Yesterday, my post on Obama’s speech on race was mainly focused on his inclination to use big government as the solution to the nation’s woes; however, there were two other really important points that also should be highlighted.

If the Democratic leadership in the House is so against the “Protect America Act”, then just vote on it. It’s interesting, but for all their rhetoric in 2006, they sure are a party of little action.

(h/t: The Freedom Project)

Wednesday, Mar. 19: Amit Singh, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Eighth Congressional District
Monday, Mar. 24: Attorney General Bob McDonnell
Monday, Mar. 24: Former Gov. Jim Gilmore, candidate for U.S. Senate
Wednesday, Mar. 26: Bob Berry, candidate for U.S. Senate

These are the dates of the interviews, not necessarily the date of release.

I’m not making any promises, but if you have a question or a topic you want me to address, please leave a comment below.

In what will certainly be the most talked about speech of the week, and could finally sink Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign, Sen. Barack Obama delivered impassioned remarks on the state of race in America, the pursuit of happiness, and his relationship with his long-time spiritual leader, Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

Did Rev. Jeremiah Wright have influence on Sen. Barack Obama and his belief system? Is it appropriate to question Wright’s influence on Obama, especially when he uses phrases such as “God damn America“? What about media bias? Has there been a difference in coverage between Pres. Bush appearing at Bob Jones University for a speech in 2000 and how the media is treating Obama today? Regardless, it’s dominating the news…making Rev. Wright our person of the week.

P.S….great comment in the Gateway Pundit link:

Now… Imagine if Bush hadn’t just given a speech, but also…

** Was an active member of the church for 20-years.
** Was married by Bob Jones
** Had his children baptized by Bob Jones
** Gave tens-of-thousands to the church
** Titled a book after one of Jones’ sermons
** Had regularly listened to Jones’ sermons on tape while at grad school
** Had appointed Jones to his campaign
** Claimed Jones as his spiritual mentor

…and then claimed he was “only vaguely aware of Bob Jones University’s policies and past”?

Democrats may campaign about illegal immigration, but it’s like tax cuts, smaller government and strong defense - they really don’t like to actually do anything about it.

Congresswoman Thelma Drake wants the Congress to vote on a Democrat bill that both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are campaigning in favor of, and the Democrats are saying “NO”

I don’t mean to oversimplify, but we have a huge government bureaucracy, we’re engaged in entangling alliances, our taxes cover nearly a half year of an individual’s labor in order to pay them, we participate in foreign adventurism, religion is anathema, our conversations are monitored, most of our leaders, despite unethical behavior, remain in office, we can’t get fuel from our own lands, and those that do try to offer solutions to our most pressing problems usually get voted out of office for “compromising.”

Can someone please tell me what the heck is going on? Is this really what the Founders envisioned?

Certainly not. But I think Romans of the Republic, towards its latter years, would recognize the symptoms.

One point of optimism: today in New York, new governor, David Paterson, said that today was a historic occasion; not because he is the first black governor, but because the rule of law prevailed and no individual is above the law.

Well, there’s still hope.

While Democratic presidential contenders Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Hussein Obama continue to flail about, Sen. John McCain is enjoying a little March Madness.

It would appear that former state Sen. Marty Williams has lost no affection for current RPV 3rd Congressional District Chair Mike Wade. Yikes!

Gary Byler, longtime GOP activist in Virginia Beach and husband to the late RPV National Committeewoman Jennifer Byler, is seeking to become the chairman of RPV’s Second Congressional Committee. Byler has decided to challenge current committee chair, Bruce Meyer, who has the backing of, well, just about everyone, including, and perhaps most importantly, Rep. Thelma Drake.

Two houses. Both controlled by Democrats. Two separate budgets. Both have massive spending increases. Both fail to do anything on Congressional earmarks. But one saving grace is one budget will keep the Bush tax cuts in for a remaining three years (the Senate version), but the other (the House) will eliminate them immediately.

U.S. Rep. J. Randy Forbes (R-VA04) has created his own spin on interacting with constituents by launching what he calls a “solutions lab” from his award-winning congressional web site.

Republican Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner of Ohio stopped by Virginia Beach yesterday for a fundraiser on behalf of Rep. Thelma Drake. Here are audio excerpts of some very interesting things Boehner said on:

• What’s it like to be in the minority and why losing in 2006 may have been the best thing for Republicans
• The presidential race and the outlook for congressional campaigns
• FISA
• Involvement and how to best represent your district (Glenn Nye — this is for you)
• Energy (Includes what Lou Holtz thinks about the cost of gasoline)
• How to keep Virginia Red and his thoughts on Northern Virginia
• Education
• The retirement of Adm. William Fallon as CENTCOM

Listen to all the clips in one string…

 

 Rep. John Boehner, Republican Leader -- Mar. 14, 2008 [17:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (416)

Sen. Jim DeMint’s amendment to ban earmarks for a year came crashing down on a 71-29 vote last night. How did Virginia’s Senators vote?

Both John Warner and Jim Webb voted against the moratorium, showing that political pork remains their favorite white meat.

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