It may be unique in the long history of Virginia politics: Seven candidates standing for a party nomination for a statewide office. But that’s the situation this year as seven Republicans seek to win the second spot on the GOP … Read more>

In Virginia and Washington, Republicans back tax hikes

Guess Who Owns The Largest Tax Increase in Virginia History?

General Assembly passes sweeping roads legislation

Some delegates on Medicaid panel skeptical of expansion

Reforms at ‘front end’ of Medicaid expansion

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Transportation conferees take up new plan

Transportation deal within grasp, but can it pass?

Smith’s budget transparency bill dies quietly in the House

Defy Obamacare, LG candidate tells Republicans

Editorial: Discriminatory bill needs a veto

Any More Proof Needed?

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Near the end of an already extraordinarily long annual “Veto Session” last night, at around 10:00, after intense debate and several failed parliamentary maneuvers by opponents, the Virginia General Assembly handed pro-lifers and Governor Bob McDonnell another big victory. After … Read more>

While some Republicans, in Virginia and nationally, think the time has come and passed on “social issues” (i.e., preserving life and marriage), and that elections can be won only from the “center,” Governor Bob McDonnell has some news for you. … Read more>

This morning the House Privileges and Elections Committee voted to report the Repeal Amendment (HJ 542) to the floor by a vote of 15-7. All 14 Republicans were joined by one Democrat, Johnny Joannou (D-79, Portsmouth). The resolution … Read more>

Recently elected U.S. Representative Scott Rigell, from Virginia’s second Congressional district, has wasted no time in using his newly gained prestige by endorsing Hampton City Councilman Chris Stuart today for the 91st district House of Delegates seat which opened with the retirement of Tom Gear in late December. … Read more>

Governor Bob McDonnell today set March 8 as the date for the special election to fill the 91st district House of Delegates seat suddenly vacated last week when Delegate Tom Gear (R-Hampton) resigned for health reasons. Delegate Gear’s multiple … Read more>

The sadly ironic touch to Democrat Congressman Jim Moran calling his 8th district Republican opponent Patrick Murray a ”strawman” is that it has been documented that liberals have, in fact, set up “independent TEA Party backed” candidates to draw away votes from Republicans. There … Read more>

This ad by Citizens Against Government Waste is getting rave reviews by people of all political stripes. It scored in the 90s among Republicans and around 75 among Democrats in a Dr. Frank Luntz focus group, the highest ever bipartisan approval he’s ever … Read more>