2nd District Debate Full Video Available
By D.J. Spiker | Friday, August 20th, 2010 | PoliticsBearing Drift dropped the ball last night in regards to the debate in the 2nd District, apologies to our loyal readers.
Vivian Paige however was there and recorded the debate in its entirety; if you missed it please check out her video feed! Thanks Vivian!
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“Either we believe in the free market or we don’t.”
Scott Rigell believes in the free market and commonsense conservatism. He is the right choice to represent the 2nd District in November.
It is high time for some accountability from Rep. Nye and I’m glad Scott Rigell called him out on some things. I kept thinking to myself, “Why on earth is Glenn Nye a democrat?” Luckily, we have a much better choice in Scott Rigell. He has proven himself to be a leader with the right ideas for our district. I loved seeing Ben Loyola there in full support of Scott, that is what it’s all about. I have a lot of respect for Ben now seeing how he has conducted himself post-primary.
Scott did a great job last night. Kudos to him and his team.
Reid,
Good point! It was good to see Ben there in support. The ultimate goal is to replace Nye with a true conservative.
It would be a shame if a split vote put Nye back in Congress for another two years.
I talked to Ben last night and he mentioned that he donating his time to Scott’s campaign and has been working directly with Scott and his team to help win this election.
It would be a shame. I just don’t see the vote splitting though. Scott is heading towards victory in November!
What a great crowd and audience that night, class act by the 3rd Precinct CAC.
Scott really knocked it out of the park and veered the discussion where he is the strongest; on jobs and the economy.
His calling out of Nye on his “waiting until Pelosi gets the vote count” during the health care vote was priceless!
That was hilarious. So true though. What kind of leadership is that? I remember when the vote was going down. Pelosi said it was ok for Nye to vote no when she knew they had it secured. I’d love to hear him tell her about how he stood up to her and the party leadership. Funny stuff.
Scott Rigell, “Waiting until the last minute to make a decision is not leadership”
Wait…didn’t Rigell not decide to show up until the last minute? By Rigell’s own definition he is not a leader. Funny how Rigell’s own talking points show he is not qualified for Congress.
First it was 5 Independent Polls showing Kenny at 15%. There hasn’t been an independent poll showing Rigell at 15%. Then he goes back on his word and shows up anyway next to Kenny.
I also loved the video on Wavy10 of Rigell paid-volunteers putting their signs in front of Nye’s. Real grown up. The rules were no handing out lit on school property and no signs on school property. Rigell did both.
The rule was no clapping in-between answers. Rigell’s staff did both. I witnessed key Rigell supporters spread out in a diamond patter on the bottom floor and all the senior staff up top. Classic Karl Rove tactic probably implemented by 2nd District Chair Gary Byler.
Rigell is certainly organized, but based on previous financial reports, his campaign in unsustainable without massive self-funding from Rigell. When Scott writes himself another million dollar check, the voters will all take notice.
That being said, Rigell was less plastic than usual, but still seemed like Mr. Rogers. His answers were canned, his tone of voice didn’t match the subject matter, and his attacks on Nye were delivered horribly.
I thought Kenny did good, but it was shady that his microphone kept cutting in and out during the begging till some of his staffers stood watch over the sound board. I saw Melody Scalley and Steve Batten messing with the knobs in the back of the room. It was no mistake, just malicious intent. It doesn’t take a genius to operate a sound board, but it takes a real loser to mess with a candidates microphone.
Chris i saw the mike board on the grassey noll
I was at the debate. All candidates did well. Here is the scorecard
1. Nye
2. Golden
3. Rigell
HAH! I saw the whole debate as well
1. Rigell
2. Golden
3. Nye
Nye was like a automatron; no response at all. Golden was strong first two question but then faded. Rigell was solid, and the bottom line the debate was on jobs and the economy which is Rigell’s strong suit.
Peter, you must not have been at the same debate I was. Scott Rigell answered every question in a way that showed he knows how the people of the 2nd district feel about what’s going on in Washington D.C., and offered his solutions to the the problems facing our country, rather than his war stories or his self perceived outstanding voting record. He has created hundreds of jobs in Hampton Roads, something Glenn nor Kenny has ever done. The stimulus package failed and unemployment is at a disturbing level. We NEED a representative like Scott who knows what they plan to do and knows where they stand on issues, not one who “thinks” (asks nancy pelosi) they have an idea of what they might do.
I saw a ton of Rigell supporters. I’ll tell you what – that is what I call grassroots support. I saw the same handful of people with golden stickers you see at every event. However, I saw people of all ages and races and backgrounds supporting Scott Rigell.
It was clear that Nye wasn’t ready for this – the crowd there supporting him was the same size as Golden’s.
Go Rigell.
Itson, simply because your insult would have been clever had you spelled “mic” and “knoll” correctly, I’m just going to let it pass.
Fact remains; Golden’s microphone was messing up repeatedly in the early part of the debate. The levels were continuously being changed and I personally saw Melody Scalley and Steve Batten messing with the sound board. After two of Golden’s staffers went over and sorted out the situation, the problems stopped.
Anyone who was there knows Golden’s went in and out. You can have a connection wrong and it will work or it won’t. When microphones act like they did at the debate, it is because of someone purposefully changing the levels.
@ ksimpson
The difference is that Nye and Golden don’t need to bring an army of paid supporters to feel safe at a debate. Rigell had at least 50 paid staff at that event. If you look at his financial report, he is actually paying way more than that. Most of them are high school kids.
The point of a debate is not to talk to your supporters. This strategy of bringing out people who support you is totally backwards. You need to be bringing undecided people to debates. If you have to spend thousands of dollars turning out supporters for a debate to feel secure, then you aren’t ready for to be a Congressman.
@chrismeerpool – even Scott Rigell doesn’t have the money to pay number of people there last night. I mean, really.
Also, then why would Golden show up with his “posse”?
Oh and real big of you to insult someone who makes a misspelling.
I just found it funny that he tried to take a swipe at my fact based argument by referencing a conspiracy theory and not even bothering to spell correctly. Not much credibility there…
I never said Rigell paid everybody, only that there was about 50 paid staff there, probably more.
Golden has a paid staff of 3. One was videotaping the event, the others were handling signs. Anyone else with him was a volunteer or a friend.
It is one thing for your supporters and friends to come watch you. It is another to assemble an army of high school kids at the drop of a hat to break all the rules of the forum by placing signs on school property and distributing literature before the debate.
I guarantee in payroll and miscellaneous expenses, Rigell spent at least $2,500 turning people out for the debate. Would he have done just as well with no obnoxious sign wars? Would he have done well without the planned clapping by pre-placed staffers?
@chrismeerpool you know, I know that Kenny will lose and he did horribly last night. Even if the MIC was working he still would have rambled on and on and never make a point.
I am pretty sure that there aren’t 50 paid staffers on Rigell’s payroll. Also, you ignore the fact that the people want Scott Rigell. They don’t want Kenny Golden.
Simply put, you keep going gung-ho for Golden and enjoy his Kinky Freidman cigars. Smoke one on Nov. 2nd when he fails to even get as many votes as Scott Taylor.
I’d rather not copy and paste the 20+ pages of itemized expenditures to different kids from his finance report, but if you really want me to, I will. Just give the word.
As for how Kenny did, that is a matter of opinion. The TV media thought he did well enough to give him positive coverage. The 3rd CAC thought enough of him and little enough of Rigell to hold the debate without his (Rigell’s) participation.
The people want a qualified honorable representative. Kenny is both of things. Kenny may not have the money to get his message out, but that doesn’t anything away from the fact that in experience, integrity, and leadership, he is head and shoulders above Nye and Rigell.
I will smoke cigar on Nov 2, but win or lose, it will because I stuck to my principles and supported the better man. I didn’t sell my soul for money the many in the GOP leadership. I didn’t get caught up in a paycheck from a car dealer like Rigell’s gung-ho high school minions. I supported the guy who served his country more than the other two candidates combined x3.
Can you make a coherent, logical argument as to why Rigell is more qualified than Golden?
43% of the Hampton Roads economy relates to the military. JFCOM, the carriers leaving, the two are the biggest jobs issues in this area. Golden is undeniably more qualified to handle both. He has been a ships captain and he is a plank owner and former senior official at JFCOM.
He has more degrees than Rigell, has manged larger budgets in the Navy than Rigell ($212 million annual budget for the Navy’s carrier based helicopter program), and has led more men then Rigell (10,000 sailors and marines when he commanded the largest amphibious task force since the Korean War).
well if you want to talk facts goldens funds can’t support a well run campaign so signs and staff are not in place no tv or support from a party or pac. there are hunders of volunteers who work there hearts out for all candidates. mr goldens campagin is destined to fail. we all know that. the question is how badly will it effect the election with his questionable campaign hurt the republican nominee (which he tried to be and failed miserably at winning)? mr goldens record is admirable and should be admired and appreciated by all. that said, not everyone in every situation can win. unfortunately this is the case. as for the problems that you express about the mics and the other candidates supporters and your unreasonable assertion that it was a set up does go with the grassey noll theory. when you feel the sand exiting the hourglass and begin to find conspiracies in all situations the writing is on the wall. when you tell me that something was going on funny with the mics reminds me of forrest speaking on the mall and the pig jerking the wires out of the SADS mic board. thats all i have to say about that.
KAsimpson, None of Kennys staff or volunteers were to be seated in the audience. Those seats were for the people who came to listen. Golden staff remained behind the back row or up on the mezzanine avoiding the glare off of Bylers bald spot.
The people who attended who were not part of the rpvb charade may be older but they are not stupid and they caught on real quick to the strategic surround em and clap on cue BS. Byler is a charade maestro, I am sure it worked on some but on others it came off as contrived and phony. Even caveman could do it.
I was very impressed with Rigell’s answer on illegal immigration. And I’m glad he took Nye to task on his health care vote. Nye might be a moderate now in his freshman term, but he’ll be free to vote like a real democrat in his second term. Also, with Obama on the ticket in 2012 he’ll have no fear of re-election. Stop this madness. Elect Scott Rigell and you won’t have to wait till the last minute to know how he’ll vote.
For change you can actually believe in vote Rigell on November 2!
Chris, you can just hardly stand the fact that Scott Rigell did so well last night. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be spending your whole night going back and forth on a blog. It’s very clear how you’re feeling right now-jealous. You are green with envy that he had so much support there and Kenny didn’t.
To personally accuse Melody Scalley of messing with the microphone is really inappropriate. I know Melody and she was probably trying to help since she does radio. She would never tamper with microphones in a malicious way. If this was some big ‘Rigell” plan why did Scott Rigell graciously offer to share his microphone? You’re showing the kind of desperation a person shows when they know their candidate can’t and won’t win. Please, stop it.
I was at this debate and I thought that Rigell came across as though his remarks were over rehearsed. And, his supporters clapping anytime that Scott opened his mouth was more than a little annonying.
And, has for knowing how Rigell is going to vote he will vote how his leadership and the RNC tells him to. And, that is not what we need in Congress right now. We need people who will vote for what is right not what one political party says is right while the other political party says that it is wrong.
Oh yes, Im so jealous I haven’t sold my soul for money and power like everyone else. I’m so obsessed that I stayed up “late” to talk on a blog. You got up at 7am to post a reply…
Give me a break dude, Melody Scalley is as shady as they get. She hates Kenny, she has a mean-spirited personality, and she has very little integrity as you can find out if you ever go to the eastern shore. From what I hear, she is Kenny’s best friend over there. She started a full scale revolt of the GOP and forced long time leaders to leave the party when her ego demanded she start her own, Eastern Shore GOP club independent from the city committees up there.
I saw her testing the mics at the beginning of the debate and messing with the knobs during the event. If she is so good with sound boards, why did the levels continuously change. A mistake means the microphone doesn’t work, when the levels continuously change, it is because of malicious intent. There is no arguing that.
Rigell is a really nice guy, he would never be told anything negative his campaign does. You forget who runs the Rigell campaign, Chris LaCivita, the dirtiest consultant Virginia money can buy.
Unlike you, I don’t think winning is everything. Come November, I will have a clear conscious no matter who wins. Rigell lock stock party vote will do less to help this country than people taking a stand and not supporting someone because of money. The more people break ranks with their party to support qualified candidates, the more chance this country has to survive.
If we keep voting for people because of money and party, then we will keep getting party hacks that vote for the same big government ideas and programs that George Bush got through. Given their track record, if you trust Eric Cantor and the House GOP leadership, you are out of your mind.
You think Obama let us down? That may be true, but he only got elected because the GOP screwed the pooch and ballooned the deficit. If you want someone to be part of that again, continue to elect unprincipled and inexperienced candidates. I’ve been told by senior party leaders and Rigell staffers that Scott will vote however Eric Cantor tells him too. That is unacceptable. Anyone who knows this should be unable to vote for Scott. If he takes orders from the national party, he shouldn’t be running for office.
Nye’s response to Rigell’s sound bite concerning health care and Pelosi was completely refuted, but the Rigell kool-aid drinkers weren’t listening. Nye was waiting for the final amendments to be forthcoming which were only finalized in the final hours. When it was apparent that Tricare, the health insurance affecting military dependents and retired was not protected, Nye voted no on the bill. Moreover, subsequently Nye sponsored bi-partisan legislation that has resulted in exempting Tricare from the Health Care Bill thus preserving health care for our war fighter’s families.. Spin it like you want, but Nye has done and accomplished more for veterans and military than Drake and Schrock had combined and more than Rigell in his negative attitudes could ever accomplish. Rigell’s predetermined scripted answers and sound bites were plainly evident by his responses being so afield from the panel’s questions to everyone other than the ardent Rigell supporters was obvious. Rigell was hammy and disingenuous.
The Carrier aside, not one word from the candidates about the biggest news for the Hampton Roads region: JFCOM and 2nd Fleet being “disestablished” during this Congressional recess.
http://hamptonroads.com/2010/08/memo-obama-could-ok-joint-forces-closure-sept-1
This is just plain comical. Kenny had a few folks standing around looking confused. Why are we here, they must have been thinking. Nye’s folks looked completely overwhelmed. I spoke with one, and they were not prepared for such a massive Rigell turnout. Let’s banter back and forth until Nov 2nd. It will be fun. When the smoke clears, Rigell wins this thing though. He has the best campaign, the most support, and has a party that is actually backing him. Nye can’t even get support from the dems, and Golden threw a fit and quit. Someone commented on his character…when Kenny didn’t get support from his own party, he dropped out to run indepenent. What about all the Republicans that believed in you? More Rigell voters now.
Oh, what debate were you watching? Rigell’s answers where scripted? He was passionate and genuine. Nye was reading directly from scripted answers, and kept bring up the same points about what he said he was going to do. Great. And he certainly didn’t stand up to party leadership. Maybe he thinks we’re all idiots, but there’s no way that’s happening. Pelosi would toast this guy, any day of the week. Sure, a freshman stood up to the speaker of the house, and her buddy obama. Have fun with that one.
Chris, there is no way that Rigell staffers told you he will vote however Eric Cantor tells him to vote, that is absurd.
Rigell was the clear winner of the debate. He showed clear, commanding economic wisdom, highlighted his proven small business, free market track record, and pointed out precisely where our current “leadership” has failed.
“Clarity on a bill comes to Rep. Nye when clarity comes to Speaker Pelosi on the vote count.” We need a leader representing our district, not a pawn.
Rigell is going to be a pawn of the GOP leadership. So you have no problem trading one pawn for another?
Scott Rigell is a leader in the community, has been for years. You can call him a pawn if you like. Those who know him understand what he brings to the table. Someone with strong ties to the Hampton Roads area is a better bet than Nye. Nye and his disappearing act is getting old.
Scott won, by a long shot. There wasn’t a single question he lost. Even if the crowd consisted of every democrat in the district he still would have won. He answered the questions better than anyone else, and that is what wins a debate. Not signs, not literature, not stickers and not staffers. Delivery, content, and clarity are what matter and he executed all three of those far better than the other two candidates.
You can complain about how well funded the Rigell campaign is but it just adds another contradiction to your argument. His financial success can be attributed to one thing, he’s a great businessman. One who has consistently balanced a budget, met a payroll, and dealt with the exorbitant and sky rocketing costs of healthcare. And be sure that managing a bureaucratic budget is far different from operating a business in the private sector. The funding for the Navy comes from the federal government and will continue to be provided with no regard to the efficiency of effectiveness of it’s use. In contrast, when Scott is working to meet payroll he is not reaching into an endless pocket, he had to spend money wisely and make tough decisions about how to spend it to maximize it’s value.
Whitt, hows that Koolaid tasting for ya? There was no debate per se, it was a good forum though. Let them face each other at an event organized as a debate and then it will be a real debate. A real debate means there are real interactive arguments without relying on the moderator to ask all the questions. Let the people hear the candidates asking each other and answering the questions. Can I get an AMEN. Until then, the GOP’s war on conservatism continues.
And Whitt, hindsight is 20/20. Where was the GOP nominee on JFCOM last month? This was old news for Kenny Golden when he issued an in depth article on the issue.
Scott Rigell came, saw and conquered. Bottom line is part of this debate had a grassroots component, and it was clear that 4/5ths of the debate hall were Rigell supporters.
Rigell did great, and I LOVE his first ad nailing Nye to Pelosi.
A vote for Nye is a vote for Pelosi indeed!
I am a resident of Thalia. Some gentlemen working for Captain Golden personally delivered an invitation to the 3rd precing debate. I did not see that any one candidate won or lost.
I am a conservative. When a Republican makes a donation to a democrat I have a problem.
http://fundrace.huffingtonpost.com/neighbors.php?type=name&lname=Rigell&fname=Scott&search=Search
@Jocelyn
Even more telling about your link, is their isn’t a (2008) Republican Presidential candidate listed. (?)
Jocelyn – I’m confused. Your link shows that Scott Rigell gave money to Thelma Drake. So what? I think you must be new to Bearing Drift. Scott Rigell’s political donation history has been extensively covered. He has apparently given well over $400,000 to Republican candidates and the Republican party over the years; he is a lifelong Republican.
Anyway, I started reading this Bearing Drift article and associated comments after a self imposed hiatus from this blog. It always makes me laugh to read the comments from conspiracy theorists like Chris Meeropol. Accusations of playing with a microphone? Seriously? I was at that debate and saw Rigell offer his microphone to Kenny, which Kenny proceeded to use for the rest of the debate. You think that was planned? Ridiculous. And the silly koolaid comments? Another campaign tried to make those comments about Rigell during the primary. Look where it got them.
Rigell’s campaign doesn’t play dirty; they just out-class the rest of the competition, which apparently makes people jealous. But, by all means, continue with the insults and the wild theories. Rigell isn’t paying any attention. He’s busy winning this race.
I suggest you all start focusing on the issues and how to replace Glenn Nye.
LC & On the fence, out of respect for Mrs. Schwart, (a wife and mother of 3 active duty family members if I remember), I checked the link and there is one 2008 presidential candidate listed. Unless there is a typo, the site clearly shows that $1010 was donated to Barack Obama by the president of freedom automotive. After the forum she did not seem moved by the gop nominee who in his own words re the donation was moved by Obama’s rhetoric and remains perfectly fine with it. People do take issue with this..
Can’t make this stuff up.
I dont know what is more irritating: 1.) the fact that Rigell donated to Obama’s campaign, or 2.) the fact that in order to get into the forum I had to pass through a gauntlet of Rigell supporters. I can’t imagine they were even supposed to be there passing things out and putting signs up.
It was neat to see Kenny Golden outside, in person, welcoming people to the forum.
Funny. I received 2 handouts: one for Mr. Golden and one for Mr. Nye. I guess Mr. Rigell, in his benevolence, allowed his volunteers to hand out pamphlets for his would-be opponents.
Scott clearly one the debate and the room. WVEC coverage was for the underdog (Mr. Golden) because that’s what sells.
To Chris Meeropol… You saw ME messing with the sound board? Then you are clearly delusional. I never TOUCHED the sound board. I recorded the debate on my computer so it could be aired on my radio show. The sound tech hooked up my interface for me and disconnected it after the debate was over. I couldn’t even reach the board from where I was sitting. Nor did I ever see Melody touch the board, and I was sitting right there the entire time. She was further away from the board than I was. I do know she helped set the mics up before the debate, since there was a lone tech trying to do the sound check. I thought that was pretty nice of her. The guy running sound was Robert Shands, a tech with the City of Virginia Beach. He alone was running the sound from the beginning of the debate until the end. Check with him and see if anyone else touched his board. So Chris, get your facts straight. As a matter of fact, why don’t you come on my radio show and make the accusation that I was screwing with Kenny’s mic? Utterly ridiculous. I was trying to get GOOD audio for air. Oh, and by the way, if you’re gonna mention me, can you at least spell my name correctly? You are the Spelling Police, right?
Turbo, I’m surprised you didn’t call Chris out on this. You were standing right there a good portion of the time and could clearly see neither of us touched the board. You even stepped forward and spoke to the tech once or twice about the problem…
Steve, by your own words, you were “messing” with the sound board. Now I will admit that since you were having someone hooking into audio to record it then that is probably what I saw in the time frame that Melody was running back and forth setting up the microphones on stage.
You should know as well as anyone that it should have been clear as day that one microphone was set differently than the other two. If Melody tested them, this should have been apparent, just by looking at the board, it should have been apparent. Microphones do not do just go on and off like it did during the debate under normal circumstances. Even if the mic was set up wrong by mistake, it would not go back to normal for a few seconds, then go haywire, then back to normal, and haywire again over the course of two answers.
Am I missing something here? You work in radio, so does Melody. You both should know more than me, yet Kenny’s microphone definitely had issues. Explain to me how that happened by mistake and I will apologize for the accusation.
As for your name, it being a name, means it could be spelled several different ways. Big difference between that and calling a mic “mike.”
All the same, sorry I spelled your name wrong.
The only person I witnessed working on the board was Mr. Shands. Chris, in Steves defense, when the feedback problem arose and I walked into the area he was sitting in, I never for a moment thought he had any involvement with the sound board operation and I was impressed that he was recording right off the board. Steve, I continue to be a fan and regular listener of your fine show, the only truly conservative am radio broadcast worth listening to in this region. Thank you Steve.
Someone commented to me that Kenny Goldens biggest “fan” Ms. Melody Scalley had “assisted” with the mic check. Knowing just how much Melody truly despises Kenny Golden, my first instinct was to check with the sound board operator. The settings appeared to be very different on each of the three microphones that were in front of the candidates but that is an observation and not an accusation. After some prodding the operator seemed to indicate there was an ongoing issue but the gop- nominee was kind enough to share his mic which allowed the event to continue without much further incident. The question was asked if the mic’s could be plugged into different channels…
Steve, I do not know who Chris is or what he or she looks like.. I was not near the soundboard from the beginning so I cannot vouch for whatever went on for 90% of the time. Case dismissed. Can I get an AMEN.
Chris-
By my own words? What the heck are you blabbering on about?
Yes you are missing something here. That would be that you don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. And you said you saw something happen that did not happen. I never touched the sound board. I took a feed from the audio tech and recorded the audio he provided on my computer. Period. There was no way anything I did could have affected the sound. I had nothing to do with setting up the sound. I simply showed up, took a feed, and recorded it. End of story.
There clearly WAS a problem with Kenny’s microphone. But another thing you’re missing is a lack in understanding of the process of running the sound. Each mic was turned up as the person used it, then back down again when they were done. The podium had a mic, as did each of the candidates. Every time the tech turned Kenny’s mic up we all heard the feedback. The tech was twiddling the knobs trying to figure it out, and I’m not sure he ever did figure out the cause. It sounded to me like Kenny’s mic was “hotter” than the rest in the monitor, or that perhaps there was a problem with the monitor feed on that particular mic channel, but the tech said he couldn’t figure out why that was. It wasn’t my board to run and I had no experience with the setup in that auditorium, so I kept to myself.
I wasn’t there when Melody helped with the sound check. All I know is what she and the tech told me, and from what I gathered from both of them all she helped him do amounted to little more than an extra set of hands. He got there later than he expected to, and running a sound check by yourself is no easy task. I cannot imagine anything she could have done to sabotage Kenny’s mic. There was something wrong with the way the monitor fed through the system (my guess) but again, the tech couldn’t figure it out.
The fact remains that you wrote, “I saw Melody Scalley and Steve Batten messing with the knobs in the back of the room. It was no mistake, just malicious intent. It doesn’t take a genius to operate a sound board, but it takes a real loser to mess with a candidates microphone.” I do not appreciate your accusation, especially since a) it wasn’t true- There is no way you saw me “messing with knobs” (your words, NOT mine) since I never touched the board, and b) you obviously know NOTHING about running sound. I don’t have to explain anything to you. I wasn’t running the sound. The “mistake” wasn’t mine to make, nor was it Melody’s. You should retract your accusation simply because you were wrong to make it in the first place. You did not see either of us “messing with the knobs” as it simply did not happen. Again, if you insist it did, and especially you insist there was some “malicious intent”, I challenge you to come on my show and make the accusation. We’ll get the tech on (who I never met until last Thursday night) and Melody at the same time, and see what their take is on exactly what happened.
“As for your name, it being a name, means it could be spelled several different ways.” Of course Kris, it’s not important to get the names right, especially if you’re making wild accusations. Oh wait, it’s “Chris”, isn’t it?
I look forward to seeing your retraction, or having you come on the show.
Turbo-
Thanks for your kind words.
It just infuriated me that someone made such an unfounded accusation, and made it sound like they saw something they couldn’t possibly have seen.
Thanks Turbo-
Amen, Brother
Over, and out…
I apologize for saying I saw you messing with the knobs, what I saw was activity in the sound booth as Kenny’s microphone cut IN AND OUT.
I will accept your explanation, however, the fact remains that your explanation only explains how it messed up the first time. Your reasoning does not explain how the microphone could have been set incorrectly, then correctly, then go out again WITHIN the same answer.
How did the technician get it right, then get it wrong, then turn the mic off, then turn it up wrong again?
You might think this is splitting hairs, but the odds of the independents microphone messing up repeatedly are astronomical. One time sure, but that mic cut in and out during two questions. I guess I’ll just have to accept that whoever was running the sound board and testing the mics was incompetent.
So I apologize. I was incorrect to state malicious intent. It was pure incompetence on the part of the event organizers, the sound booth operator, and Melody Scalley who tested the microphones.
Chris-
The invitation stands to come on the air with me and make your sarcastic accusations. Monday through Friday on AM 1650. The phone number is 757-454-1650. But I’m sure you won’t since you obviously have no interest in the truth, only in some sort of crazy “everybody is against my candidate” conspiracy theory. I have no further time to waste with you.
Have a nice life. I hope the delusions wear off soon for you.
For all, we had a good debate Thursday and obeyed all the rules set out by my friends from the 3rd Precinct CAC. We are good close friends so I didn’t allow any signs or bags and cookies as instructed. I have them but Bill Carson asked me to please keep my staff from playing that game. We didn’t but could have. So you Rigell cool aid drinkers won’t be shocked when it happens, I have over 300 4×8 ready to deploy along with 4000 yards signs. You’ll see them soon. On the numbers there, sure good crowd, some paid and many wearing Rigell stickers that will vote for me. Not going to out them at all as they will be important on 2 Nov. On the sound, yes there were mistakes but no malicious manipulation of the system. Steve Batton is one great gent and would never have anything to do with something like that. In fact the mistake is mine for not having a voice check done prior to the debate. Melody did the sound check but her voice doesn’t have the volume and depth of mine. My bad. Scott was gracious enough to lend me his so we really didn’t miss much. We’ll do better on the next one. Many of you out there want this to be over, it isn’t and won’t be till the 2nd of November. I’ll still be there, have any doubts, come by tomorrow for the happy hour or the VBTA debate on Sat. Sorry, Scott will not be there. VBTA is tough but like all the folks in the 2nd they deserve respect and a chance to question our future leaders. r Kenny
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The fact that a “mic” could mess up is impossible, so it has to have been a conspiracy!!!!!!!! – Are you serious?
Congressman Nye was a snooze at the Debate, and he had less support there than anyone else. (which is very sad)
In regards to the whole lit controversy above… I was given lit from Golden and Nye campaigners.
The Rigell supporters handed me an invitation to a Town Hall for that coming Monday, which I attended in Hampton. The only thing that they collected at the Town Hall if you had a question, was your name and your city. No one knew what question was going to be asked except the voter. I was amazed at how willing Scott Rigell was to answer ANY question! He has 3 more of these “Town Hall” events coming up.
Then, when I was leaving the debate, I was given a paper on what Rigell stands for. Nye has been my Congressman for close to 2 years now, and I have never even received an answer from an e-mail, much less an open event like Scott Rigell’s.
All of this talk about “mics” and conspiracies is just a losing team trying to distract others from the good things that Scott Rigell and his campaign are doing!
A vote for Glenn is a vote for Nancy – and a vote for Kenny is a waste!
Lynn22, you forgot to add that “paid for and authorized by..” at the end. You seem to have a lot in common with Joel Rubin. Biased yet delightfully unfair and unbalanced.
Turbo, I am just impressed.
And I once was a Golden fan, until he decided to leave the party. I am a Conservative, so it’s only natural for me to not be a supporter of Glenn Nye – plus, he is my Congressman and I JUST received the first 2 pieces of mail from him within the last few weeks. He sat around for so long ignoring his Constituents, and now he wants to start “franking” with MY money! Anyone can see what he’s doing, but I don’t appreciate my money paying for it!
Scott Rigell is answering voters questions, Glenn Nye is not! The choice is clear!
There you go again Lynn22, you forgot to add that “paid for and authorized by..” at the end. Kenny Golden was answering questions long before Scotty’s friends decided he should throw money at the race.
As for Nye, I would not worry too much about him but I would not underestimate the willingness of his party to mount a frontal assault on the far right in a backhanded attempt to link Scotty to it. Not thrashing the gop nominee, just calling it the way I percieve it.
Has anyone noticed that when Kenny Golden posts its always at 1AM or 2AM in the morning? Does anyone else find that a bit odd?
Bryan, some people work really late sometimes. Kenny is a do it until its done kind of get it done guy. When on missions I would imagine it is not 9-5 so after 31 years of active duty maybe he works on a different time schedule than you. During hunting season I get up around 3:30 grind some beans, brew a fresh pot o joe in the Bunn Thermofresh, browse the net and pour coffee when its done dripping.
To each his own. I bet Kenny sleeps well this eve.. been hammering signs up all day.
Some of us start the day early too.
+1 James
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