Tag Archives: Campaigns

Yes, Virginia, we’re everywhere

Posted on April 1, 2006 by David

It looks like other Virginia bloggers have noticed that Some Families Foundation alert. Too Conservative for the most part gets it. The specious implication that opponents of the anti-civil union constitutional amendment are non-religious, the ideological blindness that is causing … Continue reading →

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‘Politics of hate’ a factor in upset?

Posted on November 10, 2005 by David

Richmond Times-Dispatch November 10, 2005 BY Jeff E. Schapiro The apparent defeat of Del. Bradley P. Marrs, R-Chesterfield, shows that “the politics of hate do not work in Virginia,” says the gay businessman Marrs insulted in a controversial fundraising letter … Continue reading →

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Craddock Comments Elicit Both Outrage, Denials

Posted on October 27, 2005 by David

Centre View October 27, 2005 By Bonnie Hobbs At the center of a firestorm this week is Chris Craddock, the Republican candidate running for state delegate in the 67th District, after comments made last week to a Westfield High AP … Continue reading →

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Leading Va. gay rights foe to face challenger

Posted on August 12, 2005 by David

Roemmelt challenges author of Va.’s Marriage Affirmation Act Washington Blade August 12, 2005 By Eartha Jane Melzer Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas), named by the gay and lesbian civil rights group Equality Virginia as one of the leading opponents of gay … Continue reading →

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GOP nominee says “Christians and gays despise each other”

Posted on August 1, 2005 by David

Republican challenger defends anti-gay primary If you live in the 67th district, you may have been puzzled by mailings from this young man claiming that his primary opponent, sitting Delegate Gary Reese, is “pro-gay.” Now he has made what may … Continue reading →

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Marrs Attacks!

Posted on August 1, 2005 by David

Delegate attacks rival for gay man’s donation Richmond Times-Dispatch – Jul 29, 2005 Del. Bradley P. Marrs, R-Chesterfield, facing a challenge from independent Katherine B. Waddell, defended the letter as standard political campaigning . . . no great innovation. Del. … Continue reading →

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Voters expected to be passionate about marriage

Posted on February 20, 2005 by David

Groups such as Equality Virginia may organize meetings before the issue comes to a vote. The Roanoke Times February 20, 2005 By Cody Lowe As the Virginia General Assembly takes the first steps toward amending the state constitution to ban … Continue reading →

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