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Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council issued the letter below yesterday inviting conservatives to sign the Mount Vernon Statement, a proclamation in which the conservative movement reaffirms itself to America’s founding principles (see FRCBlog). A host of conservative leaders signed it in a ceremony yesterday (see FRC news release). Many are saying conservatives have tied themselves too closely with the Republican Party. Which may be true, but was that statement possible before the Tea Party movement? Now, there are options. Conservative movement stalwart Richard Viguerie offers his thoughts on his Conservative HQ Blog (here) while OneNewsNow covers the story here.

More than 100 conservative leaders joined together today to celebrate the release of the Mount Vernon Statement — a document in which the conservative movement has reaffirmed its commitment to Constitutional Conservatism and the principles of the Declaration of Independence: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This is a significant moment as social, fiscal, and national security conservatives joined together to declare the importance of working in partnership to defend our nation’s founding principles.

You can become part of history as well by signing the Mount Vernon Statement today.

Sign the Mount Vernon Statement today to stand with us on the historic principles of Constitutional Conservatism

Sincerely,

Tony Perkins

President

Today I scooped the Communications Department by finding some articles of interest that must’ve scooted by him. They are included here as well as in the next few posts. All very interesting and full of intrigue — and controversy. Controversy is everywhere right now!

Not only is the Jeff Frederick controversy continuing to brew, seems Democrat gubernatorial candidate Brian Moran has lost a prominent endorsement. Or did he ever have it? See? Intraparty strife isn’t limited to the GOP. Then there’s the article from a national news organization, linked at the end, that picked up on the state police chaplain prayer — all together now — controversy.

GOP candidates for attorney general each claim the lead (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Moran Loses an Endorsement (Washington Post Virginia Politics Blog)  

More join call to oust Va. GOP chairman (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Senators join bid to oust GOP chairman (Washington Times)

Senate GOP Wants Jeff Frederick Removed (Washington Post Virginia Politics Blog)  

GOP delegates endorse McGuire’s House bid (Richmond Times-Dispatch) 

York teacher announces candidacy (The Daily Press)

Road fixes top Va.’s suggestions wish list for stimulus (Norfolk Virginian Pilot)

Senate kills GOP’s D.C. vouchers bid (Washington Times)

The Genesis of a Debate (Washington Post)   

‘Jesus’ banned — so chaplain resigned (OneNewsNow)