[Corin Stormhands]

Virginia ping. Even as we mourn Ronald Reagan, we can't forget what the bastidges want to do to us. He never did.

Kaine: I'll protect spending hikes
ROANOKE, Va. - Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine vowed Saturday to protect spending increases provided by Virginia's new $60 billion budget and chided Attorney General Jerry Kilgore and other Republicans who opposed it.

And from our team...

Gilmore poised for comeback bid
RICHMOND, Va. - Former Gov. Jim Gilmore began a long-term comeback march Saturday, accusing his Democratic successor of "deceit" and "extremism" to win a tax increase fight and winning a lusty ovation at the Republican State Convention.

Y'all know I'm no Gilmore fan, but I'm glad to hear him speaking up.

Our message to Virginians: If you want your money back, vote for Kilgore.

[Ligeia]

At the convention today there were numerous references to President Reagan. Moreso than usual. Knowing he was near death, I kept waiting for an announcement from the podium. . George Allen seemed especially Reaganesque. Who knows why.

Jim Gilmore was as angry as a wet hornet about the tax increases. He gave a stem-winder of a speech. He was furious the General Assembly caved in to Mark Warner and raised taxes while covering up the surplus news.

Since it's an off year, turn out was lower than usual with the main focus to deliver Virginia for President Bush. The breakfast theme was a Power Point presentation about the Senate races with taking Daschle out the most important.

[Mudboy Slim]

"Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine vowed Saturday to protect spending increases provided by Virginia's new $60 billion budget..."

Little Timmie Kaine just signed his own political death warrant, and I can't wait to help execute it next year!!

FReegards...MUD