Politics

FAIRFAX, Va. — Mark Gibson, independent candidate for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, says he’s eager to engage the other candidates and media in a forum on Wednesday, September 12 at 8 p.m. televised by Reston Community Television, RCTV28 on Comcast. But, Gibson said, “I’m disappointed that the incumbent has declined.”

Gibson will appear along with Republican candidate Chris Perkins and Green Party candidate Joe Galdo. Moderated by Colin Mills, President of the Reston Citizens Association, and John Lovaas, host of RCTV28’s Reston Impact, journalists from three media outlets serving Reston – The Connection, Fairfax Times, and Patch.com – will pose questions to the candidates.

Democratic National Convention Delegate and Woodbridge Doctor Babur Lateef is providing insight to PotomacLocal.com readers this week from the DNC in Charlotte, N.C.

Democratic National Convention Delegate and Woodbridge Doctor Babur Lateef is providing insight to PotomacLocal.com readers this week from the DNC in Charlotte, N.C.

The convention begins today and runs through Thursday, when President Barack Obama will officially be nominated to seek a second term in the White House.

By JIM RILEY
For PotomacLocal.com 

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Thursday night capped off a successful three-day Republican National Convention, with a speech from the party’s nominee businessman and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

By JIM RILEY
For PotomacLocal.com 

Wednesday night was Paul Ryan’s night. It was his turn in the spotlight and a chance for those who don’t yet know that much about him to get a better insight into the man that he is. He did not disappoint.

By JIM RILEY
For PotomacLocal.com 

TAMPA, Fla. — After a slew of Tuesday meetings run by the RATE Coalition on tax reform and the National Journal on what to expect from a Romney administration, it was off to pre-convention receptions and then the big event itself.