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Today Bishop EW Jackson officially announced his entry into the race for the 2018 Republican nomination for US Senate. Press release from the Jackson campaign: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BISHOP E.W. JACKSON PROMISES A “DIFFERENT CAMPAIGN,” LAUNCHES BID FOR U.S.... Read more
On this day in 1981 NBA player Lloyd Bernard Free changed his first name to World, which gave us one of the greatest names ever; World B. Free. He was no sideshow either. World B. Free was a one-time... Read more
Senator Stuart Smalley from Saturday Night Live had to, no that’s not right. Hang on….. Let’s try this again. Senator Al Franken of Minnesota resigned today because he is a pervert. But he didn’t go gracefully. In an effort... Read more
Israel’s government sits in Jerusalem, therefore the capital of Israel is Jerusalem. Simple. But the other side wants Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine, so we can’t call it the capital. That is the compromise adults came up with.... Read more
“To alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.” –Homer Simpson On this day in 1933 prohibition ended as the 21st Amendment was ratified. The Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment, which had outlawed alcohol. Virginia ratified... Read more
In 2015 Republicans campaigned against $17 tolls on I-66. Well, the new toll package started today and the rate is higher than expected. From a VDOT press release sent out this afternoon; Prices for a trip along the entire... Read more
Republican led Congress passed a huge tax cut tonight. The Senate voted along strict party lines with one exception, Republican Bob Corker of Tennessee voted with Democrats, for a 51-49 total. President Donald Trump and his Republican congressional friends... Read more
Last Thursday was Thanksgiving and today is called Giving Tuesday. The difference, I assume, is in the action. On Thanksgiving we reflect and count our blessings. On Giving Tuesday we get out there and donate time/money/possessions to a worthy... Read more
The State Board of Elections finally got around to certifying the election results for House Districts 28 and 88. This officially gives Republicans a one seat majority going into several recounts. Republican Bob Thomas won the 28th by 82... Read more
Get your tickets today for the 2017 Republican Party of Virginia Advance. This annual don’t-call-it-a-retreat is a must attend for Virginia Republicans. Friday night is a party, Saturday features workshops, and the whole weekend serves as a great networking... Read more
President Zachary Taylor was born today in Barboursville, Virginia. He didn’t last in office long, but he’s still a Virginia president. Zachary Taylor Highway is Route 522 and it ain’t much, but the scenery is nice. Happy B Day, Zach.... Read more
Thanksgiving is the best holiday. The entire day is about three things; family, sports, and food. This leaves no need for presents, except for the opportunity to bring more food. And it’s a Thursday, which creates a nice extended... Read more
The Virginia Air Pollution Control Board approved a cap-and-trade plan that aims to cut emissions on Virginia’s power plants. This plan makes Virginia the first southern state to move toward such measures. Usually a job for the legislature, Governor... Read more
Never mind the celebration, Republicans held the House of Delegates this year. Tuesday November 7th was a slaughterhouse, but it could’ve been worse. Soon to be Speaker Kirk Cox issued the following statement. . Read more
“In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower . Read more
What the hell happened? As of 1:30am on Election Night, the Ds caught up to the Rs in the House of Delegates. The finger pointing blame game has already started. Insert the name of a person/faction/policy and hammer it,... Read more
Here is a side-by-side chart to compare and contrast the candidates for Attorney General. The image is a campaign material that was authorized by the John Adams campaign and its info is accurate. Remember to vote on Tuesday November... Read more
Here is a side-by-side chart to compare and contrast the candidates for Lieutenant Governor. The image is a campaign material that was authorized by the Jill Vogel campaign and its info is accurate. Remember to vote on Tuesday November... Read more
Here is a side-by-side chart to compare and contrast the candidates for Governor. The image is a campaign material that was authorized by the Ed Gillespie campaign and its info is, well, with Ralph Northam all over the place... Read more
Earlier this week a radical leftwing organization with a name that disguises its lack of tolerance ran the most racist TV ad in campaign history. The group is called Latino Victory Fund, but only radical leftwing Hispanics are eligible;... Read more