With just under a week left to go before election day in Virginia (November 3), many local publications have put out voter guides/election previews.  And if there’s one thing cVillain does well, it’s put out.

But since we don’t do politics around here, I’ll just point you to other sites if you want serious coverage:

• A little gubernatorial preview from C-ville Weekly
• UNCUS looks into a non-Democratic Party candidate standing a chance in our Burg
• Local candidates overview from Los Hookers
• Cavalier Daily comments on Deeds-McDonnell race among students
• Voter guides from Charlottesville Tomorrow/Daily Progress (also, click on “Elections” at the top for complete coverage)

So now that all that is covered, we here at cVillain can get down to the important stuff.   We must get Scowly on the news.  Here’s the scenario: David Toscano is the delegate for the 57th district (covering Charlottesville and some of Albemarle County).  He’s basically running unopposed.  He’s going to win a walk.  Two years ago he won with 98.34% of the vote.  Well, we can make Scowly the second place finisher.  Vote however you like for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and City Council/Board of Supervisors.  Then, simply write-in “Scowly” for delegate.  Toscano will still win in a landslide, but we might just get enough votes to cause a slight ripple. 

And at least we’ll be having fun.  I mean, who are we, Fails Church?

So who’s with me???  Yeeeeaargh!  Scowly for Delegate!  FREEEEEEEDOM! 

[Photo credit: Theresa Thompson]

 Virginia is a swing state.  You have no reason to not vote.  If you don’t know where to vote, go here.

The City of Charlottesville announced last night that, in order to provide reliable transportation to the polls for all residents, CTS rides on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 will be free. That announcement was issued by Mayor Dave Norris at last night’s City Council meeting. As has been publicized, a record turnout is expected on Election Day and parking challenges may develop as a result of this interest particularly at the Downtown, Alumni, Venable, and Tonsler polling precincts. Residents are encouraged to carpool to the polls, arrive during non-peak hours such as the mid morning and afternoon, or take free public transportation. City staff is currently arranging for additional parking and safe transport to polling locations that may see the most pressing parking challenges.

For more information residents are urged to call 970-3250 or log onto www.charlottesville.org/vote

Many birdies have reminded us… GET REGISTERED TO VOTE.  Today is the last day you can do that.

Oh, and you still have till noon today to ask your questions in for Goode and Perriello.

You may or may not have seen our little birdie before. Maybe you are not a frequent reader of the site or maybe you are color blind (’cause he sits on the top right). I looked over the old thread where we introduced him to you and realized that you have a lot of ideas for his names. I’m going to setup a poll to narrow down the choices for names. The top names or so will be included in the final, shortened list and there will be one last voting round. Feel free to add names and tell your friends!