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The Left Over The Long Term

Remember Tim Kaine? Barely? Yeah, that’s him. He’s in the news today, throwing it down at the Republicans. As we say in sports, that’s why we play the game. In other news, the guy who … Read more>

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And They Say Nothing Happens On Monday

Virginia news is pretty slack today, but we are mentioned yet again in the media, this time by Washington Jewish Week, about the state police chaplain prayer policy. People can’t … Read more>

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Weekend Edition

Wow! It looks like there was public prayer in Fredericksburg and the city is still standing. Amazing! Who would’ve thought? In other news sure to frighten liberals, the feds asked for and received more time to … Read more>

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A Goode Two-Pary Man

Former U.S. Representative Virgil Goode not only shocked the political world yesterday, he confused it as well, saying he joined the Constitution Party, but will remain a Republican. A new twist on political double … Read more>

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Ashcroft Envy?

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has reminded us of a move by then-U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft in 2002, who had the topless female Spirit of Justice statue covered in the Great Hall of the … Read more>

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Close Of Business, April

It’s almost like it’s a holiday weekend — there’s not much going on. Maybe it’s a collective political sigh. After all, it’s been an eventful week. So, today brings us more reflection on all of … Read more>

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Cultural Conservatism’s Comeback (Or Was It Ever Really Dead?)

Who said cultural conservatism is dead? In Virginia last week, there was bipartisan support to end taxpayer funding of elective abortion and within the last 24 hours two … Read more>

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Northrop Grumman Day In The Commonwealth 

At VITA, of course, every day is Northrop Grumman Day, but there is legitimate news to celebrate: A major domestic corporation, a Fortune 500 company, that does business all over the world … Read more>

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100 Day Review

Much of the state news today is about the “first 100 days” and how the new Gov did during them. He even grades himself in a Richmond Times-Dispatch op-ed yesterday. Also in News, if you … Read more>

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The Nuts And Bolts, Tax Day, TEA Party Version

After yesterday’s very meaty edition of the News Stand, we’ve compiled a very basic version today — can’t always keep that pace up, you know. Plus, there’s other stuff … Read more>