[EDINVA]

80% is a high hurdle. It also has the possibility of passing unanimously, or near unanimously. Just because Rs were caught up in the burden this year, doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen down the road to the Ds.

I also like petitions as a show of some support within the state. Don’t think much of the idea that anyone can plunk down $1K and be on the ballot. Candidates in VA don’t pay anything to be on the ballot, just need to get the signatures of VA voters who will be voting in your party’s primary. They can work out a reasonable number.

Just read the State GOP Committee is meeting 1/21 to discuss the ‘loyalty oath.’ Actually I can see both sides of that one ... something has to be done to stop this crossover voting that skews the results. Just don’t think a ‘loyalty oath’ does it.

[mikhailovich]

No matter what the court decides, I like the way Rick Perry showed some balls and authority by challenging the decision. If Newt and the others get on the ballot, its a win for everyone who opposes Romney. It also demonstrates that Perry is a fighter and believes in what is right, and to me - what he'd be prone to do in Washington.

Fight the establishment.

Go Perry, Go Newt, go anyone but Paultard and Romney.