Newsroom Archive for 11/14, 2007

 

**MEDIA ALERT: Virginia Currents Thursday Night**
Nov 14 2007 - 8:00am

**MEDIA ALERT**
Virginia Currents program, PBS television
Richmond and Charlottesville markets
Thursday night, November 15 at 8-8:30pm

The Virginia Currents television program on Thursday night will include a member of the Sorensen Institute's Political Leaders Program Class of 2007. David Ledbetter, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Waynesboro, is among the guests. Discussion on the program with host May-Lily Lee will focus on the present and future of rural Virginia, from crime to economics.

The program will be broadcast live on Thursday evening, November 15, from 8-8:30pm on WHTJ in Charlottesville and WCVE in Richmond.

PODCAST: Quentin Kidd 11.13.07
Nov 14 2007 - 9:41am


Professor of Political Science Quentin Kidd of Christopher Newport University joined Coy Barefoot yesterday afternoon on "Charlottesville—Right Now!" to discuss the recent elections in Virginia. What does this mean for the General Assembly? How to explain Democrats winning in conservative Hampton Roads? What is the "suburban thesis?"

   
   
   

Featured Alumni

  • Mike Taylor.jpg

    Mike Taylor

    Danville/Southside Leaders Program

    Class of 2005

    The first person to graduate from three Sorensen programs, Mike was elected Sheriff of Pittsylvania County in November 2007. He is also a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2006 and the Candidate Training Program Class of 2006.