Thoughts on the Tea Party and Immigration
For the Tea Party to be closed-minded and protectionist on the issue of immigration flies in the face of the original Tea Partiers who inspired them.
Liberal Professor David Brat pulls a Two-Face Two-Step
If Professor Brat was a Congressman, the Tea Party would be challenging him in a primary right now based on what Brat has written in his “former identity.”
Are YOU a “Ten Percenter”?
I frequently paraphrase Will Rogers when I introduce myself to groups as a member of no organized political party. I’m…
Time to step up our game
I was asked to discuss the negative ad’s that have seemingly defined this year’s Virginia gubernatorial race to-date. Now, while…
Scott Lingamfelter on the Tea Party
Last night I wrote my endorsement of Scott Lingamfelter. I just ran across this video of Scott Lingamfelter taken by…
Charlie Crist, former FL GOP governor, switches to Democratic Party
Charlie Crist, former Republican governor of Florida, has officially joined the Democratic Party. As James Joyner at Outside the Beltway…
Trouble in the tea leaves … Dick Armey quits Freedom Works — UPDATED
Dick Armey’s work with Freedom Works was a big part of the tea party movement but now the conservative former…
Open Thread: Why the emotions about Cuccinelli?
But the facts of votes and accomplishments don’t seem matter to people when it comes to Ken Cuccinelli. The right loves him and the left hates him, and they both act a little crazy about it. Why?
Republican Party of Virginia Elects New Leadership
Activists across the state are talking about the implications of changes on the RPV’s state central committee.
The Phantom of Hope
It was on this day in 1775 that Patrick Henry gave his famous stirring speech, in which he lambasted gentlemen clinging only to hope for the prospect of a better life.