Fimian Breaks $1M Raised Barrier!!!

Fimian Fundraising Hits $1,060,000 
(FAIRFAX) – Local small businessman Keith Fimian announced today that he has raised $1,061,366 in his campaign to succeed Congressman Tom Davis to represent Virginia’s 11th Congressional District.   
“I am overwhelmed by the support I have received from the Northern Virginia community, not just financially, but through the active participation of hundreds [...]

It’s Fimian Vs. Connelly in the Fighting 11th

I got my start in politics volunteering for Tom Davis’ first campaign for Congress.  I learned of the exhiliration in a political win by wittnessing the defeat Congresswoman Leslie “The Loser” Byrne.  Tonight Leslie Byrne was again defeated.  This time it was one in her own party that took her down. 
In my opinion Keith Fimian stood [...]

Wolf, Moran Cruise to Renomination; Feder, Connolly Post 20+ Point Wins; Ellmore Bests Singh By 10

The State Board of Elections have the wrap-ups for both the Republican and Democrat primaries.
What happened to the vaunted Nutroots candidate Leslie “The Loser” Byrne?  It is almost as if they were relying solely upon OPERATION CHAOS: VIRGINIA to do all the work for them.  Sheesh!!!
Here’s a little Election Night music for the Byrne camp [...]

Bearing Drift Open Thread on Cong. Primaries

Bearing Drift is running an open thread on today’s congressional primaries in the 8th, 10th and 11th districts.  Head on over and participate.
One note.  Just after 8 p.m. with a little under 50 percent reporting in the 11th Dist. Dem primary, Gerry Connolly leads Leslie “The Loser” Byrne by a little more than 1,600 votes [...]

OPERATION CHAOS: VIRGINIA Operatives Report EXTREMELY Light Turnout

We’re hearing from our OPERATION CHAOS: VIRGINIA operatives that turnout in the 11th Dist. primary is EXTREMELY light.  We’ve received a number of reports from Republicans who have crossed over to vote for Leslie “The Loser” Byrne in the primary.
If Byrne wins this race and it is close, you can thank OPERATION CHAOS VIRGINIA and its [...]

Marc Fisher Floats A NEW Excuse Why Mark Warner Dropped Out of Prez Race

Reading the WashPo today, I took note that Marc Fisher is now floating a new excuse as to why Marky Mark suddenly and mysteriously dropped out of the presidential race:
Some in Virginia politics say Warner dropped his own presidential bid prematurely, bailing out after inaccurately concluding that Clinton’s juggernaut could not be stopped.
Who is saying [...]

Obama Sets Up “War Room” To Counteract Internet Misinformation

Barry Obama is setting up a “war room” where his geeks can troll the ‘net looking for any false information about him so that they can seek to correct the record — mainly claims that he is a Muslim or unpatriotic.
That’s fine.  Let’s see them try to combat the accurate information.  Such as being named [...]

Archaeologists Find “World’s First Church”

Wow.
 

Best Line of Campaign ‘08 So Far Goes To McCain

From an interview airing tonight on NBC:
“Sen. Obama says that I’m running for a Bush’s third terms.  It seems to me he’s running for Jimmy Carter’s second.” — Sen. John McCain