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Most of the attention in politics has focused on the 2016 elections, but a few contests on this Election Day 2015 are worth noting, too. Republicans have had a long history of frustration in gubernatorial races in otherwise friendly Kentucky, and they may well add another chapter of failure today — unless a last-minute infusion of cash can bridge the gap for Matt Bevin: Republicans are pouring money into a last-minute effort in Tuesday’s Kentucky gubernatorial race, aiming to rescue Matt Bevin’s struggling campaign and keep the GOP from again being shut out of the conservative state’s governorship.Bevin, who...

Another reason to dump Tim Kaine this fall.  Not only is he tied to Obama's coattails, but he uses the same smarmy fundraising techniques.  Here wife Anne - who eschews  her husband's last name - begs us to wish her hubby Happy Father's Day - just like Queen Michelle did for our current Dictator: Dear Barbara, Today is a special day to appreciate the fathers in our lives. This year we'll be spending Father's Day together as a family. I hope you enjoy this picture of Tim with our children -- almost grown up now -- aren't they handsome? We...

Link has list of 10 Seats that are contested. Ohio has Issue 2 & 3 on the ballot which the left wingers have been lying about other positions.

From Conservative VA Senator Ken Cuccinelli's newsletter...... Life and a “Change of Heart?” Last week I shared with you Dem Senator Yvonne Miller’s concerns about increasing competition in the Commonwealth… and my resulting indignation. Well, this committee continues to be a source of liberal amazement. At our second meeting, Dem Senator Henry Marsh was attacking a bill addressing how the death penalty is implemented, i.e., the mechanics of putting someone to death that has been convicted of capital murder. He didn’t like some of the proposed changes and as part of his statement in opposition he declared (please note, this...

RICHMOND, Va--The leader of Virginia's Tea Party organization has officially declared her candidacy for U.S. Senate. Tea Party Patriots Federation chairwoman Jamie Radtke has filed papers to run for the Senate as a Republican in 2012. Radtke said she was prompted to join the race due to concerns about the ballooning national debt. Former senator George Allen, also a Republican, is expected to announce plans that he will also run for the seat held by Democrat Jim Webb, who has not said whether he'll seek reelection. (Copyright 2010 by 630 WMAL News. All Rights Reserved.)

Marshall to run for U.S. Senate By LILLIAN KAFKA lkafka@manassasjm.com Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Robert "Bob" G. Marshall, a state delegate since 1992, officially tossed his hat into the ring to run for U.S. Senate, he announced on Monday. Marshall, a Republican representing the House of Delegate's 13th district, is a conservative politician on many issues -- including abortion - and his posture on those issues is critical for a Republican to win in Virginia, he said. In 2007 Marshall introduced a bill, although unsuccessful, that would have banned abortions in Virginia if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe...

In the 2008 Virginia Senate race, the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds Democrat Mark Warner leading Republican Jim Gilmore 53% to 38%. Both men are former governors of the state of Virginia.

Had the opportunity to attend the debate between Senator George Allen and challenger James Webb today held at The Homestead near Hot Springs Virginia. It was an interesting debate for the format of the debate incorporated several techniques for the questions to be asked of the candidates. First there was a panel made up by 3 individuals that asked questions of both the Senator and his challenger. The candidate was permitted to answer the question and then the other candidate was permitted 2 minutes for a statement and then the original person answering the question was usually allowed a minute...

Tonight the Militia, Police and Public Safety subcommittee heard several gun bills and here are the results: HB 162, Delegate Lingamfelter, allows a person to have a firearm locked in their vehicle in private parking lots. The bill was amended to exempt vehicles owned by a company or parking lots that had gates and/or guards that limited public access. I spoke in favor of the bill. The bill PASSED out of subcommittee and is now on its way to the full committee! Whaa Hooo! HB 705, Delegate Hogan, a bill to take away the ability of a county to regulate...

While many area politicos had their eyes and ears pinned on Sen. H. Russell Potts Jr. Friday, two political hopefuls announced interest in seeking his 27th District Senate seat. Jill Holtzman Vogel of Warrenton and Phillip S. Griffin II of Winchester announced the creation of exploratory committees to examine a run for the state Senate seat that Potts would vacate if elected governor. Potts’s Senate term expires in 2007. But if the Virginia Republican Party has its way, a race to fill his seat could come much sooner. After Potts announced his run for governor as a “independent Republican,” Virginia...

"No More Secrets ... Get Parents Back in the Loop!" THE FAMILY FOUNDATION OF VIRGINIA E-MAIL ALERT NET Date: Friday, February 7, 2003 Fr: Victoria Cobb, Director of Legislative Affairs Action Alert: "No More Secrets ... Get Parents Back in the Loop!" House Bill 1499, sponsored by Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31, Woodbridge), passed the House of Delegates last week with strong bi-partisan support. Now, the Senate Committee on Education and Health will hear the bill after it passes sub-committee review. HB 1499 recognizes a parent's right to be involved in the life of the child, especially when the child...