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  • "Healthcare Bill" Passes the House

    See the list here.
    Of the Virginia delegation all the GOPers voted against with Glenn Nye and Rick Boucher joining them.
    While the Yes votes from Connolly, Moran & Bobby Scott did not surprise me; the Yes vote from Tom Perriello does.
    I think we can mark this down [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2009, 12:16am EST

  • Polling Excitement

    In light of the SurveyUSA poll and PPP poll released in the past week, the GOP is falling all over themselves discussing the prospect of a monumental beatdown in the governor's election this year.

    This even follows with the general hope amongst national Republicans that 2009 will be a' [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 10:16pm EDT

  • Excellent Proposal

    I have been pretty tough on the McDonnell campaign in the past, but I think they hit a home run last week with their new comprehensive transportation plan. It can be found here.

    While I am sure not everyone agrees with every point on this proposal, I think [...]
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    Posted: July 29, 2009, 12:05am EDT

  • Fundrace 2009

    An interesting dynamic is already developing in the 2009 governor's race. So far, McDonnell has raised $10.7 million through 6/30/09, compared to Jerry Kilgore having raised $8.6 million through 6/30/05. While this seems like a positive, the question is whether the party committees are front loading their contributions.
    [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 8:07pm EDT

  • Broadband Stimulus Story

    The following is guest posted by "The Geek Squad"

    While all the focus of the media and blogs these past few months has been about health care reform, another important issue is slowly moving its way through the FCC and Congress. From banks, to the automobile industry, health care, [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 6:25pm EDT

  • House Leadership

    In regards to my previous post, I think we need to begin our search for our next leader of the House of Delegates. Many speculate that this cycle will be Speaker Howell's last, and that he will retire after the 2011 session.
    Right now the names as potential replacements are' [...]
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    Posted: June 21, 2009, 7:41pm EDT

  • Speaker Howell's Optimism

    For those of you out there not on Speaker Howell's email list, here is the latest release...

    Dear Fellow Virginian,
    After last week's primary elections, we have finalized the best possible slate of Republican House of Delegates candidates to join our outstanding statewide ticket - McDonnell, Bolling, and [...]
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    Posted: June 18, 2009, 7:17pm EDT

  • My Thoughts on the Deeds Victory

    Now that Creigh Deeds has unofficially won the democratic nomination for governor (by a pretty impressive margin), I have some thoughts on the state of the race.
    First off, two of my best political friends have opposite outlooks; one thinks Deeds is a shew-in, while the other thinks McDonnell now [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2009, 9:02pm EDT

  • Democrats are Pro-Crime?

    You would think so listening to some GOPs and their "accomplishments" in the past decade or so.

    Another major problem plaguing our party today is the lack of real wedge issues to run on. Historically the Republicans only win the governor's mansion when they run on a specific issue(s)' [...]
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    Posted: December 21, 2008, 9:06pm EST

  • Terry McAuliffe: GOP Slayer?

    In light of Brian Moran's decision to resign his House seat, I would like to cover my (limited) knowledge of Terry McAuliffe and how I see the 2009 governor's race shaping up.
    I had the opportunity to attend a town hall type of meeting for McAuliffe at UVA's Darden School' [...]
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    Posted: December 14, 2008, 1:43pm EST

  • The Money War

    Number of comments: 3
    As a finance person, I probably have a bigger concern for money in politics than other people do. That being said, I think everyone can agree that money is very influential in winning elections.

    This is my single biggest concern going into the 2009 elections.

    In 2001 the [...]
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    Posted: December 08, 2008, 10:06pm EST

  • Back in Business

    Number of comments: 7
    On almost the one year anniversary of my "sabbatical" from blogging, I have returned!
    I hope everyone will enjoy the blog again, even though I realize blogs have probably fallen from the prominence they once were here in the Commonwealth.
    I must tell you folks, I am "restarting" the blog [...]
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    Posted: December 08, 2008, 7:28pm EST

  • DNC Wants Huckabee?

    Number of comments: 8
    I didn't have to read this article to think he was a horrible candidate for the GOP, this just reinforces it.
    I would feel much better about 2008 if we had someone in our field that everyone had at least a favorable opinion of.
    Of course that being said,' [...]
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    Posted: December 11, 2007, 5:46pm EST

  • 40th Senate Update

    Number of comments: 7
    I have some new information in the 40th Senate district. It appears Wampler will definitely take the job at the SCC, and it widely expected to pass both constitutional and confirmation hurdles. If this does occur, there will obviously be a special election; most likely in April/May.

    On the [...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2007, 4:47pm EST

  • Campaigns Are The Key?

    Number of comments: 4
    Our friend Bwana has an interesting take on Sen. Ken Cuccinelli's victory. He argues that we should not discount the value of a perfectly run campaign; and makes the case that ultimately is why Cooch won.

    I think we have discounted this same concept in many other races' [...]
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    Posted: December 04, 2007, 9:44pm EST

  • Dream Ticket for '09?

    Number of comments: 14
    In the past, many have argued that statewide candidates have regional strength, and that building a strong regional ticket can be the key to victory. While I do not fully subscribe to this theory, it certainly has its advantages.

    I bring this up b/c of a few of our [...]
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    Posted: December 03, 2007, 9:08pm EST

  • 2009 GOP Ticket

    Number of comments: 8
    Since it appears our 2008 Senate candidate is pretty well set, I thought I would take a look at where the GOP is looking for its 2009 stable. In light of this weekend's Advance, we may be able to guess who may be making some moves.

    Governor is probably' [...]
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    Posted: December 02, 2007, 9:12pm EST

  • Orange Bowl Bound

    Number of comments: 0
    The Hokies are the ACC Champions and are headed to the Orange Bowl to take on Kansas.
    VT is ranked #3 in the BCS, largely due to our #1 ranking in the computers.
    If we were to win the bowl game, it would be our first 12 win season [...]
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    Posted: December 02, 2007, 9:09pm EST

  • Gone to the Advance

    Number of comments: 1
    I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend and hopefully it will be a great event.

    Also, the Hokies are taking on BC in the ACC Championship Game; so hopefully we can get a big win tomorrow and head to the Orange Bowl with another ACC Title in hand.[...]
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    Posted: November 30, 2007, 9:26am EST

  • Another Special Election?

    Number of comments: 4
    NLS is reporting that Sen. William Wampler will be taking a job at the State Corporation Commission. This would require him to resign his Senate seat. This is largely seen as a move by the dems to shore up their Senate majority, in the event that one of their [...]
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    Posted: November 28, 2007, 2:49pm EST

  • Go Hokies!

    Number of comments: 2
    If anyone missed it, the Hokies are playing in the ACC Championship game this Saturday at 1 PM in a rematch against Boston College. It should be a good time watching the game at the Advance.
    This is kind of an open thread on VT Football and/or the RPV Advance [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2007, 10:00am EST

  • The Road to Majority

    Number of comments: 7
    Now that we have lost the Senate majority, we need to find a way to get it back. This is obviously a long process that will not happen for at least 4 years (unless an unforseen opening occurs). Even so, the GOP needs to start doing things to position themselves [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2007, 2:23pm EST

  • The Road to Minority

    Number of comments: 12
    Since election day, everyone seems to think they have the answers to why the GOP lost the State Senate and continues to bleed seats in the House of Delegates. Our friends at VCAP and their supporters argue its b/c the GOP isn't conservative enough. Their evidence for this arguement is' [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2007, 4:39pm EST

  • State of the Race in the 22nd

    Number of comments: 135
    Since it appears a good portion of you folks are interested in the 22nd Senate race, so we will start off Post-Labor Day election coverage with this.

    I don't really know of anything pressing in this race right now. Everything appears to be going well for Smith and he' [...]
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    Posted: September 13, 2007, 9:57pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Opinions on Subprime "Crisis"

    Number of comments: 0
    I just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are on the subprime mortgage crisis and what everyone thinks needs to be done.' [...]
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    Posted: September 04, 2007, 9:18pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Happy Labor Day

    Number of comments: 47
    Yes, I am still alive; and hopefully I will start blogging again. Since we have the 2008 Senate race officially starting as well as some other things going on, hopefully I will have something to write about now. [...]
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    Posted: September 03, 2007, 12:00am EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Intra Party Effects of New Chairman

    Number of comments: 8
    In light of the new RPV Chairman, I figured we should take a look at some of the effects this will set up for the future.

    First off, this is a big victory for Tom Davis. His people were instrumental in getting Hager to run for chair and eventually [...]
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    Posted: July 23, 2007, 10:31pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • The State Central Rundown

    Number of comments: 1
    As most of you know by now, former LG John Hager was elected the new RPV Chair Saturday at the State Central Meeting. You probably even know that there were 2 ballots: the first being Charlie Judd 40, Hager 39 and Chuck Smith 2; the second was 41 Hager, 39 [...]
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    Posted: July 22, 2007, 9:26pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Bolling for Senate?

    Number of comments: 22
    I am sure all of you have read the LG's statement on immigration today, but in case you haven't; it can be found here.

    Anyway, the most interesting part of the whole article was the last paragraph:
    "I understand that illegal immigration is complex, but it is" [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2007, 6:48pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Nothing to Talk About

    Number of comments: 3
    Sorry to everyone for not posting, but I haven't really seen anything to talk about lately. None of the races have really heated up, especially since everyone is still digesting the primary results.

    About the only thing going on is the race for RPV Chair. On that front, it' [...]
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    Posted: June 19, 2007, 7:43am EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Primary Fallout

    Number of comments: 4
    Due to some upsets and the results of the GOP primaries, we should take a look at where some of the races stand now that we know who the candidates are.

    Stosch is unopposed, so he will win in a strongly Republican district.

    Quayle has opposition, but he [...]
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    Posted: June 13, 2007, 10:38pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Wow

    Number of comments: 17
    I did not expect the night to go like this.
    Walter Stosch and Emmett Hanger won their races, but by much closer margins than I expected.
    Trisha Stall defeated Marty Williams, which wasn't 100% unexpected, but still wasn't predicted by very many.

    The biggest upset of the night goes [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2007, 11:09pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Primary Day

    Number of comments: 3
    Let us know whats goin on in the primary races.

    What is everyone hearing?

    UPDATE: The 27th race is experiencing staggeringly low turnout. Tate may still have a chance here (although Jill is probably still in a good position).
    The race in the 24th has pretty high turnout, [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2007, 7:45am EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Blogs and the Primaries

    Number of comments: 1
    One of the most interesting aspects to the GOP primaries this year has been the involvement of the blogs. From what I have seen, most all blog endorsements have been made in favor of the three challengers: Blackburn, Smith and Sayre.

    The race in the 24th probably has [...]
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    Posted: June 11, 2007, 5:27pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • GOP Primary Overview

    Number of comments: 6
    As we enter the final hours of the primary campaigns in the GOP incumbent challenges, I want to give an overview of what I think will happen in the races and how they are connected.

    To begin, I want to point out that I think the 3 major primary [...]
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    Posted: June 10, 2007, 10:37pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Finance Reports in the 12th

    Number of comments: 5
    The race in the 12th is unbelievable. The amount of money being spent in this race is just staggering. The reports look like this...

    Raised:
    Walter Stosch: $1,007,122 ($254,873 this period)
    Joe Blackburn: $241, 595 ($91,376 this period)

    Cash on Hand:
    Walter Stosch: $307,570
    Joe Blackburn: $85,589

    [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2007, 10:35pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • 22nd Primary Finances

    Number of comments: 4
    Unlike the race in the 24th; the 22nd is seen by most as a longshot of an upset. Brandon Bell is favored, and the financial reports explain that.

    Raised:
    Brandon Bell: $253,199 ($54,706 this period)
    Ralph Smith: $59,518 ($10,097 this period)

    Cash on Hand:
    Brandon Bell: $38,033
    [...]
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    Posted: June 06, 2007, 5:52pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Fundrace in the 24th

    Number of comments: 6
    The finance reports are out, and there is more bad news for Senate challenger Scott Sayre. After having Del. Landes and Congressman Goodlatte endorse his opponent incumbent Senator Emmett Hanger; now he is in deeper trouble.
    The financials look like this:

    Raised:
    Emmett Hanger: $232,321.38 ($87,864 this period)
    Scott [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2007, 5:31pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • 24th Update

    Number of comments: 6
    As you all have probably seen, Del. Steve Landes and Congressman Bob Goodlatte have now publicly thrown their support behind Sen. Hanger in the 24th district GOP primary. While many would argue neither of these are huge surprises (Landes was Hanger's LA back in the day, while Emmett's daughter is [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2007, 7:37am EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Gillespie Leaving RPV?

    Number of comments: 1
    According to a Politico article, RPV Chair Ed Gillespie may be taking the White House counselor's job in the near future.

    It is my understanding that he would probably have to give up RPV Chairman if he took that.

    Hopefully we will have more on this soon. [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2007, 1:01pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Henrico GOP Primary Effects

    Number of comments: 1
    An interesting dynamic is developing in the Richmond suburbs right now. As you all know, there is a Senate primary in the 12th which makes up part of Henrico and Goochland counties. There is also a GOP primary for the 72nd district being vacated by Del. Jack Reid.

    Intially [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2007, 8:51am EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Endorsements in the 22nd

    Number of comments: 6
    I had meant to get to this a few days ago, but I have been busy dealing with other things.

    There has been an interesting development in the race for the 22nd. Sen. Bell has now received the endorsements from many of the local elected GOPs in the district. [...]
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    Posted: May 30, 2007, 1:09pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Happy Memorial Day

    I want to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day and also say thank you to all our great veterans, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the Red, White and Blue.

    While everyone is having their BBQs and whatever else we do on our day off, take a [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2007, 9:09pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Family Foundation Ratings and the GOP Primaries

    Number of comments: 2
    The new Virginia Family Foundation ratings are out and here are the ratings for the primaried GOP Senators:
    Fred Quayle - 63
    Walter Stosch - 73
    Marty Williams - 75
    Emmett Hanger - 86
    Brandon Bell - 89

    Before my analysis, I want to remind everyone that one of [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2007, 11:57am EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Shakeup in the 27th

    Number of comments: 2
    As most of you probably already know, Mark Tate was indicted today. This seemingly should be the end of the nomination contest in the 27th, with Jill Holtzman Vogel arising victorious.
    Even so, some in the blogosphere seem to think otherwise. Personally, I don't know enough about the situation [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2007, 10:21pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • AFP Event

    I just wanted to pass along the lunch Americans For Prosperity is having on June 2nd in Richmond at the Marriott.
    I hope everyone can make it, as they have a great lineup and some great ideas as well.
    Also, it should be a good holdover between the State Central [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2007, 12:29am EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • 28th Results

    Number of comments: 2
    The Stafford GOP Committee has a blog and they have a post up on the results from the 28th's firehouse primary over the weekend. Unfortunately they only have the Stafford results and the overall, but the info is pretty good.

    It appears what I predicted in this [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2007, 6:53pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • I'm Back

    Just letting everyone know I am back from Vegas, and I am not entirely broke.

    Just from an early cruise around, it appears Patricia Phillips has won the GOP nod in the 33rd and Richard Stuart has won the nod in the 28th.
    If this is in fact [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2007, 7:58pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • Graduation Tomorrow

    Number of comments: 7
    I haven't been very active with the blog lately as I have been finishing up school and planning my Vegas trip.
    Graduation is tomorrow and Saturday and I will be going to Las Vegas from Monday-Thursday.

    Don't be surprised if I don't have any posts for at least [...]
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    Posted: May 10, 2007, 6:54pm EDT
    by GOPHokie

  • 27th Update

    The saga in the Mark Tate campaign finance disclosures has hit the Northern Virginia Daily today. Most all the info is pretty repetitive from whats been in the blogs; but two major statements in the article are of interest:

    "This type of error calls into question all record [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2007, 9:02pm EDT
    by GOPHokie
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