Bob McDonnell

Thanksgiving tradition – precedented and “un”

The administration that initiated so much that is unprecedented in American politics, introduced an unprecedented new Thanksgiving tradition – carving up our currency for the holidays. While my blogging activity has been...

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Republican governors: A gang of reds

Life is looking rather sunny for the opposition party THE governors milled around and chatted onstage. Rick Perry, of Texas, muttered to one of his peers, doubtless about the many successes his state has notched up. There were...

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5 Reasons for Democrats to Give Thanks

By Julia Piscitelli, Thomas Jefferson Street Blog Five reasons to give political thanks, Democrat edition. 1. RNC Chairman Michael Steele. He has been behaving like a petulant child about "getting credit" for Republican wins in...

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The Heritage Foundation Provides NEWS…REASONS to be THANKFUL

November 25, 2009 | By Amanda Reinecker Seven things we can be thankful for As we gather with family and friends to celebrate our blessings at Thanksgiving, we should remember how fortunate we Americans are to live in a free...

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Swing voters or no-shows?

It has been a couple of weeks now since Republicans upset the Democrats in the New Jersey and Virginia governor’s races. Both of these states went for Barack Obama in 2008. There were two simple explanations debated among the...

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Henry mcmaster: 'Yo Govnah

Henry mcmaster: 'Yo Govnah FITSNews By fitsnews • on November 25, 2009 By Michael S. Smith II “Attorney General Henry mcmaster has helped Gov. Mark Sanford get away with breaching the trust of South Carolinians in order to...

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House ethics panel ends investigation into Phil Hamilton, ODU

The independent House of Delegates ethics panel officially dropped its investigation of former Del. Phil Hamilton and his relationship with Old Dominion University on Tuesday, saying it no longer has jurisdiction now that...

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Votes certified; Mathieson to seek recount

The Virginia election results were certified tonight by the State Board of Elections and there were no particular surprises this evening. Bob McDonnell still won in a landslide. House Republicans still picked up six seats....

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8th Senate Race is Disturbing Preview for 2nd Congressional District Nomination

As the 8th Senate District race between Jeff McWaters and Virginia Beach Councilwoman Rosemary Wilson runs further off the rails of legitimate campaigns and into a mudslinging contest from both sides, the stage is being set for...

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Post-Mortem Op-Ed: How Creigh Deeds Could Have Won Virginia

Many pre/post mortems have demonized Creigh Deeds, and rightfully so. His campaign was a comedy of errors nearly from start to finish and with the brief exception of two weeks in September, we never had a close race. While much...

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