Cox 11 to Air Virginia Votes 2009 Special Series

Cox 11 to Air Virginia Votes 2009 Special Series

Candidates Running for Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General Discuss Issues with Guest Host Joel Rubin Programs to Premiere September 20

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 20, Cox 11 will premiere Virginia Votes 2009, a series of three programs hosted by veteran television reporter and political talk show host Joel Rubin. The shows feature all six of the candidates running for three statewide offices up for election in Virginia this year.

Virginia Votes 2009 includes interviews with Governor candidates: R. Creigh Deeds (D) and Robert McDonnell (R); Lt. Governor candidates William Bolling (R) and Jody Wagner (D); as well as Attorney General candidates Ken Cuccinelli (R) and Steve Shannon (D).

Virginia Votes 2009 will air across the state on Cox systems in Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia and Roanoke. In Hampton Roads, Virginia Votes 2009 is sponsored by TowneBank.

Leigh Woisard, Cox Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, says, "2009 is a very significant election in Virginia. Cox is pleased to be part of the educational experience for voters by bringing forward this in-depth series of interviews with the candidates running for the top three state offices."

During the interviews, the candidates will share their positions on critical issues facing the Commonwealth, including transportation, public safety and the state budget. The Virginia Votes specials will air as follows:

   Cox Hampton Roads Air Dates (Cox Channel 11):                Date                     Candidate                  Time        Sunday, September 20             Governor                8:30 p.m.        Sunday, September 20           Lt. Governor               9 p.m.        Sunday, September 20         Attorney General            9:30 p.m.        Sunday, September 27             Governor                 8 p.m.        Saturday, October 3            Lt. Governor               Noon        Sunday, October 4           Attorney General              8 p.m.        Wednesday, October 7             Governor                 7 p.m.        Saturday, October 10           Lt. Governor               Noon             October 11                  Governor                 8 p.m.             October 14              Attorney General             7 p.m.        Saturday, October 17        Lieutenant Governor           Noon        Sunday, October 25              Governor                  8 p.m.        Wednesday, October 28           Lt. Governor              7 p.m.        Saturday, October 31         Attorney General             Noon    Cox Roanoke Air Dates (Cox Channel 9):               Date                      Candidate                    Time     September 28 - October 4          Lt. Governor               2:30 p.m.      September 28 - October 4            Governor                 9:30 p.m.       October 5 - October 11         Attorney General             2:30 p.m.       October 5 - October 11           Lt. Governor               9:30 p.m.       October 12 - October 18             Governor                2:30 p.m.       October 12 - October 18         Attorney General            9:30 p.m.       October 19 - October 25           Lt. Governor              2:30 p.m.       October 19 - October 25             Governor                9:30 p.m.       October 26 - November 1         Attorney General            2:30 p.m.       October 26 - November 1           Lt. Governor              9:30 p.m.   

In Cox's Northern Virginia system, the program can be viewed on Cox On Demand. Visit www.Cox11.com for more details.

"I was very pleased that all six candidates agreed to participate in this very unique series of programs," says Joel Rubin, an award winning reporter for WAVY TV from 1976-1991 and then host of On the Record on WVEC TV from 1992-2008. "This is a critically important election for Virginia because of the state of the economy and voters will hear differing views on how to address the challenges facing the Commonwealth during the programs. I encourage everyone to watch all three because they will help them make more informed decisions when they vote on November 3."

For information on voter resources, polling places, absentee ballot requirements, and other matters, register voters may visit the State Elections Board website at http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Election_Information/Index.html.

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at 222-8432 or Felicia.Blow@cox.com.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com. In Hampton Roads, Cox has more than 400,000 basic cable subscribers.

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CONTACT: Felicia Blow, APR, +1-757-222-8432, felicia.blow@cox.com, or
Leigh Woisard, +1-757-222-8496, leigh.woisard@cox.com, both of Cox
Communications

Web Site: http://www.cox11.com/

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