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Ok, I’ve got a solution for this group of folks here in Hanover that are oddly enough, begging to have their taxes raised. Begging to have them raised on a multitude of things from proffers to real estate to personal property to a meal tax of all things. My solution would be to start by [...]

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Dear VA Right, Ok, I’ve got a solution for this group of folks here in Hanover that are oddly enough, begging to have their taxes raised. Begging to have them raised on a multitude of things from proffers to real estate to personal property to a meal tax of all things. My solution would be [...]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement today regarding Sen. DeMint’s departure from the Senate in January to lead the Heritage Foundation: “I thank Senator DeMint for his uncompromising service to South Carolina and our country in the United States Senate. Jim helped provide a powerful voice for conservative ideals in [...]

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In the following polls, I have graphed the skew – shown in green – and the Obama lead – shown in purple for all of the polls averaged at Real Clear Politics as of this morning. Rasmussen is showing a 1 point Romney lead for their final tally, but they have yet to post the [...]

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Wow. USA Today (McPaper) not spinning left. That is news in itself. From McPaper:   3:41PM EDT October 15. 2012 - WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney leads President Obama by five percentage points among likely voters in the nation’s top battlegrounds, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds, and he has growing enthusiasm among women to thank. As the [...]

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There they go again. Another day another skewed poll. But the good news is that after “Normalization” to correct the Democratic leaning of the poll Republican Mitt Romney actually has a 3 point lead, not a 6 point Obama advantage as the poll pretends to show. The complete analysis of this Bloomberg Poll is here. [...]

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Bub-bye Obama Bounce! The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows Mitt Romney attracting support from 47% of voters nationwide, while President Obama earns 46% of the vote. Three percent (3%) prefer some other candidate, and five percent (5%) are undecided. This is the first time in a week that Romney has held [...]

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After making a really stupid statement and subsequently issuing an apology, Todd Akin took a pretty big hit in the polls. It seems that he has now started to recover and has regained the lead 45-41. The poll is here. For Pro-Lifers this is a good thing.

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Monmouth University just released a poll that over-sampled Democrats 33% to 27% and shows Obama leading by only 1%. Rasmussen and Gallup are presently showing Romney leading by 1 and 2 points respectively. Real Clear Politics has Obama ahead by 2.5 points but they are still adding in 3 polls prior to Paul Ryan being selected [...]

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This is pretty amazing. Just how much trouble is Obama in? National Journal has the scoop: Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, run neck-and-neck with President Obama in a general-election matchup, according to a new CBS News poll released late on Monday that shows the two front-runners in Tuesday’s New Hampshire [...]

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Some of my readers might be upset at me but remember, if I blog, I blog for God.  But it came to me this morning in prayer.  There is only one solution to the debt crisis.  It is return to God.  The goodness and willingness of God is manifest in Solomon’s prayer in II Chronicles [...]

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Delegate Lynwood Lewis has decided to take an Eastern Shore feud to Richmond in the form of HB 2383 ostensibly to prevent harassment by a requester. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); court review in cases of requester harassment. Allows any public body to petition an appropriate court for a summary determination whether a requester, in [...]

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says he’ll push to repeal the health care overhaul passed by congressional Democrats, and if that fails he’ll try to undo the law “piece by piece.” McConnell will lead a larger Republican minority when the next Congress convenes. Republicans gained at least six Senate seats in Tuesday’s [...]

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Troubling news indeed for Democrats. In a poll out today, Rasmussen Reports says the Republicans hold a 49 to 40 lead over Democrats in the Generic Congressional Poll. Forty-nine percent (49%) of respondents say they would vote for their district’s Republican congressional candidate, while 40% would opt for his or her Democratic opponent. Even more [...]

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We’re now hearing that the incumbent Senator from Alaska, who lost to Joe Miller in the Republican primary is now considering a write-in campaign.  In order to be successful, it is vital that the voter spell her name exactly correctly, so as a service to the nation, DTN will follow the lead of Drew M. over at Ace of Spades and provide the proper spelling of her name. MERKOWSKEE Don’t forget to get it right on November 3rd.

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Umm, no, Barack. We want you to stop acting like a petulant, spoiled child and lead the country. You remember. The job you won? President? Ringing any bells?

What we would really like is for you to stop embarrassing the country with your juvenile outbursts. We expect dignity from your office. Remember, others will follow you, though not soon enough. If you don’t respect the country and the office, you can always resign.

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The latest Rasmussen poll shows that GOP nominee Sharron Angle has a significant lead among Nevada voters and has strong Republican support despite attack ads and distortions of her record.  Her lead is eleven points; Angle has 88% support of Nevada Republicans and a significant lead among independents: “Despite their hotly-contested primary,” says Rasmussen, “Republicans [...]

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And then there was one. Scott Rigell is the projected winner in the Second Congressional District with 39% and the closest to that total is Loyola with 25%. With 63% of Precincts reporting, Scott Rigell should easily hold this lead. In the 11th Congressional District race, Keith Fimian leads 58% to 42% for Patrick Herrity [...]

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Yankee Phil put this video up on his blog today. “You Picked a Fine Time to Lead Us Barack” to the tune of Kenny Rogers’ “Lucille”.

Note: Do yourself a favor and bookmark Phil so you can visit him often. Great Virginia Blog!

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