I’m in Virginia and I will most certainly be voting.
Because we are a constitutional republic does not mean you are always going to have great choices. More often than not, a 2 party system like ours will result in 2 seriously flawed candidates. You can either vote or sit out and shut up since you did nothing to make a difference one way or the other. Stop crying because the choices aren’t satisfying enough for you.
At stake in the Virginia election is our Senate. If we control the Senate then McDonnell will be able to force through a more conservative agenda. Sitting out and whining is utterly stupid.
Get it OUT of you’re head that there are going to be a Reagan-like candidates on the ballot very often - if ever again in your lifetime. More often than not your choice is going to be the lesser of 2 evils. That’s just how 2 party systems work. Winning back the state Senate today is a very big deal for the future of Virginia. If you refuse to help make a difference, then please shut up till you get your act together and vote.
Is McDonnell trying to push a conservative agenda? All I am seeing are toll roads and high speed rail. He has done a great job selling the state for jobs with companies moving in, but I am not convinced he has a conservative legislative agenda.
Concur. Legislating is a team sport, and with a GOP majority in the state senate, the Governor’s reforms will fare better.
More importantly, even a moderate Republican will pull the entire caucus to the Right. And put one more RAT off the public payroll.
Well said, Longbow. Exactly right.
TC