Talked to Conservative HQ (Richard Viguerie) and Virginia Concerned Women for America and they are interested in joining the coalition to support the 10th Amendment bills. American Family Radio has also stated they will run radio ads for the January 18 rally for the 10th Amendment bills. WRVA's Doc Thompson is very supportive and interviewed Delegate Bob Marshall [...]
Richmond Tea Party met with the Virginia Speaker of the House, Bill Howell, last week regarding our two federalism bills. The Speaker expressed support for both bills and assured us they would make it out of Committee in the House of Delegates. He was also encouraging that these would pass the House. The first bill, [...]
We can only be cautiously optimistic that Governor-elect McDonnell will live up to his ambitions to pursue 10th amendment issues, completely restructure state government, significantly cut spending, drill offshore, and not raise taxes. It is up to the tea party movement to keep McDonnell accountable to his campaign promises, so together we can ensure the success [...]