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    Election 2009 actual results: Bob McDonnell 58.6 percent for a 17.4 percent margin of victory. Virtucon rankings are based upon total amount the two numbers deviate from the actual numbers.

    1. Survey USA (10/30-11/1) – 58% / 18% (deviation 1.2%)

    2. VCU (10/21-25) – 54% / 18% (deviation 5.2%)

    3. (TIE) PPP (10/31-11/1) – 56% / 14% (deviation 6%)

    3. (TIE) Roanoke College (10/21-27) – 53% / 17% (deviation 6%)

    5. Suffolk Univ. (10/26-28) – 54% / 14% (deviation 8%)

    6. Rasmussen (10/27) – 54% / 13% (deviation 9%)

    7. Washington Post (10/22-25) – 55% / 11% (deviation 10%)

    8. Times Dispatch / Mason Dixon (10/28-29) – 53% / 12% (deviation 11%)

    9. Daily Kos / Research 2000 (10/26-28) – 54% / 10% (deviation 12%)

    10. Virginia Pilot / CNU (10/8-13) – 45% / 14% (deviation 17%)

    11. Clarus (10/18-19) – 49% / 8% (deviation 19%)


    Next time you see a poll, judge it by its past performance. Here is how they rank in terms of accuracy based upon the 2008 presidential election:

    1T. Rasmussen (11/1-3)**

    1T. Pew (10/29-11/1)**

    3. YouGov/Polimetrix (10/18-11/1)

    4. Harris Interactive (10/20-27)

    5. GWU (Lake/Tarrance) (11/2-3)*

    6T. Diageo/Hotline (10/31-11/2)*

    6T. ARG (10/25-27)*

    8T. CNN (10/30-11/1)

    8T. Ipsos/McClatchy (10/30-11/1)

    10. DailyKos.com (D)/Research 2000 (11/1-3)

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    (If you're below DailyKos, you don't deserve to be taken seriously for another four years. Better luck in 2012.)

    11. AP/Yahoo/KN (10/17-27)

    12. Democracy Corps (D) (10/30-11/2)

    13. FOX (11/1-2)

    14. Economist/YouGov (10/25-27)

    15. IBD/TIPP (11/1-3)

    16. NBC/WSJ (11/1-2)

    17. ABC/Post (10/30-11/2)

    18. Marist College (11/3)

    19. CBS (10/31-11/2)

    20. Gallup (10/31-11/2)

    21. Reuters/ C-SPAN/ Zogby (10/31-11/3)

    22. CBS/Times (10/25-29)

    23. Newsweak (10/22-23)

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Potomac News Hits Nichols and Rishell on Dishonest Campaign Tactics

The Potomac News has come out swinging hard against a couple of Democrat-ick candidates for Delegate in PWC this year.
In one article, they blast Paul Nichols for what they deem to be “unethical behavior” in his race against Faisal Gill and call upon Nichols to apologize to the voters for his deceit.  In yet another, they [...]

PWC Gets Part of the Job Done on Illegal Aliens

The Potomac News has coverage of today’s vote in Prince William County on the Board of Supervisors response to the county’s report on what to do about illegal aliens.
The Prince William BOCS
approved, in theory the resolution directing county police to check the legal status of people if they believe there is probable cause that they [...]

Chap!, McEachin and NLS – Behind the Curve as Usual

McDonnell, 31 Other Attorneys General Call for Passage of Federal Student Loan Sunshine Act
-Legislation Would Provide Greater Transparency in Student Loan Industry-
Richmond- Attorney General Bob McDonnell today joined 31 other Attorneys General in calling for the quick Senate passage of the “Student Loan Sunshine Act.” The Act responds to increasing national scrutiny of the student [...]

Mark Warner Cronies Indicted

From the Newport News Daily Press
Well, the wheels of justice may turn slowly in Virginia, but finally the investigation into state game commission irregularities — if that’s what you want to call an expense-laden jaunt to Africa by commission officials — has produced indictments.
Boy, Marky Mark and His Flunky Bunch have been out of office [...]

Greg L. Speaks to PWC BOCS on Illegal Aliens

Greg L. of Help Save Manassas (and BVBL) put the argument succinctly.
If a supervisor votes against the “probable cause” police standard, they are supporting a catch and release policy.  If a supervisor votes against denying benefits to illegal aliens, then they are sending a message to illegal aliens that they are welcome.

Chris Royse First to Speak Out Again on Illegal Aliens

Woodbridge Supervisor candidate Chris Royse was the first to speak during citizens’ time today before the PWC BOCS, urging the supervisors to adopt the proposed “probable cause” standard for the police to deal with illegal aliens and the denial of public benefits to illegal aliens.
From the sound of things, the illegal aliens have turned out [...]

“Phony Vets for Truth” Joins Dem Attack on Limbaugh

From Scrappleface: 
Phony Vets for Truth, an non-profit group comprised of ex-military personnel who have publicly and deceptively disparaged the United States, the president or fellow U.S. troops in time of war, applauded “Sen. Reid’s bravery, and his appropriate use of senate debate time to discuss Mr. Limbaugh’s scurrilous remarks.”
In a statement completely independent of the [...]

Ollie North to Raise $$$ for Ralph Smith

On Oct. 23, Lt. Col. Ollie North will be holding a fundraiser in Roanoke for 22nd Senate Dist. candidate Ralph Smith.  Be on the lookout for more info!
In the meantime, be sure to spread some support Smith’s way.

 Ralph Smith
22nd Senate District
 

Will Dems Condemn ABC News for “Phony Soldiers” Story?

With Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Thinskin Gump (D-WashPo) and other Dems all incensed over Rush Limbaugh uttering the phrase “phony soldiers,” will they also vote to condemn ABC News for their story on this that started the entire uproar? You know, the story that Rush was referring to when he uttered that phrase.
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Pollard’s Record Shows His True Colors

Senate candidate Albert Pollard just can’t run away from his own record.  I know it’s mean spirited and dirty politics to use facts of past and one’s own record to point out why he’s just not fit for office.  Pollard has a past of which he is trying his hardest to run away from.
 
We’ve already [...]