Survey USA says Hurt increased his lead to 26 points
Survey USA doubles down: its latest poll has Robert Hurt’s lead rising to 26 points.
Survey USA says Hurt increased his lead to 26 points
Survey USA doubles down: its latest poll has Robert Hurt’s lead rising to 26 points.
The New Civil Rights Movement
During the mid-20th century many American cities and towns were suffering under the injustice of discrimination. In many cases government authorities were forcing businesses to segregate their facilities and services. Many public facilities across the country were segregated. It was in the midst of all of this that Dr. Martin Luther King, stood up in [...]
State computer woes: Does Sam Nixon wish he’d stayed in the House of Delegates?
What a problem to have in your first few months. Media around the Commonwealth have been covering the outage of state computer servers for well over a week. Among those state agencies affected the worst were DMV, who had trouble issuing license renewals, and the Department of Social Services, where briefly there was concern that [...]
Will Clark’s debt end up damaging Hurt?
Jeff Clark, independent congressional candidate in the 5th District, has a problem: Debt. But his problem may become Republican Robert Hurt’s nightmare.
The Growing Irrelevancy of Unions
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2009 union membership in the United States comprised of 12.3% of the workforce, hitting an all-time low. Membership has been on a steady decline since it peaked in 1973 at almost 21 million Americans, or 24.1% of the workforce.
GOP seeks ethics probe of Ball by House of Representatives
1st Congressional District GOP Chair Tom Foley is seeking the House of Representatives to do an ethics investigation of Democratic candidate Krystal Ball over campaign finance reports.
Unprecedented Republican lead in polling
We’re nearing one of the two crucial stretches in campaigning. Labor Day weekend is one of the times when people traditionally settle on preferences for the November ballot. You’ll see it in poll after poll after poll. (The second is the final two weeks when “undecideds” decide, and even those are usually people who pretty [...]
Rigell fulfills promise to Bearing Drift by signing Tea Party pledge
Republican candidate for Congress in Virginia’s 2nd District, Scott Rigell, pledged an oath to the Hampton Roads Tea Party last week, fulfilling an earlier promise made to Bearing Drift.
Cuccinelli Issues Opinion on Abortion Clinic Regulation
Last week, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli issued an opinion on whether or not the Commonwealth can regulate the operations of abortion clinics. This opinion came at the request of Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) and Sen. Ralph Smith (R-Botetourt). Cuccinelli ruled after thoroughly reviewing the existing law and other court decisions that the Commonwealth could regulate [...]
Creigh Deeds: Loser-in-Chief
Governor Bob McDonnell beat Creigh Deeds so badly, most Virginians would understand if Deeds quit the Senate altogether to sell popcorn at your local movie theater.
Health Physics Group endorses Uranium mining at Coles Hill
The Virginia Chapter of the Health Physics Society (dedicated to radiation safety) has endorsed uranium mining at Coles Hill.
Review: “Poorer Richard’s America” – some “Common Sense” for today’s patriots
“Poorer Richard’s America” by Tom Blair is written in the voice of Benjamin Franklin to critique modern-day U.S. society and public policy. It is a call to action from a voice from the past.
Cuccinelli, House Republicans advancing illegal immigration agenda with McDonnell and Stewart
Virginia Republicans are taking proactive steps under Gov. Bob McDonnell, Atty Gen. Ken Cuccinelli, and Prince William’s Corey Stewart at illegal immigration reform.
Mosquerade
Opposing the mosque at Ground Zero is un-American and we can show the world our cultural superiority by leading by example.
Taxpayers spend millions on NASCAR and Microsoft in Southern Virgnia
Virginia taxpayers are set to pay nearly $4 million to attract Microsoft to Mecklenburg and retain two races at Martinsville, setting up the Commonwealth for a $900 million economic boon.
Perriello Joins Boehner’s Call for Geithner’s Resignation…Or Not
Rep. Perriello echoes Rep. Boehner’s call for Tim Geithner’s resignation at a recent townhall meeting in Ruckersville, but demonstrates that his promise is invalid outside the boundaries of his district.
To Bolster Border Security, Accept Offers of Assistance from Local Law Enforcement
Has the Obama Administration done anything to address border security issues? During President Obama’s term, we have witnessed the federal government taking a do-nothing approach towards enforcing immigration laws. This is threatening our national security. Members of Congress are speaking out against the federal government’s approach on immigration law enforcement. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) said [...]
McDonnell forms Virginia commission in response to JFCOM closure announcment
Governor Bob McDonnell has formed a commission to advise him on strategies to keep military installations from closing in Virginia.
Norfolk sinking; city government all wet
If you’ve ever had the chance to drive through the city of Norfolk after a heavy rainstorm, you know that you’d rather have a boat than a car. In a blinding flash of the obvious, WAVY-10 local did a report on Norfolk’s flooding problems – the city’s solution: to contract with a foreign company and [...]
How to solve Virginia’s transportation woes: Step 1 – Change the name of the Research Council.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is being audited to see where the government can find cost savings and become more efficient. The first recommendation is to change the name of the reseach council to the Virginia Transportation Innovation Center.
Is Donald McEachin the left’s new J. Marshall Coleman?
The rumor mill has it that State Senator Donald McEachin is running for statewide office. He says on his blog that it’s not Governor. But he’s established a PAC, a blog and a Facebook page. Maybe it’s just that every modern day politician realizes those are essentials. Or is McEachin seeking another run at the [...]
Krystal Ball’s very good year
Krystal Ball’s stock transactions and personal loans to her campaign raise questions of ethics in her campaign for congress.
Perriello slams Hurt for HB3202
Back when the 5th District nominee was not known, I expressed my concern about the tax-hiking history of Rob Hurt. Wouldn’t you know it, Tom Perriello blasted Hurt on the Transportation Tax Hike of 2007 (otherwise known as HB3202). From a local perspective, I can only say this – if Perriello beats Hurt, it will [...]
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