Virginia News Stand: October 8, 2009
Annotations & Elucidations
The Late And Washington Post Poll Edition
The big news was from the Washington Post this afternoon, when it releases its latest poll showing all three Republicans — Bob McDonnell, Lt. Governor Bill Bolling and Senator Ken Cuccinelli — leading their respective races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general by nine points. The other big news today concerning the statewide races is that Cuccinelli’s opponent for attorney general, Democrat Delegate Steve Shannon, tried to emulate his gubernatorial ticket mate Creigh Deeds in question dodging (see Tertium Quids below). Who does it better? You watch. You decide.
Other than that, the debt is at third world levels, the CBO says BaucusCare is nearly as expensive, the Supreme Court hears a religious liberty case, and a more ineffective “jobs programs” is on its way. The good news is that we have some superior insights from Larry Kudlow, Michelle Malkin, Bobby Eberle, Michael Barone and Lisa Fabrizio on ObamaCare, his Olympic flame-out and political weakness, and how to create real and plenty jobs.
News:
McDonnell Widens Lead in Virginia Governor’s Race (Washington Post)
WaPo Poll: McDonnell, Bolling, Cuccinelli all +9 (Tertium Quids Blog)
Explicit ‘Banned Book’ Infuriates Virginia Father, Leads to School Review (FoxNews.com)
Democrats beg Deeds for positive message (Norfolk Virginian-Pilot)
Democrats vowing to hold strong in fight for governor (Northern Virginia Daily)
Deeds avoids Obama, embraces Warner (Washington Times)
Videos Highlight Dueling Images (Washington Post)
Meanwhile, at the AG Debate . . . (Tertium Quids Blog)
Delegates candidates speak at Henrico forum (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Contrasting Candidates Enter Final Month In Race For House Of Delegates (Harrisonburg Daily News-Record)
Hurt will seek GOP nomination to challenge Perriello (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
National News:
Sharp debate at high court over cross on US land (AP/GOPUSA.com)
CBO: Budget deficit triples to record $1.4T in 2009 (AP/GOPUSA.com)
Health bill would cost $829B, cover 94 percent (AP/GOPUSA.com)
Bill increases spending on food stamps, nutrition (AP/GOPUSA.com)
Lawmaker: Cost of presidential copter tripled (AP/GOPUSA.com)
Obama huddles with Democratic leaders over jobs (AP/GOPUSA.com)
Commentary:
The Mundell-Laffer Solution (Larry Kudlow/GOPUSA.com)
Weak Himself, Obama Draws Strength From Bush (Michael Barone/GOPUSA.com)
O-lympics (Lisa Fabrizio/GOPUSA.com)
Couldn’t the ‘Men in White Coats’ Just Take Obama Away? (Bobby Eberle/GOPUSA.com)
Spin Doctors For Obamacare (Michelle Malkin/GOPUSA.com)
Obama’s ‘No I in Team Syndrome (Bobby Eberle/GOPUSA.com)
Local student group gets involved in the issues surrounding the upcoming Virginia elections.
John Tyler Community College (JTCC) is instrumental in improving and sustaining the quality of life here in Chester, VA. This fall, some local JTCC students have come together based upon their concern for the future and partnered with local citizens to create an expert panel discussion for the upcoming elections. They want to see more folks, particularly within their age group, become more involved in the voting process. Declare Yourself, the JTCC version, has an exciting opportunity to review these issues by offering these experts from across the Commonwealth.
Bill Murray, Dominion Resources
George Landrith, President, Frontiers of Freedom, adjunct GMU law professor
Larry Pratt, President, Gun Owners of America
Jeff Horgan, Americans for Fair Taxation
Kail Padgitt, The Tax Foundation
On Monday October 12th at 6:30PM, join Declare Yourself and come participate in a forum to be held on the JTCC Chester campus in the Nicholas Center Room N102B.
Some highlights of the topics that will be covered by the experts include:
Economy and Job Creation;
Taxes and Government Spending;
Balance between Federal and State Powers;
Energy Independence and
2nd Amendment: Protection of Gun Rights
There will be an opportunity for you to participate and ask questions.
Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to support these students and this free, non-partisan event. This event is co-sponsored by a group of local concerned citizens in Chester.
For more information, please contact Dr. Julie Ranson, DY-JTCC student sponsor at 594-1492.