With the talk of Hillary Clinton possibly becoming the next Secreatry of State, you can’t help but think of Abraham Lincoln’s recently dubbed Team of Rivals. William H. Seward, a Senator from New York, was the frontrunner for his party’s presidential nomination in 1860. Instead, that honor went to a guy who’d only served in Congress for a few […]

As Barack Obama, our 44th President, passes 67 million in the popular vote:
I’m Sandra M., I live nearby in Fredericksburg, and I’m organizing a “Fired Up and Ready to Go” gathering this Thursday for everyone in the area to keep up the momentum from Obama’s victory. Will you join us?
Here are the details: 
“Fired Up and Ready to […]

The good news for the Democrats just keeps on coming. And that is the fact that the Sarah Palin debacle hasn’t taught the GOP anything. Despite being a drag on the ticket and driving female voters to Obama/Biden in droves, she’s far and away the most popular figure among Republcans right now.
Newsflash: Voters care about issues. Women will […]

Christia Rey that is. Chris is a member of the Electoral College, representing Virginia’s 1st Congessional District. If you’ve never heard of Christia Rey, then remember where you heard it first. Here’s his bio from William & Mary’s website, where he’s currently studying law:
Chris graduated cum laude from Walden University with a B.S. in business administration and […]

h/t An Essential Liberty
      

Here’s Terry McAuliffe, literally being laughed at on Hardball because he’s mindlessly reciting talking points without listening to what Chris Matthews is actually saying.

McAuliffe is a boob. If he’s the Democratic nominee for Governor, I will vote for him over Pat Robertson disciple Bob McDonnell in a heartbeat….I just hope it doesn’t come down to that.
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On December 16 in Fredericksburg, there will be a special election to fill the office vacated by the retirement of Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Charles Sharp. Mr. Sharp recently was appointed judge for the 15th district. La Brivia Jenkins is officially kicking off her campaign this Thursday Nov. 13 at the Caroline Street Cafe.
Michael Barret makes the case for Jenkins here.
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The Governor, both United States Senators, the State Senate, and now Virginia’s delegation in the House of Representatives.
A couple days ago Virginia had 8 Republicans members of the House to only 3 Democrats. Now, Gerry Connolly, Glenn Nye, and Tom Perriello join Bobby Scott, Jim Moran, and Rick Boucher to give the Dems a 6-5 edge. 
We […]

Newsweek:
The Obama campaign was provided with reports from the Secret Service showing a sharp and disturbing increase in threats to Obama in September and early October, at the same time that many crowds at Palin rallies became more frenzied. Michelle Obama was shaken by the vituperative crowds and the hot rhetoric from the GOP candidates. […]