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Concil of puppets

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-signs-executive-order-establishing-council-governors

The President today signed an Executive establishing a Council of Governors to strengthen further the partnership between the Federal…

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Added by Ricardo moreira on February 12, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

The Republican purity test (part three)

The Republican ‘purity test’ (part three)

The so-called ‘purity test’ is not winning any popularity tests and is now the butt of jokes on no less than Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert who, last night, devoted one of his most popular segments mocking the proposal comparing it with the ‘Saw’ movies no less.

Former Republican Congressman from Georgia and last year’s Libertarian candidate for President, Bob Barr, says that the ‘top ten list of reasons why Republicans should… Continue

Added by Karyn McDermott on December 10, 2009 at 11:12am — No Comments

Republican Purity Test? (Part One)

The Republican ‘purity test’ (part one)

Much has been said in the past week by commentators, GOP party officials, elected representatives and the like about the touted ‘purity test’ for candidates or would-be candidates for office under the Republican banner.

The Republican National Committee has announced they will be considering a resolution in the early New Year that would require those seeking office on a number of issues. If a candidate disagrees with the party line… Continue

Added by Karyn McDermott on November 30, 2009 at 1:26pm — No Comments

McDonnell riding the express train while Deeds is under the bus

Deeds is under the bus and McDonnell is riding the express train.

Bob McDonnell, the Republican candidate for Governor, is on a roll; as evidenced by supporters turning out to knock on doors even in the rain, put up yard signs and call voters every day of the week.

Every poll shows the former Attorney General ahead of his opponent, most of them in double digits. The White House and the Democratic National Committee know how to read numbers which is why the senator for Bath… Continue

Added by Karyn McDermott on October 25, 2009 at 12:51am — No Comments

Six Figure Sarah? You Betcha!

Former Alaskan Governor and last year’s Republican candidate for Vice President,Sarah Palin, is not slipping quietly away as some would have hoped.

This week Palin will consider accepting and rejecting well over the 1,000 invitations she has received for speeches and political appearances both paid and unpaid since she left office in July this year. In fact it was reported in the Atlantic this morning; Palin will be traveling to Hong Kong for her… Continue

Added by Karyn McDermott on August 31, 2009 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Traveling Tim – Arguably Virginia’s most frequent flyer.

Congratulations to the Richmond Times-Dispatch on their FOIA request on Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine’s travel and expenses paid for by the taxpayers of the Commonwealth.

And well done to the Virginia State Police for following up on this ongoing matter.

For those of you who do not know, Kaine holds down a number of jobs:

• Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia

• Chairman of the Democratic National Committee

•… Continue

Added by Karyn McDermott on July 23, 2009 at 10:01am — No Comments

Come Out Virginia ...Part One

The legendary Billy Joel was down in Virginia Beach about this time last year and by far, the biggest roar from the jam packed stadium was to “only the good die young”.

Virginia Beach is the former home to the gubernatorial candidate for the Republican Party who represented a House of Delegates seat in the area.

Joel’s lyrics, in retrospect make interesting reading and/or listening.

“Come out Virginia, dont let me wait… Continue

Added by Karyn McDermott on July 21, 2009 at 9:54pm — No Comments

Virginian-Pilot: Ready, Willing and Clueless on McDonnell

In an editorial for Wednesday's print edition the Virginian-Pilot again takes Bob McDonnell to task for opposing the forced extension of unemployment benefits in Virginia by the Obama administration. The… Continue

Added by Chuck Young on May 20, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

AG McDonnell on Edward Bell Execution

The AG tells the story:

“Edward Bell was executed tonight for the 1999 murder of Winchester Police Sgt. Ricky

Timbrook. On the evening of October 29, 1999, Bell, a drug-dealer, shot and killed Sgt.

Timbrook during a police pursuit. Timbrook’s murder left his family, including

his wife who was pregnant with their first child, devastated.

The jury’s… Continue

Added by Chuck Young on February 20, 2009 at 12:28am — No Comments

See the New McDonnell for Governor Website!

McDonnell Campaign Launches New Website

- www.bobmcdonnell.com is Official Online Home of the McDonnell Campaign -

Richmond- The McDonnell gubernatorial campaign launched its new website for the 2009 campaign… Continue

Added by BowlMeOverVa on December 11, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments