Friday, January 30, 2009
Congratulations Michael Steele - New RNC Chair
Today was an historic day for our Party. We just elected a fantastic new RNC Chair. Steele has the electoral history, charisma, and conservative bona fides we need in this position. Congratulations Chairman Steele.
RNC Chair - Down To Steele And Dawson
The voting for RNC Chair has been fascinating. After a few ballots, Duncan, Blackwell and Anuzis dropped out. We're left with Steele and Dawson. Blackwell endorsed Steele. If Blackwell's voters follow his lead Dawson will have to sweep almost all the other unaffiliated voters to have a shot.
It's not a done deal yet but I'm going to say now that it looks like Michael Steele will be the next RNC Chair.
Follow the voting here.
Update (3:41) - Fifth ballot was Steele 79, Dawson 69 and Anuzis 20. Anuzis dropped out without endorsing leaving his 20 voters to decide the election. The endorsement by the conservative Blackwell of Steele will likely cause at least 6 Anuzis voters to go for Steele which wins it for him. Dawson has to win 16 of the 20 available votes to win. We'll know the winner momentarily but, as I said above, I'm calling it for Michael Steele.
Update (3:45) - Just a reminder that I endorsed Steele over 2 months ago. The candidates have changed some since my initial thoughts but I continue to think Michael Steele is the best person to lead us back.
Update (3:47) - Keeping my fingers crossed that we don't see an 84-84 tie.
It's not a done deal yet but I'm going to say now that it looks like Michael Steele will be the next RNC Chair.
Follow the voting here.
Update (3:41) - Fifth ballot was Steele 79, Dawson 69 and Anuzis 20. Anuzis dropped out without endorsing leaving his 20 voters to decide the election. The endorsement by the conservative Blackwell of Steele will likely cause at least 6 Anuzis voters to go for Steele which wins it for him. Dawson has to win 16 of the 20 available votes to win. We'll know the winner momentarily but, as I said above, I'm calling it for Michael Steele.
Update (3:45) - Just a reminder that I endorsed Steele over 2 months ago. The candidates have changed some since my initial thoughts but I continue to think Michael Steele is the best person to lead us back.
Update (3:47) - Keeping my fingers crossed that we don't see an 84-84 tie.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
City Schools and the Economic Crisis
In these difficult economic times citizens, businesses, and governments are faced with very difficult decisions. This does not exclude the Roanoke City School System. In today’s edition of the Roanoke Times there was a story that the Roanoke City Schools are looking at a $15 million dollar budget reduction. This could not come at a worse time. Roanoke City currently has a graduation rate barely over 50% and the School Board has really started to get some traction in addressing this situation. These reductions will cripple the ability of the board to do the things necessary to not only bring the graduation rate up but to effectively educate the students. The discussion now is around closing schools, laying off teachers, and increasing class size. This cannot be allowed to happen. The #1 issue facing the citizens, School Board, and City Council is the current graduation rates and the state of our schools. This does more to keep people and business out of Roanoke City than any capital expense will do to bring people into our city. To be very clear if our schools get worse Roanoke will see its citizens move to Roanoke County, Salem, or Botertourt. In addition to this it will be very difficult to improve the economic development in the city. To address the issue it is going to take everyone coming together. Here are my thoughts on how to address this:
1- Citizens of Roanoke-
a. Understand that these are difficult times and hard decisions have to be made.
b. Support and Trust the School Board and City Council but verify their actions.
2- School Board
a. Continue to make good decisions and push the schools to move forward.
b. Be willing to absorb a reduction of five million dollars.
3- City Council-
a. Understand that Schools are the #1 issue and make decisions accordingly.
b. Ask local employers to make up 3 million of these deficits.
c. Evaluate your budget and cut all non-essential spending and redirect these funds to the schools. If there is money set aside for things like an Amphitheater or Trolleys that run around the city vacant then move this money to the schools. If there are programs that are not working suspend them and move the money to the schools. It would be great if seven million could be found in this process.
d. Understand it is easy to look to raise taxes first but in these times the last thing people need is to pay the government more money. Only after all spending cuts have been made would I advise looking at tax increases. Many economists say that tax cuts actually stimulate more revenue so you can quickly deduce what raising them in this economy will do.
These are my thoughts and I would love to get your thoughts on this issue. Let’s work together to solve this issue.
1- Citizens of Roanoke-
a. Understand that these are difficult times and hard decisions have to be made.
b. Support and Trust the School Board and City Council but verify their actions.
2- School Board
a. Continue to make good decisions and push the schools to move forward.
b. Be willing to absorb a reduction of five million dollars.
3- City Council-
a. Understand that Schools are the #1 issue and make decisions accordingly.
b. Ask local employers to make up 3 million of these deficits.
c. Evaluate your budget and cut all non-essential spending and redirect these funds to the schools. If there is money set aside for things like an Amphitheater or Trolleys that run around the city vacant then move this money to the schools. If there are programs that are not working suspend them and move the money to the schools. It would be great if seven million could be found in this process.
d. Understand it is easy to look to raise taxes first but in these times the last thing people need is to pay the government more money. Only after all spending cuts have been made would I advise looking at tax increases. Many economists say that tax cuts actually stimulate more revenue so you can quickly deduce what raising them in this economy will do.
These are my thoughts and I would love to get your thoughts on this issue. Let’s work together to solve this issue.
Lunch With The Congressmen
I (and a few hundred of my closest friends) had the privilege of having lunch today with 5 current or former Congressmen. The lunch included former Congressman Butler, former (and future?) Congressman Goode, Congressman Wittman, Congressman Goodlatte and Congressman Cantor. Regardless of your political affiliation, it is a unique treat to attend an event like this.
Don't have time for a full recap but let me just say this was a great event. "Anyone who is anyone" (that's a joke - kind of) was there. Cantor especially gave a great speech. He laid out a true vision and message to address the needs of the American people. We can't be the "No" Party and we can't be the ideologue party. We have the right ideas of individual empowerment, reduced governmental burdens, etc. We just need to enunciate our message and give the American people a reason to return to our party. If the attendance and vibe of this event was any indication, the renaissance has begun.
Don't have time for a full recap but let me just say this was a great event. "Anyone who is anyone" (that's a joke - kind of) was there. Cantor especially gave a great speech. He laid out a true vision and message to address the needs of the American people. We can't be the "No" Party and we can't be the ideologue party. We have the right ideas of individual empowerment, reduced governmental burdens, etc. We just need to enunciate our message and give the American people a reason to return to our party. If the attendance and vibe of this event was any indication, the renaissance has begun.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Bob McDonnell - GOP Needs To Change Communication Techniques
Bob McDonnell is running a first rate campaign and things are certainly looking good for 2009. McDonnell's campaign, unlike some other recent campaigns in Virginia, seems to "get it." As an example, Bob recently guest posted on RedState with some interesting thoughts. Click here to read the article.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Salem Republican Committee Meeting - TONIGHT (1/20/09)
What: Salem Republican Committee Meeting
Where: Salem Courthouse (click here for a map)
When: January 20, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.
This is our first meeting of the year as we look towards the important 2009 Virginia elections. Please make every effort to come and bring your friends and family who may be interested in getting invovled. Don't forget your 2009 dues which are $20/year according to our Bylaws. Thanks.
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Where: Salem Courthouse (click here for a map)
When: January 20, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.
This is our first meeting of the year as we look towards the important 2009 Virginia elections. Please make every effort to come and bring your friends and family who may be interested in getting invovled. Don't forget your 2009 dues which are $20/year according to our Bylaws. Thanks.
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Monday, January 19, 2009
Inauguration
We are less than 24 hours from the inauguration of our 44th President Barack Obama. While I do not agree with some of his policies I am hopeful that he can once again bring America back together. The historical significance of tomorrow's events are important for our country as it brings us closer to a unified America. As an American I will always support our President, I am sure I will question many of this President's policies and actions but I will support our President.
On Bush's last day in office I would like to thank him for his service and his willingness to lead while not being supported by many who failed to understand that leadership sometimes means being unpopular. I for one am very thankful that he has kept us safe since Sept 11, 2001 and hope that President Obama follows his lead on Home Land Security.
On Bush's last day in office I would like to thank him for his service and his willingness to lead while not being supported by many who failed to understand that leadership sometimes means being unpopular. I for one am very thankful that he has kept us safe since Sept 11, 2001 and hope that President Obama follows his lead on Home Land Security.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Private Liquor Sales In Virginia?
Folks, this might be a first for me. I'm going to agree with the Roanoke Times Editorial Board. Actually, I'm going to agree with Republican State Senator Mark Obenshain with whom the Roanoke Times happens to agree. It's time the Commonwealth of Virginia got out of the liquor business.
As I'm sure you all know, liquor sales are handled by the state ABC Board. While there has often been talk of privatizing, those talk have never gone anywhere. Well, now is the time for them to go somewhere and Mark Obenshain has introduced legislation to privatize the industry.
Let's first start with the ASSUMED cons. In the past, people have assume DUIs, underage drinking, alcoholism, etc. go up with private liquor stores. Those assumptions are simply wrong. Every study has shown that when regulation is strict there is no increase in these "vices." Ironically, it is often my party (the party of free enterprise) that fights free enterprise in this arena because of some Prohibition hangover.
While there are almost no cons, the pros to this move are huge. Assuming proper regulation, the consumer would be greatly benefited by opening the industry up to competition. Competition is what has made our Country great and introducing the American entrepreneurial spirit into this industry will only be a plus. Even more than that though, it'll be a HUGE cash bonanza for the state. This will take the form of initial cash flows for asset sales and then the ongoing revenue that would be generated. As the Roanoke Times points out, this could be billions on the front end and hundreds of millions a year going forward.
For all you folks out there wondering how we balance our budget without raising taxes and without cutting necessary services, here's a great first step. Kudos to Republican Mark Obenshain for pushing the idea and to the Roanoke Times for getting on board.
As I'm sure you all know, liquor sales are handled by the state ABC Board. While there has often been talk of privatizing, those talk have never gone anywhere. Well, now is the time for them to go somewhere and Mark Obenshain has introduced legislation to privatize the industry.
Let's first start with the ASSUMED cons. In the past, people have assume DUIs, underage drinking, alcoholism, etc. go up with private liquor stores. Those assumptions are simply wrong. Every study has shown that when regulation is strict there is no increase in these "vices." Ironically, it is often my party (the party of free enterprise) that fights free enterprise in this arena because of some Prohibition hangover.
While there are almost no cons, the pros to this move are huge. Assuming proper regulation, the consumer would be greatly benefited by opening the industry up to competition. Competition is what has made our Country great and introducing the American entrepreneurial spirit into this industry will only be a plus. Even more than that though, it'll be a HUGE cash bonanza for the state. This will take the form of initial cash flows for asset sales and then the ongoing revenue that would be generated. As the Roanoke Times points out, this could be billions on the front end and hundreds of millions a year going forward.
For all you folks out there wondering how we balance our budget without raising taxes and without cutting necessary services, here's a great first step. Kudos to Republican Mark Obenshain for pushing the idea and to the Roanoke Times for getting on board.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
McDonnell Announces Legislative Agenda
RICHMOND - Attorney General Bob McDonnell unveiled his 2009 legislative agenda today, limiting his annual package of bills to less than 15 pieces of legislation in order to keep the General Assembly’s focus on the budget shortfall facing the Commonwealth.
Speaking about his 2009 legislative agenda, Attorney General McDonnell noted, “I have limited our 2009 legislative agenda to less than 15 bills, in support of the decision by the members of the House of Delegates to do the same. Over the past 3 years our legislative agendas have enjoyed broad, bipartisan support, with 83 bills passed and signed into law by the Governor. We accomplished this by bringing Virginians together to achieve positive results for the Commonwealth.”
McDonnell continued, noting, “This session of the General Assembly we must once again come together, this time to solve our budget challenges. We face at least a $3 billion dollar shortfall, and fixing this shortfall must be the focus of the next 45 days. With this in mind, I have proposed a very limited legislative agenda this year, consisting of common sense solutions to some of the challenges facing our Commonwealth. I am calling for important election reforms that will make voting easier and clear up legal problems, while providing important new safeguards for the democratic process. I have proposed a modest tax credit for the purchase of school supplies. At this tough economic moment we should pass measures which encourage consumer spending on the education of Virginia’s children. I am calling for mortgage lenders to be covered by the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. Finally, I will ask for a renewed commitment to public-private partnerships to get new infrastructure built quicker, and at reduced cost to the taxpayers.”
The announcement of the 2009 legislative agenda follows three past years of important reforms advocated by Attorney General McDonnell. He won passage of all his original campaign promises within the first two General Assembly sessions: sweeping new measures combating sexual predators, protecting children online, reducing frivolous prisoner litigation, eliminating burdensome government regulations, improving homeland security and securing private property rights. McDonnell has also secured numerous other reforms, including creating a Senior Alert to help locate missing senior citizens, cracking down on animal fighting, strengthening Virginia’s mental health system, and eliminating burdensome and unnecessary regulations.
To read more about the success of the Attorney General’s previous legislative packages, please visit:
2006: http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/0606_McDonnell_Legislation_Takes_Effect_Saturday.html
2007:
http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/062907_NewLaws.html
2008:
http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/010808_Agenda.html
Attorney General Bob McDonnell’s 2009 Legislative Agenda
Election Reforms
Absentee Voters
Patron: Cosgrove/Martin
Adds emergency response workers to the list of persons entitled to vote by absentee ballot.
Requires absentee ballots are sent expeditiously to voter, including overseas military members.
Voting Improvement Act
Patrons: Cosgrove/Blevins
Various Components Include:
Reduce Voting Lines
Lower the number of registered voters needed to create an additional precinct to expedite the voting process and reduce the time voters wait in line to vote.
Change in Voting Precinct
Require that when a voter’s precinct is changed prior to an election that the general registrar contact them via email and/or phone, if such information is available, in addition to sending a new voter registration card indicating the new voting precinct.
Election Official Relief Act
Require an additional election official to arrive one hour before closing at each precinct to assist with closing the polls, including tabulation of the final vote count.
Election Paraphernalia
The wearing of election paraphernalia within 40 feet of the voting precinct may include t-shirts, buttons and stickers.
Voter Domicile
Promoting clarity and uniformity among the localities responsible for determining a voter’s residence.
Amend Section 24.2-101 regarding the definition of “residence or resident.” Contained within that definition are criteria to be applied to the determination of “domicile” under Virginia law, and to require the State Board of Elections to promulgate uniform guidelines to assist local registrars with determining a voter’s residence.
Prevent Dual Registration and Voting
Increasing criminal penalties for a voter who knowingly votes or assists another to vote in a jurisdiction where the voter is not qualified to vote. The application to register to vote will also contain a statement informing the voter that if they vote more than once in the same election they shall be guilty of a felony. The Attorney General is also working with the State Board of Elections to develop other ways, within existing law, to maintain an accurate voter registration list to prevent voters from being registered in more than one place.
To read more about these election reform proposals, see: http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/121608_Election_Reforms.html
Education/Tax Relief
School Tax Credit
Patron: Ware/Newman
Create a state tax credit of up to $250 per couple, $125 per individual, for anyone purchasing school supplies, including public/private school students, home schoolers, and all teachers.
Consumer Protection
Mortgage Lender and Broker Act
Patrons: Kilgore/Watkins
Remove the “mortgage lender” exemption from the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Clarify and tighten the language relating to the Attorney General’s enforcement authority under the Mortgage Lender and Broker Act (MLBA).
Clarify and tighten the language relating to the ability of certain individuals to obtain relief under the MLBA.
To read more about the Attorney General’s mortgage reform proposals, see:
http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/011209_Mortgage.html
Prohibition on Sale of Recalled Products
Patrons: Iaquinto/McDougle
Adds provision to Virginia Consumer Protection Act which will allow the Attorney General to enforce laws regarding recalled products. Will also empower citizens to hold stores accountable for continuing to sell items that have been recalled.
Price Gouging
Patron: Lingamfelter
· Enhance Virginia’s laws to ensure that during a state of emergency at a time of disaster essential goods are not artificially restricted or their price inflated to the detriment of consumers.
Public Safety
Identity Theft
Patrons: Bell/Hurt
Amend identity theft statute to encompass the theft of someone’s identity to illegally obtain loans, credit, etc. The statute currently only addresses theft to obtain goods and services.
Gangs
Patrons: Cline/Obenshain
Create a statute requiring the Department of Corrections to provide an inmate’s gang affiliation to the Commonwealth’s Attorney when they are being prosecuted for an offense occurring in a state prison.
Infrastructure
Enhancing Virginia’s Infrastructure
Patron: McDougle
Expanding Virginia’s Public Private Partnerships to include a greater range of projects and facilitate greater participation by the private sector.
Electronic Filing with State Agencies
Patrons: Massie, Wagner
Clarifies that state agencies can offer citizens and businesses the option of filing paperwork and paying fees online.
Other Legislation that Attorney General Bob McDonnell will Support
In addition to his legislative agenda, the Attorney General also supports the following legislative initiatives:
Constitutional Amendment protecting Virginia’s Right to Work Law.
Constitutional Amendment to protect private property rights.
Bill to establish more budget transparency in Virginia.
Speaking about his 2009 legislative agenda, Attorney General McDonnell noted, “I have limited our 2009 legislative agenda to less than 15 bills, in support of the decision by the members of the House of Delegates to do the same. Over the past 3 years our legislative agendas have enjoyed broad, bipartisan support, with 83 bills passed and signed into law by the Governor. We accomplished this by bringing Virginians together to achieve positive results for the Commonwealth.”
McDonnell continued, noting, “This session of the General Assembly we must once again come together, this time to solve our budget challenges. We face at least a $3 billion dollar shortfall, and fixing this shortfall must be the focus of the next 45 days. With this in mind, I have proposed a very limited legislative agenda this year, consisting of common sense solutions to some of the challenges facing our Commonwealth. I am calling for important election reforms that will make voting easier and clear up legal problems, while providing important new safeguards for the democratic process. I have proposed a modest tax credit for the purchase of school supplies. At this tough economic moment we should pass measures which encourage consumer spending on the education of Virginia’s children. I am calling for mortgage lenders to be covered by the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. Finally, I will ask for a renewed commitment to public-private partnerships to get new infrastructure built quicker, and at reduced cost to the taxpayers.”
The announcement of the 2009 legislative agenda follows three past years of important reforms advocated by Attorney General McDonnell. He won passage of all his original campaign promises within the first two General Assembly sessions: sweeping new measures combating sexual predators, protecting children online, reducing frivolous prisoner litigation, eliminating burdensome government regulations, improving homeland security and securing private property rights. McDonnell has also secured numerous other reforms, including creating a Senior Alert to help locate missing senior citizens, cracking down on animal fighting, strengthening Virginia’s mental health system, and eliminating burdensome and unnecessary regulations.
To read more about the success of the Attorney General’s previous legislative packages, please visit:
2006: http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/0606_McDonnell_Legislation_Takes_Effect_Saturday.html
2007:
http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/062907_NewLaws.html
2008:
http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/010808_Agenda.html
Attorney General Bob McDonnell’s 2009 Legislative Agenda
Election Reforms
Absentee Voters
Patron: Cosgrove/Martin
Adds emergency response workers to the list of persons entitled to vote by absentee ballot.
Requires absentee ballots are sent expeditiously to voter, including overseas military members.
Voting Improvement Act
Patrons: Cosgrove/Blevins
Various Components Include:
Reduce Voting Lines
Lower the number of registered voters needed to create an additional precinct to expedite the voting process and reduce the time voters wait in line to vote.
Change in Voting Precinct
Require that when a voter’s precinct is changed prior to an election that the general registrar contact them via email and/or phone, if such information is available, in addition to sending a new voter registration card indicating the new voting precinct.
Election Official Relief Act
Require an additional election official to arrive one hour before closing at each precinct to assist with closing the polls, including tabulation of the final vote count.
Election Paraphernalia
The wearing of election paraphernalia within 40 feet of the voting precinct may include t-shirts, buttons and stickers.
Voter Domicile
Promoting clarity and uniformity among the localities responsible for determining a voter’s residence.
Amend Section 24.2-101 regarding the definition of “residence or resident.” Contained within that definition are criteria to be applied to the determination of “domicile” under Virginia law, and to require the State Board of Elections to promulgate uniform guidelines to assist local registrars with determining a voter’s residence.
Prevent Dual Registration and Voting
Increasing criminal penalties for a voter who knowingly votes or assists another to vote in a jurisdiction where the voter is not qualified to vote. The application to register to vote will also contain a statement informing the voter that if they vote more than once in the same election they shall be guilty of a felony. The Attorney General is also working with the State Board of Elections to develop other ways, within existing law, to maintain an accurate voter registration list to prevent voters from being registered in more than one place.
To read more about these election reform proposals, see: http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/121608_Election_Reforms.html
Education/Tax Relief
School Tax Credit
Patron: Ware/Newman
Create a state tax credit of up to $250 per couple, $125 per individual, for anyone purchasing school supplies, including public/private school students, home schoolers, and all teachers.
Consumer Protection
Mortgage Lender and Broker Act
Patrons: Kilgore/Watkins
Remove the “mortgage lender” exemption from the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Clarify and tighten the language relating to the Attorney General’s enforcement authority under the Mortgage Lender and Broker Act (MLBA).
Clarify and tighten the language relating to the ability of certain individuals to obtain relief under the MLBA.
To read more about the Attorney General’s mortgage reform proposals, see:
http://www.vaag.com/PRESS_RELEASES/NewsArchive/011209_Mortgage.html
Prohibition on Sale of Recalled Products
Patrons: Iaquinto/McDougle
Adds provision to Virginia Consumer Protection Act which will allow the Attorney General to enforce laws regarding recalled products. Will also empower citizens to hold stores accountable for continuing to sell items that have been recalled.
Price Gouging
Patron: Lingamfelter
· Enhance Virginia’s laws to ensure that during a state of emergency at a time of disaster essential goods are not artificially restricted or their price inflated to the detriment of consumers.
Public Safety
Identity Theft
Patrons: Bell/Hurt
Amend identity theft statute to encompass the theft of someone’s identity to illegally obtain loans, credit, etc. The statute currently only addresses theft to obtain goods and services.
Gangs
Patrons: Cline/Obenshain
Create a statute requiring the Department of Corrections to provide an inmate’s gang affiliation to the Commonwealth’s Attorney when they are being prosecuted for an offense occurring in a state prison.
Infrastructure
Enhancing Virginia’s Infrastructure
Patron: McDougle
Expanding Virginia’s Public Private Partnerships to include a greater range of projects and facilitate greater participation by the private sector.
Electronic Filing with State Agencies
Patrons: Massie, Wagner
Clarifies that state agencies can offer citizens and businesses the option of filing paperwork and paying fees online.
Other Legislation that Attorney General Bob McDonnell will Support
In addition to his legislative agenda, the Attorney General also supports the following legislative initiatives:
Constitutional Amendment protecting Virginia’s Right to Work Law.
Constitutional Amendment to protect private property rights.
Bill to establish more budget transparency in Virginia.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Attorney General Bob McDonnell Coming To Roanoke
Attorney General and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell will be in Roanoke on January 13, 2009. Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and the national Democrats, with their choice of Tim Kaine to head the DNC, have announced that they're going all in to win the Virginia Governor's race in 2009. We have to do everything we can to help Bob McDonnell and the first step is to sign up to attend this event.
What: Bob McDonnell Fundraiser
Where: Hunting Hills Country Club (click here for directions)
When: January 13, 2009 (6:00-8:00 p.m.)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM
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What: Bob McDonnell Fundraiser
Where: Hunting Hills Country Club (click here for directions)
When: January 13, 2009 (6:00-8:00 p.m.)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM
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Monday, January 5, 2009
Fishwick Drops Out Of AG Race
Well folks, it's official, John Fishwick is out of the race for the Democratic AG nomination. This is certainly not a surprise although I personally thought he'd make it a little further into the year. John has a very successful practice and there's always that US Attorney spot coming open...
Check out his website (here) for his announcement.
This pretty much locks up the nomination for Steve Shannon and he'll be a very formidable candidate.
Check out his website (here) for his announcement.
This pretty much locks up the nomination for Steve Shannon and he'll be a very formidable candidate.
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