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Buchanan has lost it

Is he actually defending Hitler’s actions for invading Poland over a Germanic speaking port?
Good Lord.

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Is tonight the night?

Two months ago when I was experimenting with a daily podcast I declared that Hillary Clinton’s candidacy was all but dead; however, the American woman who most exemplifies the spirit of perseverance continues to fight the Obama tidal wave with what some might call a campaign for power over a campaign for democracy.
Regardless, citizens of [...]

For our “Pittsburgh” fans in western Virginia

Comin’ For YA!

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Gilmore on Issues, November Election

The Washington Times has the interview with Jim Gilmore here. Gilmore offers some criticism of Bush, particularly after Bush’s trip to the Middle East last week. Gilmore offers more tough talk than happy talk: “…his party is ’splintered’ both at the national level and in Virginia, and that Mr. Bush should have taken a more [...]

Brownlee running

AP is reporting that John Brownlee will be making his AG-candidacy announcement today. What clued them in?

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Would ‘Prime Minister’s Questions’ Work in the States?

John McCain has proposed it, but is it a gimmick or an improvement?  Would it make the Executive Branch more transparent, or simply increase the partisan rancor on both sides?
Christopher Hitchens seems to think it’s a great idea.  I am not convinced.  Chief among the differences between the President of the United States and the [...]

Is Conservatism Dead?

In a word, no. 
However, I still recommend that everyone read this highly compelling article in the New Yorker regarding the state of the conservative movement.  While I think it paints a bleaker picture than is necessarily the case, there is some stark analysis in there from conservatives of all stripes. This quote rang particularly true: “Every [...]

What’s Missing from the Barr Juggernaut?

From Marc Ambinder via Matt Lewis comes a Russ Verney strategy memo from the nascent Bob Barr presidential campaign. Methinks ol’ Russ missed a few critical elements in here. See if you can find them:
These days, politics seems to revolve around polling and predictions. I’m not convinced it’s the best use of anyone’s [...]

Why transportation plans fail

Because this is the attitude of those promoting them. “Sometimes I wonder why they have town hall meetings” - Calling citizen comments “mostly noise” - Criticizing citizens for speaking their own ideas since “No one referred to anything he said” - and saying that next time Tim Kaine comes to town, citizens should [...]

Forbes: Protect English-only Employers

In a press release today, Rep. J. Randy Forbes (R-VA04) announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 4464, the Commonsense English Language Act, which would protect employers from lawsuits simply because they require English-only in the workplace.

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Can’t wait for Nuckols’ article next year

Christina Nuckols, an editorial writer for the Virginian-Pilot, and former General Assembly beat reporter (whom one delegate always shakes their head when I mention her name), decided to grace us this Sunday with her analysis of her perception of a Republican “fracture.”

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Congrats, Eileen!

In this Sunday’s Virginian-Pilot, an editorial from the new Hampton Roads Conservation Coordinator for the Sierra Club appeared in the paper. The author? One Mrs. Eileen Levandoski of VB Dems fame.

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Singh-Ellmore race down to last few weeks

Amit Singh recently held a fund-raiser with Rep. Ron Paul and State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli, helping garner over $57K in donations. Mark Ellmore just picked up five new GOP endorsements from within the 8th District. With just over three weeks to go in the race, both candidates are working feverishly to shore up [...]

McCain and RPV to open state HQ in Arlington today

Sen. John McCain, in tandem with the Republican Party of Virginia, is opening his statewide headquarters in Arlington today.

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McCain makes a key announcment about the Secret Service

McCain Vows To Replace Secret Service With His Own Bare Fists

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