Archived RPV Press Releases

RICHMOND, VA - As Virginians finish filing their tax returns today, they can be sure that Democrats campaigning in the Commonwealth cannot be trusted to reduce their tax burden if elected.

RICHMOND, VA - Barack Obama's condescending comments at an April 6 fundraiser prove once again that he is out of touch with mainstream American voters.

RICHMOND, VA - The Republican Party of Virginia's newly-formed Welcoming Committee is off to a quick start as it works to build and strengthen the party through community outreach efforts.

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Chairman Hager Discusses Republican Unity, Mark Warner's Tax Increase, and 2008 Politics

From BearingDrift.com, April 7, 2008

After reassuring voters on the 2005 campaign trail that he would fully enforce Virginia's death penalty laws, Governor Tim Kaine broke that promise Tuesday with his decision to delay all scheduled executions in Virginia:

RICHMOND, VA - John McCain continued his "Service to America" tour Tuesday with a stop in Alexandria. Each stop along this tour introduces McCain to the American people and traces defining experiences and moments in his life that shaped his character. At his alma mater, Episcopal High School, McCain discussed the important role a teacher played in shaping his sense of right and wrong.

Below are excerpts from McCain's remarks, as prepared for delivery, from his speech in Alexandria:

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Virginia: McCain Widens Lead Over Both Democrats

From Rasmussen Reports, March 29, 2008

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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

RICHMOND, VA - Democratic Governor Tim Kaine has attempted to correct the transportation mess he created last year by signing legislation that refunds taxes and fees levied by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.

Unfortunately, he continues to flunk the leadership test on this important issue by failing to lay out a clear vision forward.

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Monday, March 24, 2008

RICHMOND, VA - Republican Party of Virginia Chairman John Hager released the following statement in response to Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling's announcement that he would not run for governor in 2009 and intends to seek re-election as lieutenant governor:

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

RICHMOND, VA - John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, has surged to sizable leads over both of his potential Democratic rivals, according to two different polls released this week.

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Wednesday, March 19,
2008

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Washington Post: Donors to Wolf's Foe Mostly Outside of Virginia

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March 17, 2008

Richmond, Virginia. (March 17, 2008) The Republican Party of Virginia began its annual women's leadership program, the Jennifer Byler Institute (JBI), on Saturday as part of its effort to increase the number of effective Republican women in public service and party leadership.

RICHMOND, VA - The Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) honored the first woman from any political party to serve in the Virginia State Senate at its recent State Central Committee meeting. Eva Scott, a Republican from Amelia, became Virginia's first female Senator after a successful campaign in 1979.

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Thursday, March 6, 2008

RICHMOND, VA (March 6, 2008)- Senator John McCain became the Republican Party's presumptive nominee after sweeping all four of Tuesday's primaries and surpassing the 1,191 delegate threshold needed for victory.

Republican Party of Virginia Chairman John Hager released the following statement congratulating John McCain on his victory:

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008