1. “I’ll Try the Regular….”
Session that is. This is what Bob McDonnell said this week about the ABC privatization proposal that’s been plagued by GOP defections in the House. I think that the original political strategy was relatively straightforward. Utilize a large GOP majority to win in the House. And then put NOVA and Hampton Roads Senate [...]

Virginia Unemployment Down to 6.5% in September
Judges Hear Arguments to Dismiss LU’s Health Care Suit
No Special for Privatization
McDonnell Abandons Special Session
McDonnell Hits Campaign Swing
McDonnell Helping Hurt
Perriello, Hurt Seek Seniors Support on AARP Call
Reports Show Fimian, Boucher, Rigell Among Cash Leaders in Virginia
Rigell Won’t Commit to Backing Boehner, Cantor
Latest Campaign Spending Reports
Loudoun Schools Remove Textbook That [...]

Perriello, Hurt Trade Charges in Danville
Moveon.com Ad for Perriello
Boucher, Griffith Debate Cap and Trade
Goodlatte’s Challengers
Waugh’s Car Reportedly Vandalized
Feds Charge Philly Man in Threats Against Cantor
NOVA Airways Filled with 11th District Ads
McDonnell Asks Agencies to Propose Budget Cuts
Senate Finance Panel Told Economy Limping
Cuccinelli on Internet Gaming Cafes
UVA Asks Judge to Set Aside Cuccinelli Subpoena Again
Fairfax Asks [...]

1. Was the Next Conservative Star…
Overlooked with all the talk about the Republican guys- Cuccinelli, Bolling, McDonnell and Allen- who showed up at the Tea Party convention last week? I’m not sure how everyone missed it. But isn’t Jamie Radtke  far more impressive than Sharon Angle and Christine O’Donnell, two Tea Party affiliated candidates running for [...]

McDonnell’s PAc Has $1.28 Million on Hand
McDonnell Efficiency Committee Releases 107 Recommendations
Cantor Defends Position Not to Debate
Perriello, Hurt Banking Funds for Homestretch
Hurt Ad Calls Perriello A Rubber Stamp
Perriello Formally Accepts NRA Endorsement
Clark Makes Dropout Offer to Hurt
Lynchburg City, Schools Continue Consolidation Discussion
Consultants Say Campbell Middle Schools Not Meeting Needs
Campbell Approves $300 Bonus For Employees
2nd District [...]

McDonnell, Christie Will Hit Campaign Trail for GOP
McDonnell Tells Higher Ed Commission Middle Class Families Need Tuition Relief
Tight Fimian-Connnolly Race Takes Some Negative Turns
Hurt- Perriello to Meet for First Time Wednesday
Hurt Outraises Perriello in Quarter
Perriello Brings in $810,000, Hurt $900,000
9th District Candidates Squabble, Tea party Likes Bain
Griffith Responds to Campaign Criticism with Legislative Illegal Immigration [...]

Tea Party Prepares for Convention
Hurt Says He Raised $900,000 Last Quarter
Controversial Connolly Ad Hits Fimian for Alleged Bonus Plan
Marshall and Morrissey Question State Takeover of Port of Richmond
Gates to Meet with McDonnell on JFCOM Closing
Webb Asks McDonnell to Celebrate Reagan?
McDonnell’s Office Says Virginia Will Celebrate Reagan Centennial
The Dollars and Politics of Hunting Licenses
Poll Says Tea [...]

Obama Takes Message to Small Gathering in Virginia Couples’ Backyard
Wilder Launches Blog: Pits Obama Against Obama
Northrop Grumman Offers $250,000 for IT Inquiry
McDonnell Tries to Sell Public On Liquor Sell Off
Interfaith Center Leads Coalition Against Privatization
Restructuring Panel Urges 4 Day Work Week, Study of Regionalism
Cuccinelli Tells Tea Party AGs Are Last Resort Against Feds
Survey: Localities Doubt [...]

As Closure Looms, Work on New JFCOM Facility in Norfolk Proceeds
Boucher Faces Serious Challenger in Griffith
Connolly Fimian in Tight Rematch
Incumbents Decry Political Rancor as Election Nears
Labor Day Parade in Buena Vista
Dems Rally in Newport News
Perriello, Webb Stump in Danville
Western Virginia May Lose Seats in Redistricting
Panel to Analyze ABC Privatization Plan
Extra DMV Hours Draw Smattering of [...]

Navy Cautious on Foreign Ownership of Northrop’s Shipyards
Rigell Drops $500K into 2nd District Campaign
Connolly, Fimian Quarrel Over Financial Overhaul
Conservative Group Holds Rally for Hurt in Danville
Pittsylvania Supervisors Question Storage Buildings
C’Ville Councils Toughens Zoning to Mute Late Night Shows
$2.25 Billion for the Bay, But at What Cost
National Republicans Flock to State
Judges Say No Evidence of Misconduct [...]