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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 10:07am

The Fight Against Obamacare Continues…

Posted by Tom Skypek in American Politics, Conservatism, Current Events, Virginia Politics

…and Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is leading the charge. The federal government responded to Virginia’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the individual mandate with a motion to dismiss the case, a move which was fully expected by Cuccinelli and his team. The federal government has to file its reply brief by June 22^nd, and then the oral arguments on the motion to dismiss will take place on July 1^st at 10 a.m. – one hour for each side. If Virginia’s case is not dismissed and moves forward, a summary judgment hearing is scheduled for October 18^th. There will be a webcast meeting on June 16th–next Wednesday–to discuss the case and its foundation. You can sign up by clicking here.

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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 7:11am

June Primary Day Roundup

Posted by Tom Skypek in 2010 Elections, American Politics, Current Events, Virginia Politics

I think it’s going to be a solid night for Republicans come November. For a complete overview of last night’s primary election results, check out FOXNews .com.

Virginia’s 11th Congressional District: A big win for businessman and Republican candidate Keith Fimian. Let’s hope party reconciliation is fast. Gerry Connolly is a well-funded opponent, but he’s also way out of touch with 11th district voters. He needs to go.

Nevada: “Nevada Republicans Tuesday picked tea party insurgent Sharron Angle to take on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, marking the start of an epic showdown between a king of Capitol Hill and a conservative renegade who wants to turn…

No Comments Tags: Barbara Boxer, Blanche Lincoln, Carly Fiorina, June Primary, Keith Fimian, Meg Whitman, Nikki Haley, Obamacare, Sharron Angle, Socialized Medicine, Tea Party

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 at 7:38am

Send Gerry Rodham Connolly Home: Vote Fimian Today!

Posted by Tom Skypek in 2010 Elections, American Politics, Conservatism, Virginia Politics

If you live in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, please make sure that you vote in today’s Republican primary (you can find your polling place here). Unfortunately, we can’t send Gerry Rodham Connolly home today, but this is the beginning of the end of his time on Capitol Hill. I’m convinced that either of the Republican candidates–Keith Fimian or Pat Herrity–would be terrific public servants, especially compared to Gerry Rodham Connolly. I hadn’t planned on endorsing anyone in the primary, but the recent flap over the proposed Day-Laborer Center in Centreville changed my mind.

Fimian’s opposition was swift and unambiguous. Pat Herrity’s response was not. Moreover, as Greg from Black Velvet Bruce Li noted yesterday, Keith has always had an…

No Comments Tags: Centreville Day-Laborer Center, Fairfax Republican Party, Gerry Connolly, Keith Fimian, Obamacare, Pat Herrity, Socialized Medicine, Virginia's 11th Congressional District

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at 10:13am

I Support Ken Cuccinelli’s Fight Against Socialized Medicine

Posted by Tom Skypek in American Politics, Conservatism, Economy, The American Presidency, Virginia Politics

On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law a health care bill of historic proportions. That bill includes an individual mandate on Americans that declares that they must buy health insurance or face penalties. This overreaches the authority of Congress under the Commerce Clause and is therefore unconstitutional. Yesterday, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli filed a suit in federal district court in Richmond challenging the constitutionality of this legislation. It is heartening that there are public servants who still believe in, and are willing to defend, the United States Constitution.

The United States Senators and Representatives who passed this legislation have betrayed their oath of office. Since they’ve long forgotten, here it is:

I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution…

1 Comment Tags: Barack Obama, Health Care Reform, Ken Cuccinelli, Nancy Pelosi, Obamacare, Socialized Medicine

Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 3:43pm

Steve Shannon: Unfit to be Attorney General

Posted by Tom Skypek in American Politics, Virginia Politics

When asked during a debate to delineate the roles and responsibilities of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Del. Steve Shannon couldn’t give a straight answer. His transparent attempt to dodge this most basic question should raise serious doubts in the minds of all voters of Steve Shannon’s ability to be an effective Attorney General. When you run for public office, you should have a pretty good handle on the specific roles and responsibilities of the office. Ken Cuccinelli is the best candidate, hands down. (hat tip: Black Velvet Bruce Li)

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