This morning, a letter was released from every Republican member of Congress from Virginia, every Republican District Chair in Virginia, the entire General Assembly GOP leadership team, the leadership of the State Central Committee, and a host of other prominent and involved Republican leaders voicing their strong support of Bob McDonnell for Governor, and Bill Bolling for Lieutenant Governor in 2009.

Bearing Drift is please to be joined by Attorney General McDonnell to discuss this letter and what it means for party unity and the campaign ahead in this exclusive podcast.

 

 AG Bob McDonnell - Apr. 30, 2008 [9:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (757)

Del. Jeff Frederick is criss-crossing the commonwealth running a very aggressive campaign amongst Republicans to be the next chairman of the party. I recently heard him speak in Virginia Beach, today I caught up with him while he travels in the Shenandoah Valley. In this podcast, Frederick addresses concerns over endorsements he said he received and the analogy of a “rat in a coke bottle” that he has been using in his speeches. He also discusses his vision for the RPV, why an elected official makes sense as party chairman, and much more.

Quotes of the podcast:

“I have no problems being a team player, but when I think we’re being marched into a burning fire, I’m gonna say something.”

-and-

“We can’t continue to do the same thing over and over and over again and expect we’re going to get a different result.”

Listen to the entire interview either by visiting our site on Podshow, downloading our feed to iTunes or your podcatcher, or streaming below:

 

 Del. Jeff Frederick -- Apr. 14, 2008 [25:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (440)

Del. Bob Marshall joins me tonight on this evening’s Virginia Politics On-Demand. Del. Marshall is criss-crossing the state trying to convince Republicans before the convention on May 31 why he would be a better choice to run against Mark Warner this November over Jim Gilmore.

In today’s Virginia Politics On-Demand, I’m joined by Chairman John Hager of the Republican Party of Virginia. We discuss Sen. John McCain, the 2008 U.S. Senate race, how demographics in Virginia are influencing politics, how the party apparatus is working, his observations on political trends over the past eight months or so since he became chairman, his campaign for re-election as party head, and much more.

Quote of the podcast:

“I haven’t found anyone yet who can explain to me what the hell he’s saying.”
- Chairman Hager on Del. Jeff Frederick’s “rat in a coke bottle” analogy

Listen to the entire interview either by visiting our site on Podshow, downloading our feed to iTunes or your podcatcher, or streaming below:

 

 John Hager, Chairman, RPV -- Apr. 7, 2008 [23:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (452)

Rep. Thelma Drake (VA-02), our guest on today’s Virginia Politics On-Demand, has been the target of a million-dollar attack ad campaign by MoveOn.org and several left-wing fringe organizations. If you were to listen to them and their followers, you would think she was complicit in illegal activity and has been reckless with American lives. But that certainly isn’t the entire story behind the woman who left Ohio for Virginia at the age of 18, raised a family, became a community servant, built a successful business, and has served in public office for the past 13 years.

In today’s Virginia Politics On-Demand, Attorney General Bob McDonnell gives his first blog interview since last week’s announcement by Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling that he would be seeking re-election. McDonnell discusses HB3202 and his role, the importance of a united ticket, the U.S. Senate race, State Sen. Ken Cuccinelli’s announcement that he is running for Attorney General, the legislative session, illegal immigration, and more!

You can listen to Virginia Politics On-Demand on PodShow, download our feed to iTunes or other podcatchers, or stream it here:

 

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Bob Berry is running an insurgent, up-hill campaign for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. He joined me tonight on Virginia Politics On-Demand to tell us a little about who he is and why he’s running, including reviewing his platform. But the real good stuff comes towards the end of the podcast when he talks about Del. Bob Marshall and Gov. Jim Gilmore.

For more about Bob Berry, please visit his Web site.

 

 Bob Berry -- Mar. 26, 2008 [22:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (444)

In tonight’s VPOD, Gov. Gilmore reacts to Lt. Gov. Bolling’s announcement to run for lieutenant governor vice governor, talks about party unity, his views on the economy, national security, FISA, social conservatism, Sen. John McCain and the presidential race, and more.

Use this feed for iTunes and other podcatchers.

 

 Gov. Jim Gilmore -- Mar. 24, 2008 [17:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (983)

Today, I caught up with Amit Singh, a Republican running for the GOP nomination in the 8th Congressional District (Arlington). Singh is in Virginia Beach this weekend for a family wedding.

We spoke a little about Singh’s background, why he is running and his interest in politics, as well as specifics on issues like the economy, FISA, national defense, energy, and more.

For more information on Singh’s campaign, visit his Web site.

Too Conservative also has an interesting discussion on this race up today.

 

 Amit Singh -- Mar. 22, 2008 [27:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (365)

Gov. Tim Kaine visited Hampton Roads to hold a Town Meeting at Virginia Wesleyan College. After the meeting and a press conference, the governor still found time to provide this exclusive one-on-one podcast. This interview is jam-packed with the governor’s thoughts on the General Assembly, one-term Governors, transportation, his legacy, and Sen. Barack Obama - it’s all here.

 

 Gov. Tim Kaine -- Mar. 19, 2008 [8:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (385)

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 (414)

In today’s VPOD: Kaine whips something out, Gear has something taken away, nobody knows what to do about transportation, and all that’s left for Hillary is the crying.

 

 VPOD w/Jim Hoeft -- Mar. 4, 2008 [4:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (292)

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In today’s VPOD: Rumors galore! A Virginia vice president? Nye doesn’t own a home in the second district? A new candidate in the second district? Bolling’s defining moment of 2009 is now?

 

 VPOD w/Jim Hoeft -- Mar. 3, 2008 [4:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (300)

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Correction: in the podcast I mentioned that Friday was sine die. It is actually Saturday.

In today’s VPOD: Regional Transportation Authorities are ruled unconstitutional by the state supreme court. Audio from Gov. Tim Kaine and an interview with Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling.

 

 VPOD w/Jim Hoeft -- Feb. 29, 2008 [4:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (412)

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Tonight’s VPOD includes:

Planned Parenthood Budget Amendment, Ronald Reagan Day, the “Job Savings Bill”, DMV exams, and Del. Moran’s Blogger Day.

 

 VPOD w/Jim Hoeft -- Feb. 28, 2008 [4:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (288)