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  • Warner, Nye Hold Town Hall on Hampton Roads Economy

    Virginia Beach--Today, Governor Mark Warner, candidate for the U.S. Senate, and Glenn Nye, candidate for the U.S. House, held a Town Hall about the economy and business issues with hundreds of Hampton Roads employees. Warner and Nye stressed their records of pragmatic problem solving--Warner as...

  • Nye, Veterans Refute Drake's "Lying" Attacks about GI Bill, Call for Honesty from Drake

    Virginia Beach--On Thursday, Glenn Nye and local veterans held a press conference to set the record straight and challenge Thelma Drake to be honest with voters about her record in Congress. Under pressure to explain her vote against better education benefits for veterans, Drake lashed out with a...

  • Virginian-Pilot Endorses Glenn Nye

    Two years ago, this page endorsed U.S. Rep. Thelma Drake's re-election, citing her "superior command on all the issues and her advocacy for her constituents, especially the military and veterans." Things have changed. Her opponent in 2008 is Glenn Nye, a Norfolk native of...

  • Sen. Webb: Glenn Nye "Will Be a Great Voice for the Military"

    Virginia Beach, VA--On Saturday, U.S. Senator Jim Webb and Congressional candidate Glenn Nye held a press conference with Hampton Roads veterans and military families. Webb stated that Glenn Nye's experience working alongside our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan has well prepared him to...

  • Nye Takes on Drake on Channel 13's "On The Record"

    Glenn Nye challenges Thelma Drake's failed record and her false attacks during their debate on Channel 13's "On the Record." Don't miss Thelma Drake's amazing refusal to express sympathy for all those who are losing their homes in the economic downturn or her surprise...

  • Majority Leader of Congress Says Nye "Will Go on Armed Services Committee"

    Nye "offers a perspective that not a lot of people have." Norfolk, VA--Today Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, the second highest ranking member of the House of Representatives, came to Norfolk to campaign for Congressional candidate Glenn Nye. Hoyer and Nye met this afternoon with...

  • Nye-Drake Race Now Called "Toss Up" by Rothenberg Political Report

    NATO Admiral Calls Nye the kind of leader "I want to see in Washington" Hampton Roads, VA--Today the race for the Virginia's second Congressional seat became even more competitive as the nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report upgraded it to "Toss Up/Tilt Republican."...

  • Nye Challenges Drake's Ineffectiveness, Pushes for New Direction at Candidates Forum

    Norfolk, VA-With the Congressional candidates for Virginia's second district running virtually neck and neck, the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues hosted a public forum last night featuring Glenn Nye and Thelma Drake. Nye challenged Drake to defend her failed, partisan record, which has...

  • Nye defends his role in release of hostage

    VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (WAVY.com) -- Democratic Congressional Candidate Glenn Nye uses his State Department experience working overseas as part of his qualifications to unseat Republican Congresswoman Thelma Drake. Nye held a news conference blasting Drake for calling into question those...

  • Drake's shot at Nye's taxes fires blank

    Drake's shot at Nye's taxes fires blank Virginian-Pilot Opinion Editorial (09/23/08) In the minutes before Monday's 2nd District debate began, Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue Phil Kellam stood in the foyer...

  • Congressional candidates Drake, Nye debate in Beach

    Congressional candidates Drake, Nye debate in Beach   By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot © September 12, 2008 Congresswoman Thelma Drake and challenger Glenn Nye faced off Friday in their first debate, a cordial...

  • Nye Shows Strong Performance in First Debate

    Nye Shows Strong Performance in First Debate: Outlines Clear Differences in Approach and Issues Virginia Beach, VA - The results from today's Congressional debate between Democratic Candidate Glenn Nye and Congresswoman Thelma Drake are clear. Glenn Nye emerged as the candidate...

  • Hampton Roads Applauds Governor Mark Warner's Democratic Keynote Speech

    CONTACT: Rick Fromberg, 757-273-7217 Glenn Nye for Congress rfromberg@glennnye.com Hampton Roads Applauds Governor Mark Warner's Democratic Keynote Speech "Like me, citizens across Hampton Roads are proud to support Governor Warner in his bid for Senate, and we believe he will be a...

  • Drake rival Nye touts plan he says will lower gas prices

    Drake rival Nye touts plan he says will lower gas prices   By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot © August 3, 2008 U.S. Congressional candidate Glenn Nye, who's challenging Rep. Thelma Drake in the 2nd District, has...

  • Beach's 2nd District race shapes up to be competitive

    Beach's 2nd District race shapes up to be competitive By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot © July 28, 2008 VIRGINIA BEACH Despite a virtually unknown challenger with no political experience, the 2nd District race may prove to be one of the region's most...

  • Nye raises more money than Rep. Drake in latest cycle

    Nye raises more money than Rep. Drake in latest cycle By Aaron Applegate The Virginian-Pilot © July 17, 2008 VIRGINIA BEACH Democratic challenger Glenn Nye raised more money than his opponent, U.S. Rep. Thelma Drake, in the latest campaign finance cycle but lags behind her...

  • Glenn Nye on HearSay with Cathy Lewis - WHRO Radio

    HearSay with Cathy Lewis on WHRO hosted Thelma Drake and Glenn Nye on July 9, 2008   Please click to listen to the HearSay with Cathy Lewis July 9th show

  • The Eastern Shore News Covers Glenn's Visit to Wachapreague

    At a carnival, Nye vies for name recognition By Ted Shockley The Eastern Shore News Editor WACHAPREAGUE -- Pop the ultimate gotcha question on The Man Running Against Thelma Drake, and he answers just as quickly. Glenn Nye's name isn't...

  • Glenn Nye Praises Supreme Court Decision Protecting Second Amendment Rights

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2008 Glenn Nye Praises Supreme Court Decision Protecting Second Amendment Rights   Virginia Beach, VA-- Glenn Nye, Democratic Candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 2nd District, released the following statement praising...

  • Glenn's Statment on Thelma Drake's Support of Gas Price Gouging

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2008   THELMA DRAKE VOTES FOR GAS PRICE GOUGING, AGAINST VIRGINIA FAMILIES Virginia Beach, VA--Virginia 2nd District Democratic Nominee Glenn Nye today released the following statement in response to Thelma Drake's vote against the H.R....

  • Glenn Nye Gets Nice Show of Support from House Majority Whip James Clyburn

    NEWPORT NEWS, VA., DAILY PRESS Glenn Nye Gets Nice Show of Support From House Majority Whip James Clyburn By Kimball Payne House Majority Whip James Clyburn was in Norfolk Tuesday morning for a prayer breakfast with local pastors and state lawmakers to show his support for Glenn Nye ....

  • U.S. House Leader Campaigns for Drake Opponent in Norfolk

    U.S. House Leader Campaigns for Drake Opponent in Norfolk The Virginian-Pilot © June 17, 2008 By Austin Wright NORFOLK The third-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives campaigned in Norfolk on Tuesday morning for a political newcomer who is running against two-term...

  • Washington Post; Keep An Eye On Glenn Nye

    http://blog.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2008/06/convention_recap.html#more?hpid=topnews 3) Keep an eye on Glenn Nye. The Democratic candidate in the 2nd congressional district, Nye will face off against Rep. Thelma Drake (R-Va.). Although only 33, Nye has...

  • "Meet Glenn Nye"--Portfolio Weekly

    Youthful enthusiasm is a beautiful thing —especially when it is still unspoiled by the business-as-usual in Washington. Thirty-three-year-old Glenn Nye, who’s running his first campaign for public office in a race against Republican incumbent Thelma Drake for Virginia’s...

  • Senator Jim Webb Endorses Glenn Nye for Congress

    SENATOR JIM WEBB ENDORSES GLENN NYE FOR CONGRESS Virginia Beach, VA--Virginia 2nd District Nominee Glenn Nye today received the endorsement of United States Senator Jim Webb.   "I am pleased to endorse Glenn Nye for Congress in Virginia's Second Congressional...

  • Non-Partisan Cook Report Ranks VA-02 As One of Most Competitive Races in the Nation

    Non-Partisan Cook Political Report Changes VA-02 Race Ranking to “Leans Republican” Cook Report Calls VA-02 “GOP Trouble Spot”, Says Thelma Drake “ has yet to establish a strong grip” Virginia Beach, VA – The Cook Political...

  • Glenn Nye Statement in Commemoration of National Police Week

    GLENN NYE STATEMENT IN COMMEMORATION OF POLICE WEEK Virginia Beach, VA – Glenn Nye, Democratic Nominee for Congress in Virginia's Second District, today released the following statement in commemoration of National Police Week: "Yesterday, I attended dignified...

  • Glenn Nye Statement on Thelma Drake's Foreclosure Vote

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2008   CONTACT: Rick Fromberg, 757-273-7217 rfromberg@glennnye.com GLENN NYE STATEMENT ON THELMA DRAKE'S VOTE AGAINST FORECLOSURE RELIEF Virginia Beach--Virginia 2nd District Democratic Nominee Glenn Nye released the following...

  • Glenn Nye Statement on Increase in Virginia Foreclosures In March

    GLENN NYE STATEMENT ON INCREASE IN VIRGINIA FORECLOSURES IN MARCH "Independent leadership on this crisis is long overdue. While Washington politicians bicker and posture along partisan lines, Americans are losing their homes."   Virginia Beach, VA -- 2nd District...

  • Democrat Nye files to challenge Rep. Drake

    Democrat Nye files to challenge Rep. Drake The political novice says he has raised over $250,000 for the race. BY DAVID LERMAN 202-824-8224 April 11, 2008 WASHINGTON Democratic political novice Glenn Nye announced Thursday that he filed signatures to place his name on...

  • Congressman Owen Pickett Endorses Glenn Nye for Congress

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2008   CONTACT: Rick Fromberg, 757-273-7217 rfromberg@glennnye.com Congressman Owen Pickett Endorses Glenn Nye for Congress “Glenn Nye has the independence, leadership and experience to bring needed change to...

  • Check out Glenn on Channel 13 News

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  • Nye asks 'Where are Thelma Drake's priorities?"

    Drake's bid for Angelina Jolie's Iraq input draws foe's fire THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT By Dale Eisman Mother- actress- humanitarian- goodwill- ambassador Angelina Jolie got a new title on Saturday: campaign issue. Glenn Nye, a Democrat hoping to challenge U.S. Rep. Thelma...

  • Daily Press weighs in on Nye campaign

    NEWPORT NEWS, VA., DAILY PRESS Political newcomer Glenn Nye, a Democrat, has filed paperwork and started a fundraising push to run against Drake. By KIMBALL PAYNE NORFOLK - U.S. Rep. Thelma Drake warned supporters Monday to expect a tough re-election campaign this year, saying she expects...

  • Glenn Nye steps in to challenge Drake

    Daily Kos February 22, 2008

  • Frustrated By U.S. Policy, Foreign Service Veteran Challenges Virginia GOP Incumbent

    CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS By Greg Giroux, CQ Staff The war in Iraq and security risks facing the U.S. around the world have prompted running policy debates in Congress, but it has also prompted one Democratic political novice with foreign policy experience to run for Congress out of frustration...

  • Glenn Nye for Congress

    Daily Kos February 4, 2008

  • Glenn Nye Announces Run for Congress

    NEWPORT NEWS, VA., DAILY PRESS Newcomer seeks Drake's ouster Democrat Glenn Nye is challenging the two-term Republican U.S. House incumbent. By DAVID LERMAN WASHINGTON - Democrat Glenn Nye, a former diplomat and Norfolk native, announced his candidacy for Congress Wednesday in a bid...

  • Nye Announces for the 2nd

    Vivian J. Paige January 31, 2008

  • It's Official: Glenn Nye, the Congress Guy!

    VB Dems January 31, 2008

  • We Have a Candidate Against Thelma

    Raising Kaine January 31, 2008

  • A Challenger for Thelma Drake

    The Shad Plank January 30, 2008

  • Dem Foe to Virginia Rep. Drake Worked Aid Projects in Iraq

    CQ TODAY ONLINE NEWS By Greg Giroux, CQ Staff Republican Rep. Thelma Drake — who in 2006 narrowly won a second term in Virginia’s typically Republican-leaning 2nd Congressional District, and is regarded as potentially vulnerable in her race this year — has drawn...

  • Glenn Nye: A Diplomat in Congress

    VB Dems January 3, 2008

  • Diplomatic approach is Norfolk man's way to help

    THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT By Matthew Jones NORFOLK During the past year, Glenn Nye had a ritual when the incoming mortar alarms sounded in Baghdad's Green Zone: Get up. Get out of bed. Put on body armor. Wait until the coast was clear. Nye, 33, returned home to Norfolk in...

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