Who Will Be The Next 52nd Dist. Delegate?

With Del. Jeff Frederick’s (R-52 Dist.) win in the race for RPV Chairman and his pledge not to seek reelection in 2009 if he won, would-be candidates are beginning to line up for Jeff’s House seat.  We’re hearing that one has gotten out ahead of the pack, though.  Chris Royse, the 2007 GOP candidate for [...]

Congratulations Chairman Frederick

Throughout the campaign for RPV Chairman, it was clear that Del. Jeff Frederick had the better answers to questions put to both he and Lt. Gov. John Hager on what their vision was for the party and where they wanted to lead it.  Having known Jeff since 2000 when we were both in the newly-reinvigorated [...]

RPV Convention Liveblog

Other’s live-blogging the convention: Bearing Drift, Crystal Clear Conservative, James Martin at Raising Kaine, and Rick Sincere
Jim Gilmore is the Senate Nominee
Jeff Frederick is the Chairman of the RPV
Thanks for reading and watch for discussion and analysis of the results.
4:10pm – Jim Gilmore is sitting here, Jim is interviewing him for Bearing Drift, watch for [...]

Obama’s “Moral Compass” Chastised by Church

Close Barry Obama friend of 20 years, Father Michael Pfleger, whom Obama himself has described as his “moral compass,” has been chastised by Cardinal Francis George of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
“The Catholic Church does not endorse political candidates. Consequently, while a priest must speak to political issues that are also moral, he may not endorse candidates [...]

McClellan Taken To The Wood Shed By Bob Dole

Former Deer in the Headlights WH Press Secretary Scott McClellan has been taken to the wood shed by Former Senator Bob Dole.
From CNN
“You’re a miserable creature.”
I have to agree with Senator Dole on the email.  Scott McClellan is chasing a cash cow with his book.  McClellan was probably one of the worst WH Press Secretaries [...]

Obama’s Church of Hate: Pfleger-rant

Here we go again…

 

Virtucon Live Coverage of RPV Convention

Virtucon contributor Jason Kenney will be anchoring our live coverage of the RPV convo tomorrow with updates from other Virtucon contributors as well (all depending upon internet access coverage in the convention center, of course.) Frequency of updates throughout the day still TBD. Check back tomorrow as the convo unfolds to find out [...]

If For No Other Reason

I’ll vote for John McCain for this:
From NY Post:
SUSAN SARANDON, who appeared in three films last year and won kudos for her TV movie “Bernard and Doris,” is still not a contented soul. She says if John McCain gets elected, she will move to Italy or Canada. She adds, “It’s a critical time, but I [...]

Bearing Drift GOP Candidate Review

Bearing Drift has composed a handy dandy candidate review of the GOP candidates for U.S. Senate and RPV Chairman who are running this weekend.  Head on over to check out their podcasts with Jim Gilmore, Bob Marshall, John Hager and Jeff Frederick and their Q&A sessions with Frederick and Hager.

RPV Convo Endorsement Wars Heat Up

Just received the following two emails.  First up, an endorsement of Gilmore and Hager from the Chairman of the Poquoson GOP:
Rather than tire everyone with a long dissertation, I will just say that
hands down Gov. Jim Gilmore has proven that he is the best candidate to win
the US Senate for Virginians and John Hager is [...]

Reagan Rock Video Fights – Week 42

Week 42 of Virginia Virtucon’s Reagan Rock Video Fights is upon us! Men Without Hats have reigned for three straight weeks now. Will they make it four? You’ll get to decide!!!
Let’s get ready to rumble…..
In this corner, the champion. They can act like they come from out of this world and leave the real one [...]

3rd Dist. Chair Fires Salvo at Frederick

Delegate,
 
I have to have the answers to these questions and you should answer them honestly for all to see as requested. A leader would not make light of them or dodge the issues.
 
Leadership?
A Few Questions for Delegate Frederick
 
Dear Delegate Frederick,
 
Luckily, the demand of Party business has consumed my time and I have been spared up [...]

Your Majesty!!! You look like the p–s boy!!!

AP and MSNBC is reporting that comic actor Harvey Korman is dead at 81. 
Harvey Korman’s acting in various comedies ranging from Mel Brooks films to the Carol Burnette Show has kept me entertained throughout my entire life and seen me through some very tough times with a laugh and a smile.
Rest in peace, Mr. Korman.
 

Frederick Announces His Convention Schedule

Convention Information
The Virginia Republican Convention will begin Friday, May 30 and end Saturday, May 31. The election for Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia and the vote to nominate our candidate for U.S. Senate will both take place on Saturday.
Directions & Dress
The convention will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center (403 North [...]

Team Frederick Accuses Team Hager of Denying Convo Delegates Access to Materials

Here’s the latest in the war for RPV Chairman…
Hager’s gag order: RPV refuses to let you see Frederick for chair video or include Frederick materials in your packets this weekend…  

  
Dear Fellow Republicans:
 
I’ve attended many Virginia Republican conventions beginning in the 1980s, when I spent my summer telemarketing Republicans throughout the state assuring them that [...]