Morgan Griffith has won the Republican nomination in the 9th District.
More later…

I have often used the saying that “it takes a special kind of candidate to run for Congress” when talking with fellow political activists and friends.  In this day and age that is very true.  I believe that this year in VA9, Morgan Griffith is that special kind of candidate and Republicans should nominate him […]

Via the Roanoke Times, Delegate Morgan Griffith of Salem has officially filed his nomination papers and paid the fee to seek the Republican nomination for the 9th Congressional District at the May 22 convention.  March 1 is the filing deadline for candidates for the Republican nomination.
The convention will be held on May 22 at Ft. […]

Last night Delegate Morgan Griffith issued a press release (see story/text here) entitled “9th District Legislators Declare Support for Griffith for Congress” announcing the support of Delegate Carrico, Senator Wampler,  Delegate Kilgore, Senator Smith, Delegate Crockett-Stark, Delegate Nutter, Delegate Morefield, and Delegate Poindexter.  Carrico, Kilgore, and Wampler had been rumored to be possible candidates for […]

The road back to Washington for Representative Rick Boucher (D) for re-election to a 15th term is likely going to be a tough one compared to what Boucher is usually up against.  It has often been popular sentiment that Boucher would have this seat for as long as he wanted it due to his usual […]

Today I attended the Inauguration ceremonies at the Virginia State Capitol for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General.
It was a perfect day for an inauguration.  The temperature was in the lower 50’s and the sun was out.
It was great to witness the orderly and very ceremonial transfer of power as one administration handed off […]

Well, I have sort of been on hiatus for awhile now.  Lots to do with work and being a political party chairman along with working on the recent successful November campaigns.  So much I have to do but so little time to do it.
We’re not done in Smyth County yet as we have a special […]

It is time that party ID on the ballot be extended to local offices like Board of Supervisors and Constitutional Offices in Virginia.
Under current Virginia law, only indicators for political party candidates (or independents) for federal, statewide, or General Assembly positions are printed on the ballots.  Local office candidates such as those for Constitutional Offices […]

The Richmond Times-Dispatch has an article about a new executive order signed by Governor Kaine dealing with energy uses at state buildings and by state employees.  I’m glad to see our part-time Governor has solved all Virginia’s other pressing issues and again can take a spin at making a legacy for himself.
Among the executive order […]

Well, I am finally getting around to posting this, albeit a week late.
The 2009 RPV Convention was definitely exciting!  Republicans are fired up and rallying to take back VA in November from 8 years of Democrat misguidance.  The energy of the convention was amazing.
One disappointing thing for me obviously was that John Brownlee did not […]