The 2012 presidential primaries are going to play out like an NCAA tournament. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect.
'Repeal Amendment' gains steam - TheDC
Conservative proposal would allow states to band together to repeal, or overturn, federal legislation
McDonnell predicts reevaluation of federalism - TheDC
The Virginia Governor suggests that state governments have a better idea of what policies are best for their state
Barbour to hit 15 cities in five days with other GOP governors next week - TheDC
The goal of the tour is to drive voter turnout and media coverage in favor of Republican candidates
The pro-life movement emerges in Northern Virginia
On Saturday, pro-life activists are gathering in Northern Virginia for a rally to support traditional values.
The future of the South is a liberal paradise? - TheDC
Liberals conceive modern South as defined by major negative traits, including: violence, oppressive social hierarchy, and rejection of outside ideas
McDonnell drops taxes from liquor plan - Richmond Times-Dispatch
Gov. Bob McDonnell has dropped two proposed taxes on liquor sales, opening a $47 million-a-year hole in the Virginia state budget
VA to execute its first woman in nearly a century - WaPo
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell said Friday evening that he will not spare the life of a 41-year-old woman who conspired with two men to carry out the 2002 murders of her husband and stepson
Va. gov unveils plan to sell state liquor stores - AP
Last year, McDonnell promised to put the state’s 76-year-old monopoly on liquor wholesaling, retailing and distribution in private hands
It's time to get our fiscal house in order
Gov. McDonnell in Virginia and Gov. Christie in New Jersey have been able to cut spending in their states. Why can’t the federal government do the same?
Chris Christie for president in 2012? - TheDC
Political experts say a run by the New Jersey governor is unlikely
Virginia pursues tougher immigration policies on several fronts - FOX News
Governor McDonnell wants state troopers to enforce existing laws to check the status of those arrested or pulled over
Meet Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia's outspoken attorney general - TheDC
Old Dominion’s top lawyer has gone to bet against the Obama administration on everything from health care to greenhouse gas regulations
McDonnell, Christie chalk up victories in their states - TheDC
VA and NJ governors give national GOP a boost but also face questions from conservatives
McDonnell wants to show Virginia the way out of liquor business - WaPo
The consequences of what they come up with are potentially enormous and would amount to one of the most noticeable changes in the relationship between Virginians and their government in years, if not decades
There’s work to be done before November
The opportunity is there to make this election big—really big. Big elections are usually based around big ideas. It is becoming increasingly clear that Americans are thirsty for a viable, credible alternative to the status quo
The Washington Post likely hosting salons again - Politico
The Washington Post appears to be back in the game of hosting exclusive meetings of high-ranking public officials and journalists, though this time the paper has largely avoided the controversy that arose over last year’s ill-fated salons
De-fund ObamaCare
De-funding ObamaCare will stop the law’s implementation and is the first step toward repealing it and replacing it with common sense, free-market solutions that have proven to be successful and the American people actually want
McDonnell reverses VA's police prayer policy - Roanoke Times
Current directive bans ‘in Jesus’ name’ during an invocation that opens council meetings