MARSHALL OBJECTS TO ‘LOYALTY OATH’ IN G.O.P. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

VC Note:  I just received this email from Delegate Bob Marshall (R-13).  Given that I too have previously objected and continue to object to idea of requiring voters to sign a loyalty oath before being allowed to vote, I wanted to share his thoughts with you just in case you are not on his emailing [...]

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Political Prostitute

In my various posts over the years, I’ve made no secret of my support of Dr. Ron Paul and, even more importantly, the political principles for which he stands.  Therefore, I must say that I was pretty surprised when I got an email asking if I would collect signatures to get Newt Gingrich on the [...]

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Reflections on the Straw Poll

As my most recent article on examiner.com states, last week I conducted a straw poll at the meeting of the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Shenandoah Valley Tea Party.  Here are the results: 2012 Republican Presidential Primary Newt Gingrich – 30% Michelle Bachmann – 27% Rick Santorum – 20% Ron Paul – 7% Rick Perry – 7% Jon [...]

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President Obama, please put JOBS under the Christmas tree this year!

VC Note:  I’m pleased to share a guest post from Melody Scalley, a Virginia talk-show host and entrepreneur who resides on the Eastern Shore. Unless you have a high paying government job, and even if you do, you are probably well aware that the majority of American’s are deeply impacted by the ongoing devastation to [...]

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Mid Week Update

Good evening everyone. I just wanted to draw your attention to my latest two pieces which can be found on examiner.com.  The first asks the question of whether it is more important to select a party nominee based upon his or her political principles or instead upon his or her ability to win the general [...]

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Who Don’t You Want?

The internet is full of polls related to the Republican presidential nomination.  Who do you want as the Republican nominee?  That question is likely the hottest political issue in most, if not all, parts of the country. But let’s try flipping this question around.  Who do you believe is the worst GOP contender?  Even if [...]

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Bell Announces

In what will be at least the second Republican nomination fight in 2013, today Delegate Rob Bell of Albemarle County has announced his bid to be Virginia’s next Attorney General. As a result, currently the field consists of two people, Delegate Rob Bell and Senator Mark Obenshain of Harrisonburg.  Personally, I find it rather interesting [...]

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Obenshain Announces

Coming fast on the heels of Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s decision to seek the Governorship as opposed to re-election, I’ve now learned that State Senator Mark Obenshain of Harrisonburg has announced that he is exploring a bid for the Attorney General’s office in 2013. If you are unfamiliar with Virginia politics, you might not [...]

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Now on Examiner.com

Good evening, ladies and gents. Recently, I’ve been in communication with the fine folks at examiner.com.  I hoped to write for their website in order to draw greater exposure to conservative principles and Virginia (including Shenandoah Valley) politics.  Of course, I’d being lying if I said it was all purely altruistic.  I’m always looking for [...]

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