we might have a repeat of this. So, what can you do? You can get involved in the 50-50-50+ Campaign. 50 - 50 - 50+ $50. 50 names. Or 50 miles. At least. Donate $50 to a campaign. Call 50 names in a district. Or drive 50 miles-plus to work in a district. Several candidates for the [...]
From an editorial in The News & Advance, “Apathy Will Be the Death of Society Yet,” the editors opine: In just a few weeks, voters in Virginia will head to the polls to elect their representatives to the General Assembly and to fill local offices all over the commonwealth. Well, a few of us will, at least. Earlier this [...]
Also (predictably) claims it's his idea, but who cares? IT DOESN'T MATTER WHOSE IDEA IT IS. THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS THAT IT GETS DONE. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0WhNKhU75Y&feature=player_embedded I have often chided the statist republicans over at Bearingdrift that they are on the wrong side of history with their support of status-quo, establishment-favorite "more of the [...]
Someone really does "get it." From Politico: During an afternoon speech in Las Vegas ahead of Tuesday’s debate, Paul will say that his plan for $1 trillion in cuts will create a balanced federal budget by the third year of his presidency. ...he’ll propose immediately freezing spending by numerous government agencies at 2006 levels, the [...]
Attack Watch, new Obama campaign site to ‘fight smears,’ becomes laughing stock of conservatives By Elizabeth Flock, Washington Post, blogPost (Image: Google) http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/attack-watch-new-obama-campaign-site-to-fight-smears-becomes-laughing-stock-of-the-internet/2011/09/14/gIQAspHDSK_blog.html Here are a few excerpts: As the 2012 presidential campaign heats up, President Obama’s campaign team has set up a new Web site, AttackWatch.com, to challenge negative statements about the president made by [...]
Campaign news about the 22nd Senatorial District from Red State Virginia: If there is anyone that the tea party unifies behind it’s Ken Cuccinelli. And now Ken has endorsed Tom Garrett. Ken’s endorsement comes in the wake of several endorsements from every Tea Party group in the 22nd district. The Goochland, Southside VTPP, and Lynchburg [...]
Congratulations to Richmond Tea Party's own Susan Lascolette for winning the Republican canvass for Goochland Board of Supervisors in District 1, defeating Phil "P.C." Hunnel. Susan has been long-time volunteer in Richmond Tea Party, serving on the Board of Directors. Additionally, she was the driving force behind the creation of the Goochland Tea Party. We [...]
Have you looked at the national debt clock lately? It has a handy “time machine” feature (top right corner) that is frightening in what it portends for our federal budget if we continue with our out-of-control federal spending. While 2010 looks pretty bad, with a national debt of $13.7 trillion, the clock projects $17.4 trillion in [...]
Yesterday's victory was tremendous, and one we should savor. The hard work is still ahead of us, of course. But I think all of the supporters of the Richmond Tea Party and supporters of Tea Party / Patriot / 9/12 groups across Virginia truly earned the following comments taken from this morning's Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial: [...]
The focus of the 2010 election five days from now has been on Congress, but Virginians will also be faced with voting on three proposed amendments to Virginia’s constitution (click here for details from the Virginia Board of Elections). The Richmond Tea Party leadership recommends you vote NO on questions #1 and #2. Both delve [...]
Election day is tomorrow, November 2nd. To visit the VA State Board of Elections to find out where to vote or what candidates/ballot questions will be on you ballot tomorrow, click HERE. Ensure that your voice is heard; VOTE!
