Not Larry Sabato has been running a series of analysis about the Virginia Senate Districts in preparation for the 2007 elections. NLS has already covered the 2 districts that Smyth County is part of.
The 38th District (Saltville & Rich Valley Precincts in Smyth) analysis can be found here.
The 40th District (all other Smyth Precincts) […]

Jerry, From On High, has this interesting post proposing gaming as an option to reinvigorate the economy of Smyth County, particularly Chilhowie.
I think it would be a nice way to infuse some money into the economy and provide some jobs. It’s something worth looking into because it at least is an idea that could […]

Chad has posted announcing that he is closing up Commonwealth Conservative. Chad’s insight and commentary will be greatly missed. It was Chad’s blog that got me interested in starting up this blog back in the Summer of 2005.
I wish Chad the best of luck in his future endeavors.
Go over to […]

The Republican Party of Virginia needs a shakeup. Since Kate Obenshain-Griffin became chairman the GOP has done nothing but lose seats. We were on the verge of re-capturing the Governor’s seat last year and lost it. This year we’ve lost a U.S. Senate seat. Is Kate to blame for all this? […]

Election 2006 was indeed a thriller. The GOP definitely has lots to think about but now the burden of leading is on the Democrats. The GOP can take the offensive standpoint. The Democrats need to produce their plans and put them into action instead of saying they have plans.
The GOP needs to […]

Here are my personal predictions for tomorrow. Anybody else care to offer their predictions?
U.S. Senate
Allen: 53%
Webb 44%
Other: 3%
U.S. House (9th District)
Boucher: 56%
Carrico: 43%
Other: 1%
I think Carrico will keep Boucher below the 60% mark.
The marriage amendment will turn out an unusually higher amount of voters this time I think. This […]

Earlier this week, the sheriff, Frank Cassell, of Henry County, Virginia and several deputies were indicted in Federal court for all kinds of criminal corruption. Here is the story from the Roanoke Times.
Every person is innocent until proven guilty. However, in this case the cards are definitely against the sheriff. He remains […]

Election Day is almost upon us. I plan to be out campaigning and helping out on the Saltville side of Smyth County. There is nothing like the fun and excitement of Election Day. Meeting all kinds of people that you know and just chatting with people are some of the nice things […]

One of the biggest issues facing American companies today are the so-called “antitrust” policies being implemented by the European Commission (EC). Many American companies are being fined and their business practices inhibited on the disguise of consumer protection.
Microsoft has been the largest target for the EC. Microsoft has been ordered to hand over […]