RPV focuses on ground-game
While the Democratic Party of Virginia would prefer to focus on non-existent wedge issues, the Republican Party of Virginia is rolling-up its sleeves and getting ready for the 2016 campaign.
The commonwealth is awash in revenue
So, apparently everyone is giddy that the state government collected $553 million more than it could spend last year.
Democrats attack GOP, Gilbert over religious freedom
Most rational people understand that while same-sex marriage is now a protected status and is the law of the land, what happens to religious freedom in its wake is now uncharted waters. Please note I wrote, “rational.”
Shame on Dick Black!
State Sen. Dick Black is now on the list of “on notice” legislators targeted by the PAC Emily’s List, but makes another gaffe.
Live updates from the RPV State Central Committee Meeting
Bearing Drift is lucky enough to have two contributors in the room: Zach Martin and Emily Brewer. We will be publishing their observations as we receive them.
VPOD: Susan Swecker, chair, Democratic Party of Virginia
Fundraising, IT, outreach, and primaries v. conventions. How the DPVA is working towards making its case.
VPOD: State Senate in the balance with Dr. Quentin Kidd
Will the Virginia senate remain in Republican hands or will Democrats take it back? Find out what the primaries told us and what needs to be done with Dr. Quentin Kidd of Christopher Newport University.
And then there were three in the 21 Senate District
Long rumored candidate, former Roanoke City Democratic Committee Chairman Don Caldwell, has finally entered the Senate District 21 race and is running as an independent against Nancy Dye, the Republican, and Sen. John Edwards, the incumbent Democrat.
Primary Day Open Thread
While it probably isn’t the “most important election in history”, it is important to some. So, if you’re participating, let us know what you see!
VPOD: Amanda Chase, state senate candidate
Amanda Chase is seeking the GOP nomination in Virginia Senate District 11 and discusses in this interview her background, beliefs, and vision for serving as the next senator from the 11th.