Despite a perfect day to be at the beach and competition with Labor Day weekend activities, Governor Kaine drew overflow crowds from as far away as Mathews County to gatherings in the Hampton Roads Southside.At a luncheon in support of Delegate Paula Miller (87th) and Senate (6th) candidate Dr. Ralph Northam, he acknowledged that support for Democratic candidates in Hampton Roads hasn't been stronger in decades. That's Delegate Miller to his right and Dr. Northam in the background greeting the attendees.
An hour later a throng crowded into the Virginia Beach campaign office where the supporters stood elbow to elbow to listen to Governor Kaine discuss the contests for the 21st, 82nd, and 83rd House Districts being waged by Democratic candidates Bobby Mathieson, Bob MacIver, and Joe Bouchard. Governor Kaine dicussed Virginia Beach's trend toward blue over the past decade to the delight of the group largely responsible for this change.
Right - Governor Kaine visits with Virginia Beach Democrats just after his arrival at the campaign office.
These were just two of seven stops planned for the day. Two more are on tap for Labor Day.
At both locations, Governor Kaine emphasized the importance of greater Democratic representation in the General Assembly for accomplishing his initiatives to make Virginia an even better place to live.
Left- Governor Kaine and Delegate Miller talking with two of Jen Little's Mathews County contingent.
Below right - Bob MacIver, Bobby Mathieson, Governor Kaine, and Joe Bouchard with supporters who couldn't squeeze into the room standing at the entranceway behind them.
Cross posted at VBDems.org - Blogging our way to Democratic wins in Virginia Beach! Go RK!
Ralph Northam & Paula Miller were both so full of energy that radiated throughout the packed room of the Azalea Inn Grill. We are so fortunate to have these energetic candidates seeking to serve us in Richmond. The optimism not only about the campaign but leadership approach left me feeling ready to roll up my sleeves to make good things happen! I feel so fortunate to have Ralph Northam as a candidate for state Senate.
A huge THANK YOU to Governor Kaine for taking time out of his very busy schedule and away from his family on a Sunday afternoon to help our fabulous Democratic candidates win this November. He was fabulous! When he entered the room all eyes were on him.
The Mathews Dems who made the voyage to Norfolk for this fabulous event were glad to sit in bridge-tunnel traffic to have lunch with our future state Senator, Norfolk's fabulous Delegate, our superb Governor, and of course our Democratic friends in Norfolk!
We all had such a great time!
Now it is time to get to work!!