale for expanded early voting, same-day voter registration and even mandatory voter registration, others see a false narrative created to promote policy changes that would result in greater federal control over state elections.
Read More →Virginia GOP convention highlights party split
By Carten Cordell │ Watchdog.org, Virginia Bureau
ALEXANDRIA — Virginia Republicans this weekend will launch an experiment in politics, opting for a party convention to choose a slate of candidates for statewide offices.
The move eliminates a long, drawn out and often expensive primary season.
But while the goal is to give voice to a diverse electorate, the gathering [...]
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