tom perriello


Whatever happened? 10 updated stories Published on Jun 30th, 2011 22 comments Whatever happened after authorities slew the geese in Forest Lakes? Whatever happened to Oliver Kuttner's remarkably light car? What's the latest on the search for Morgan Harrington's killer? This...
Webb's seat: Washington Post pushes Perriello Published on Feb 11th, 2011 42 comments Lots of names are being bandied about as possible Democratic candidates to run for U.S. Senate following Jim Webb's February 8 announcement that he won't seek a second term. "Obviously they're...
Obamarama? Tom Perriello eyed for Administration post Published on Dec 15th, 2010 48 comments The president tried to save Perriello's old job with a Charlottesville rally on Friday, October 29. PHOTO BY TOM DALY Nothing's official yet, and the president has even delayed his announcement to...
Hurt takes 5th: Perriello upbeat in defeat Published on Nov 2nd, 2010 123 comments Tom Perriello concedes to boisterous supporters. PHOTO BY LISA PROVENCE In one of the most closely watched congressional races, Democrat Tom Perriello conceded defeat to Republican challenger state...
Obama time: Prez gives Perriello re-election push Published on Oct 29th, 2010 108 comments President Barack Obama appears in shirtsleeves on a chilly October evening in Charlottesville to rally support for Tom Perriello. –->SLIDESHOW PHOTO BY LISA PROVENCE They waited for hours....
$850K earmark: Jeff School needs Senate OK Published on Oct 22nd, 2010 14 comments Jefferson School Community Partnership prez Martin Burks, Vice Mayor Holly Edwards, and Congressman Tom Perriello stoke hopes for a revitalized Jefferson School. PHOTO BY LISA PROVENCE You've seen...
Snap: Seniors flock to a Hurt-free debate Published on Aug 11th, 2010 9 comments Talking heads and listening heads. PHOTO BY STEPHANIE MARIE GARCIA It was a packed house at the Senior Center on Wednesday as the Senior Statesmen of Virginia hosted the Fifth Congressional District...
Party politics: Perriello works the bar Published on Jul 3rd, 2010 1 comments "Would you care for a cocktail? PUBLICITY PHOTO On July 15, Congressman Tom Perriello takes a break from comedy ( la his new tv ad) and battling Tea Party activists to work behind the bar at Siips...
First in 5th: Perriello campaign ad gets him dirty. Literally. Published on Jul 1st, 2010 47 comments Tom Perriello doesn't freshen up before his close up. PHOTO FROM PERRIELLO AD At first, the television spot looks like standard political fare. Congressman Tom Perriello is talking earnestly into...
2 protests: War, Perriello office location draw citizens Published on Jun 21st, 2010 86 comments Jefferson Area Tea Party chair Carole Thorpe wants to assemble closer to Congressman Tom Perriello's office. PHOTO BY LISA PROVENCE The sidewalk in front of Congressman Tom Perriello's office was...
Perriello protests: Police warn of arrests for trespassing Published on Jun 15th, 2010 42 comments A November 10 protest in front of U.S. Representative Tom Perriello's office made doing business difficult for the Glass Building tenants. PHOTO BY LISA PROVENCE Congressman Tom Perriello faces a...
Dean: Perriello re-election chance to reject 'Palin fringe' Published on Mar 29th, 2010 52 comments Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean is on the warpath for Rep. Tom Perriello, whom Adam Clymer (famous for being called a "major league ***hole" by President Bush) has dubbed “...
Obama, DNC use Perriello incident to raise money Published on Mar 26th, 2010 47 comments The Democratic National Committee and President Obama's "Organizing for America" are trumpeting the incident involving a severed hose on a portable gas grill at the home of Rep. Tom Perriello’s...
Gas party? FBI investigates cut line at Perriello home Published on Mar 24th, 2010 155 comments Update 3/28/10: Now the DP is reporting that Rep. Perriello’s brother received a threatening letter in the mail the same day the tube on his gas grill was cut. Update 3/26/10 2:53pm: The DP’s Brian...
Palin de-friends Perriello Published on Mar 23rd, 2010 88 comments Former VP candidate Sarah Palin instructs her friends on Facebook to take aim at 5th District Representative Tom Perriello and 19 others who voted for President Obama's healthcare package and replace...
Perriello candor draws attention Published on Mar 19th, 2010 10 comments Frosh Congressman Tom Perriello spoke candidly/cynically about a Congressional tendency to spend, and that won him a headline Thursday–- "Dem Congressman: 'If You Don't Tie Our Hands, We Will...
Perriello's place II: Olbermann calls Whitehead 'worst' Published on Dec 15th, 2009 25 comments John Whitehead accepts his "worst person in the world" award. FILE PHOTO BY JEN FARIELLO As last week's cover story, "Perriello's place: When free speech collides with private property," hit the...
New trend? Local protesters denounce effigy burning Published on Nov 16th, 2009 69 comments Jefferson Area Tea Party chairman Bill Hay has his differences with Congressman Tom Perriello, but he does not condone burning Perriello in effigy. PHOTO BY LISA PROVENCE About a week after Guy...
Deeds kicks off tour Published on Aug 3rd, 2009 0 comments Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds bounds up to the stage for the launch of his "Deeds Country" tour. A crowd of over 150 supporters came out to the Downtown Mall Sunday, August 2....
Congress to probe bogus letters to Perriello Published on Aug 1st, 2009 4 comments Representative Edward Markey (D-Mass.) has said that a House panel will investigate the blazing-hot controversy over letters purporting to come from two Charlottesville organizations to sway freshman...