Menendez, Melgen…McAuliffe?
Regardless of the politics, this investigation of Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) for allegedly taking improper gifts from Dr. Salomon Melgen donor in exchange for political favoritism demonstrates questionable ethics at best. The fact that Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe is associated with Melgen calls into question his knowledge of the activities and level of participation.
Warner and Kaine must have hated being governor
So, Senate Budget Ranking Member Jeff Sessions proposed balancing the budget with 3.4% spending growth per year without raising taxes…
Conservatives must remember core principles on race
Once again, race politics has become part of a Virginia campaign.
There is no Medicaid expansion in Virginia, yet
Any reporting and campaigning that Virginia has expanded Medicaid is a bit hasty…for now.
Pete’s Pig Rig responds to Chopra
The Snyder campaign released a video on YouTube this afternoon of “Pete’s Pig Rig”, who “breaks his silence to take…
(Update 1:10 p.m.) President visits Newport News Shipyard
For those interested in watching the president’s speech approx 1:15 p.m…. http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN2/ UPDATE: Congressman Rigell will be with the president…
Forbes seeks to decouple national defense from the sequester; Cantor begs the president, Senate Dems to get serious
Rep. J. Randy Forbes (R-VA04) proposed HR 773 today, which exempts the Department of Defense from the sequester. “Lawmakers in…
“Republicans” who voted for HB2313
Here are the so-called “conservatives” who voted for one of the largest tax hikes in Virginia history: House of Delegates:…
Democrats declare victory
In their valedictory press release regarding the 2013 General Assembly Session, Senate Democrats take a much deserved victory lap for…
Iaquinto will not seek re-election
Virginia Beach Delegate Sal Iaquinto announced on the House of Delegates floor today that he will not seek reelection. Citing…