Santorum Sweep: former Senator wins Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum handily won caucuses in Colorado (36 delegates) and Minnesota (40 delegates) Feb. 7, stunning the Florida victor and winner of 3 of the first 5 GOP nomination votes, Mitt Romney.
Oysters continue their recovery in Virginia
Good news for those who enjoy Virginia oysters – and for those that harvest them: the harvest has skyrocketed over the past 10 years, and has grown more profitable.
Former 4th District Congressman Bob Daniel dies
The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that former five-term congressman Bob Daniel died yesterday of a heart attack at the age of 75.
Super Bowl Commercial Open Thread
Eli Manning v. Tom Brady. Yawn. The true measure of Super Bowl super-ness is the commercials.
Rigell proposes comprehensive energy legislation
Government reform. Donating 15% of his check to pay down the debt. Now, a comprehensive energy policy, to include how to deal with wind, oil, and natural gas energy off the coast. Congressman Scott Rigell’s been kind of busy the last two weeks.
Republicans did not cause Geary to commit suicide
Politics is not for the faint of heart.
McDonnell criticizes Gingrich over attacks on Romney’s character
Gingrich attacks on Romney’s character gets a response from Governor McDonnell.
Bearing Drift Magazine – February 2012 – Vol. III, Issue 1
In this issue: Delegate Rob Bell, Americans for Prosperity, and FreedomWorks on what to expect this General Assembly session, the future of School Choice, and where the Tea Party goes from here.
Lawsuit on congressional redistricting given credence by Richmond Circuit Court over Cuccinelli objections
If at first you can’t succeed with legislation, try litigation. At least that’s the motto of the Democrats.
Podcast reaction to State of the Union from Rep. Rob Wittman
I had the chance to catch up with Congressman Rob Wittman of “America’s First District” to talk about the State of the Union and what he heard that was positive for the district and Virginia.