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MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009

Groundhog Day Comes Early This Year

Remember the classic Bill Murray movie, Groundhog Day, where the lead character is for a time doomed to repeat the same day over and over again?  Well, as the 2009 General Assembly session approaches, Virginia Democrats are again setting the stage for another replay of their endless loop: taxing and spending their way out of tough budget issues, just like they have done so many times before.

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posted by Steve Albertson | 06:07 PM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008

Republicans on the March...Already

Has the turnaround begun?  That's the subject of a posting by Chris Cillizza at the Washington Post, who highlights the encouragement the GOP faithful have been able to take from the recent Republican victories in Georgia and Louisiana, which can be seen as the early manifestations of the traditional mid-term election rebound enjoyed by the party out of the White House.  More...

posted by Steve Albertson | 10:06 AM

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008

Run, Terry, Run!

I know I'm not alone in anxiously anticipating the day that Clinton fundraising slickster and former DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe formally commits to running for the Democrats' nomination for Virginia governor.  A report from the NBC-TV affiliate in Charlottesville underscores the deliciousness of what awaits us.

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posted by Steve Albertson | 00:01 PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008

Have the Democrats Maxed Out in Virginia?

Tim Craig discusses some pretty compelling numbers indicating that, unless there is some additional radical shift in demographics, Democrats may have reached the peak of the electoral share in vote-rich Northern Virginia.  Blogging at the Washington Post, Craig suggests that this may mean very good things for the GOP:

If Democrats have maxed out this year in Northern Virginia, the GOP will have a road map for starting to chip away at Democratic margins, allowing Republicans to once again prevail in major statewide races.

I suspect there is a lot of truth to that.  H/T to Jason Kenney at Bearing Drift, who adds some valuable insight of his own.

posted by Steve Albertson | 10:40 AM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008

Speaking of New Media...

If you haven't done so already, I encourage you to join the new RPV social networking site.  The site is a great step in the right direction toward making it easier for activists and everyday people alike to get involved with the process.  Check it out, and then spread the word! 

Well done, RPV!

 UPDATE:  I understand now that the site was put together by O.P. Ditch and Tom Whitmore, two longtime GOP stalwarts from Prince William.  Good job guys!

posted by Steve Albertson | 02:35 PM