Virginia Right!

Democrat Gerry Connolly was the only Virginia Congressman to vote in favor of the bill masquerading as legislation to save us from the “fiscal cliff” that actually only makes the cliff higher. Or more precisely, the fiscal abyss into which we are falling even deeper. Even Bobby Scott (rightfully) voted no to this massive spending bill [...]

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This video (HERE’S the link) shows Utah teachers being trained how to use and carry a gun in school.  That’s right – a GUN in school!  One teacher interviewed suggests that schools might even be easy targets if there are no guns available.  Another talked about how she’ll have a bra holster and the kids [...]

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Another Virginia Congressman has turned his back on the Conservatives who put him into office. Congressman Scott Rigell is now the latest to justify expanding government through tax increases. And he has even adopted the Progressive’s “code word” for tax hikes calling them “revenue enhancements” to blur the truth. Rigell’s approach is to take away deductions [...]

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Indiana Senator Dick Lugar is Barack Obama’s favorite Republican. And Lugar has apparently caused Republican House MAjority Leader Eric Cantor’s heart to go pitter pat as Cantor’s PAC is begging Democrats to jump in and vote for Lugar in the Republican Primary. Lugar has gone from 5 points down before Cantor’s support to 10 points [...]

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I have been playing catch up on several fronts and have yet to find the time to put down a few thoughts on a gathering last week at the US Capitol put together by Virginia Congressman Robert Hurt. I have met Congressman Hurt once or twice before, but only briefly. And I believe the first [...]

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Is it in the water?  A time warp?  This is the biggest year for Virginia politics since 1841.  Virginia native (born in Winchester!) and resident Rick Santorum was the first resident of the Old Dominion to win a major party caucus – Iowa.  Then Virginia resident Newt Gingrich wins the SC primary, another first for [...]

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This is a good article that you need to read: Virginia Congressman James Moran recently gave some advice to the budget deficit Supercommittee in the Falls Church News-Press (“Moran’s News Commentary: Eliminate Tax Subsidies for Oil & Gas Industry,” November 2, 2011) restating his already well-known position on oil industry taxes. It is a “no-brainer” [...]

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Posted at RPV website: From Governor Bob McDonnell… “I want to warmly welcome the President to Charlottesville and the 5th District this evening. As Virginians, we are always honored to have the President of the United States visit the Commonwealth. Elections matter, and the President’s visit should remind all the voters of the 5th District [...]

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Leaving the 7th District Roundup yesterday, I happened upon Virginia’s former Lt. Governor John Hagar signing the Spending Revolt bus, which was parked st the entrance to the annual Roundup sponsored by Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor. The bus has thousands of signatures from anyone and everyone. The bus also sports a fresh Virginia Right! signature! [...]

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Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor held a Business Professionals Reception last night at Sine’ Irish Pub and Restaurant in Richmond’s Historic Shockoe Slip. Despite the heat and humid conditions and the fact that the reception was held on the tent covered patio out back, everyone managed to great time. Congressman Cantor did not speak long, preferring [...]

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The Annual Ashland Strawberry Faire took place today in the town of Ashland, Virginia. The booths, food vendors, Arts and Crafts, Animal Rescue and live music combined to make the event a “fun for all ages” affair.

There were plenty of snow cones, free water and large cups of freshly made lemonade to help deal with the 95 degree temperatures.

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President Obama has just concluded his speech to a joint session of Congress about his plan for a federal takeover of our healthcare system. I am walking back to my office right now to talk to reporters, but I wanted to quickly let you know my reaction to his speech.

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