http://smythcounty.net/blog Politics & News from Smyth County, Virginia. Sat, 22 May 2010 20:02:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Morgan Griffith has won the Republican nomination in the 9th District. More later... http://smythcounty.net/blog/?p=412 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 ... http://smythcounty.net/blog/?p=411 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 ... http://smythcounty.net/blog/?p=410 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 ... http://smythcounty.net/blog/?p=409 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 ... http://smythcounty.net/blog/?p=408 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 ... http://smythcounty.net/blog/?p=407 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 ... http://smythcounty.net/blog/?p=406 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 ... http://smythcounty.net/blog/?p=405 A company would like to locate a new truck stop at Exit 24 in Meadowview in Washington County.  The proposed site would only be around 1000 feet from Meadowview Elementary School and forever change the scenery in that community.  People are lining up on both sides of the issue.  The ... http://smythcounty.net/blog/?p=404 An interesting ballot scenario will play out in Russell County in November.  Among the elections for Governor/Lt. Governor/Attorney General/House of Delegates, Russell County will be having two special elections for constitutional officers. The Democrat treasurer of Russell County retired in May after many years of service.  Similarly the Commonwealth's Attorney, Mike ... http://smythcounty.net/blog/?p=403