Republican, Occupier to Challenge Status Quo
Roanoke’s Democrat status quo will be challenged after all in May’s municipal elections…by a Republican entrepreneur for mayor and a college student involved with the Occupy Roanoke movement for City Council, thus giving Roanokers a choice between pro-business and higher-tax alternatives.
A Romney/McDonnell Ticket It Is… UPDATED
Student at Washington & Lee University’s Mock Republican Convention predict a Romney/McDonnell ticket.
Coulter, Carville Kick-Off Mock Republican Convention in Lexington
A Virginia political tradition since 1908, Washington & Lee University’s mock convention opened last night with a debate between two heavy-hitters. Will the convention keep its streak alive by accurately predicting the Republican nominee?
Roanoke Democrats Select Candidates; Republicans, Not So Much
Roanoke City Republicans face an uphill race taking on a united Democrat Party in Roanoke, but with voters in such a pessimistic mood, the GOP shouldn’t take these municipal races for granted.
In Aftermath of SOPA Protests, Rep. Goodlatte Tries to Protect Intellectual Property Rights
SOPA is dead, but one of the bill’s co-sponsors warns that the risk of Internet piracy remains unless Congress acts to protect intellectual property rights. How, though, do we balance the competing interests of protecting intellectual property rights while not stifling the creativity and ingenuity of the Internet?
Obama Advisor in Danville: Traditional Manufacturing is “A Thing of the Past”…Except, It Isn’t
Dr. John Holdren, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, told officials in Danville yesterday that traditional manufacturing is “a thing of the past.” Someone forgot to tell that to executives at a Galax furniture company who also announced a massive expansion yesterday.
Bedford County Sheriff: Jens Soering Anniversary Reminds us of the Real Tim Kaine
On the widely ignored two-year anniversary of Tim Kaine’s attempt to transfer a convicted murderer to Germany, Bedford County Sheriff Mike Brown argues that that one action alone is enough to disqualify Kaine from representing Virginians.
Remembering Virginia Civil Rights Leader Rev. Noel C. Taylor
Today as we remember the difficult struggle for Civil Rights, Roanokers also remember the work of their own Civil Rights pioneer, Rev. Noel C. Taylor–pastor, mayor, Civil Rights leader and Republican.
Lexington Sued Over Confederate Flag Ban
The Virginia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans sues the City of Lexington for banning the display of Confederate flags on public lampposts, raising controversy as well as constitutional issues.
What If Romney’s the One?
If Mssrs. Huntsman, Gingrich and Perry can’t handle the pressure of New Hampshire without going Occupier, can they be the next Reagan?