Virginia Right!

There was some good news coming out of CPAC this year. The younger, more Libertarian leaning Republicans rose to the moment and gave some stirring speeches. At least a few are trying to buck the trend of the RINO Republican Establishment Machine. But the Machine is fighting back. In a big way. The Old Guard [...]

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Remember when Candidate Bob McDonnell promised to balance the budget and solve the transportation funding problems without raising taxes? Apparently McDonnell, now Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia has forgotten his promise to voters. In a Press Release, Governor McDonnell announced his scheme to add an additional $3.1 Billion tax burden on the backs of [...]

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Bill Bolling, Virginia’s two term Lt. Governor has done some rethinking about his run for Governor of Virginia in 2013. After making a deal to allow Bob McDonnell to take the top spot on the ticket in 2009, with the intent of running for the state’s highest office in 2013, the Republicans opted for a [...]

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I have long suggested that the Native or Original American tribes in Virginia should have Federal recognition but with a proviso that hey could not have casino gambling. I was inspired by a Native American descendant, from the Rappahannock tribe named Keir Burton, who goes to my church (Hanover Nazarene), to change my position  on [...]

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Once again, Bishop E.W. Jackson came away from a Virginia Republican US Senate debate as the winner. His overall performance was perhaps a bit less stellar than the Roanoke Debate, but that was most likely a function of the questions asked, which were so similar that it was not easy to answer without repeating yourself. [...]

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Doc Thompson has become a fixture in the Conservative Community in the Richmond and Central Virginia area. Thompson worked the 3 PM to 6 PM drive time radio slot on WRVA Radio in Richmond. Thompson took a few days off to get married to Dayton Ohio reporter Yuna Lee. And towards the end of his Honeymoon, WLW Radio [...]

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Here’s the NAUGHTY list courtesy of ICLEI USA: Virginia Abingdon Alexandria Arlington County Blacksburg Charlottesville Dumfries Falls Church Harrisonburg James City County Loudoun County Lynchburg Richmond Roanoke County Roanoke Staunton Now, James City County and Abingdon have already said NO to ICLEI.  That makes 5 communities out of 18 OUT!  Nearly ONE-THIRD! I encourage the [...]

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I am excited and thrilled that Ron Paul got enough signatures to be on the Virginia ballot on March 6.  That is a personal tribute to the hard work of volunteers and the campaign to collect the 10,000 signatures (with 400 from each congressional district as part of that effort) needed to get on the [...]

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The Commonwealth of Virginia has had several Presidents:  Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe (This was 24 YEARS – six terms of Virginia Chief Executives!), William Harry Harrison, Tyler, Taylor and Wilson.  [Yes, Harrison was born in VA and ran from Ohio and so did Taylor (KY) and Wilson (NJ) but they were born here!] It appeared [...]

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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell added an amendment to a bill and State Senator Janet Howell is howling mad about it. The bill itself creates Health Insurance Exchanges. The amendment offered by Governor McDonnell simply prohibits these Health Insurance Exchanges from paying for abortions. But coming on the heals of legislation that has already been signed [...]

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As expected, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney won the GOP straw poll today but Cong. Paul came in second.  Romney had 35% and Paul 11%.  No other candidate had double digits. I have blogged elsewhere that Romney will be out of the race due to his Obamacare type health plan in his home state and [...]

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Virginia Delegate Chris Peace (R-97th) has introduced a bill (HB-1465) that would change the Virginia Code to prohibit people in this country illegally from attending Virginia’s State owned universities. You know, the universities our tax dollars support? The Commonwealth of Virginia allows citizens and properly documented visitors to attend state colleges and universities. There are [...]

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RICHMOND (September 23, 2010) – Statement of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli on the execution of Teresa Lewis: “Tonight, the death sentence of Teresa Lewis was carried out by the Commonwealth of Virginia for the murders-for-hire which Lewis committed against Julian Lewis and C.J. Lewis in Pittsylvania County. After Lewis failed in her first attempt to [...]

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Good news from the home of Harry Truman, a honest Chief Executive I admire very much, and that is the citizens have crushed Obamacare at the polls, joining the Commonwealth of Virginia and other states in passing a law barring the individual mandate.  I also want to express my admiration for my former delegate Bob [...]

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Editor’s note: If you have not picked up your copy of Governor Allen’s new book, this is your perfect opportunity. I requested (and received) my copy for father’s day and can tell you it is a unique perspective on the intersection of the world of sports and the world of politics that only George Allen [...]

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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Office of the Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, II Attorney General 900 East Main Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Attorney General Cuccinelli announces $173 million settlement with chip manufacturers accused of price-fixing RICHMOND (June 24, 2010) — Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli today announced a $173 million settlement [...]

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Secure Communities was activated as of last week in every county in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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RICHMOND (June 7, 2010) — Virginia has responded to the federal government’s attempt to dismiss the state’s lawsuit against the new federal health care law, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli announced today.

In its motion to the court to dismiss Virginia’s lawsuit, the federal government argued that Virginia lacks the standing to bring a suit, that the suit is premature, and that the federal government has the power under the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause to mandate that citizens must be covered by health insurance or pay a civil penalty. The government also made alternative arguments based upon its taxing power and the Necessary and Proper Clause.

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The attorney general’s office received a copy of the University of Virginia’s petition to the court challenging the request of documents and emails of former professor Michael Mann. We are reviewing the petition, and we are negotiating with UVA’s attorneys to establish a briefing schedule to allow this matter to be resolved by the court as soon as possible. Our full response will be available when we file it with the court.

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