He looks presidential to me. And he's only 41 years old.
Posted on 12/07/2009 5:31:04 PM PST by HokieMom
Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II is known for speaking his mind.
As he prepares next month to be sworn in as the top attorney for the state, nothing has changed. For those concerned that the attorney general-elect is going to embrace his conservative principles and take on anyone who opposes those beliefs — even the federal government — Mr. Cuccinelli said they are right to be concerned.
"If they're worried that I'm going to sue the federal government, their worry is well-placed," Mr. Cuccinelli said.
In the Republican state senator's acceptance speech after winning the election in November, he promised to fight for Virginians — even if that meant taking on the federal government on controversial issues such as the union organizing system known as card check.
"Normally there is a fight over a bill in Congress, and if it passes it goes to the president and if he signs that bill, that's typically the end of the fight," he said. "But I've got news for you. If we see an overreaching bill like card check, the president's signature won't be the last fight on that bill."
Mr. Cuccinelli said that under his leadership the attorney general's office will include a group focused on examining federal laws. He said the group, which will be small so as not to impact on other priorities, won't be looking at previous laws but rather those going forward that impact Virginians.
It is not that Mr. Cuccinelli wants to assert greater states' rights, he said, but he would like to shrink the size and intrusion of the federal government. So, for instance, if the current balance of power between federal and state government is 10 to one in favor of the federal government, he would like to see that ratio tighten to five to one.
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Music to my ears.
Given the inept POTUS that we have the multitude of false promises and rhetoric from not only him but our own politicians.......actions speak louder than words, Mr. Cuccinelli. Don’t preach it, don’t tell me, don’t make a vow or promise....do it.
Pinch yourself. I think he means it.
Is that a breath of FRESH AIR....!
We expect him to not only to defend conservatism, but the Constitution as well.
Be skeptical. Hold him accountable. We’ll all benefit.
This guy is AWESOME. He needs to be Gov or Senator of VA. I think POTUS is even better.
Real Conservatism implies the latter.
He looks presidential to me. And he's only 41 years old.
Woo hoo. I have heard great things about him.
And they will, too. It’s very exciting. The anticipation is building.
I think he means it, too. It’s not just what he’s learned at a GOPAC seminar. It’s in his bones.
Those damn Virginians, can’t stop them from rebelling against the establishment! From the revolution to the Civil War They always stand for the rights of the individual over the state.
Too many of Obama’s radical transformation aims will be enshrned in law by next November. As delaying tactic, not to mention the interest of justice and constitutional government, there must be a flood of lawsuits filed against the EPA and other federal agencies and officials.
Well our state motto is Sic Semper Tyrannis... “Always thus to tyrants”
Ken Cuccinelli has already been doing it since he entered public service.
True. He will be under attack at some point. Probably soon. He’ll be fine. He can handle it as he’s demonstrated in the State Senate.
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