Voters reject another tax-hiking GOP establishment in western VA Written on July 13, 2011, by D.J. McGuire.
Readers of this space (or set of spaces, to be precise) have followed my chronicles (admittedly from afar) in what I call the Augusta County War. That battle continues to rage, but another tax-hiking Republican establishment next door to Augusta just t…
Balanced budget amendment back in business next week Written on June 24, 2011, by JR Hoeft.
After a brief hiatus of having any chance of passage under the then Democratically-controlled House of Representatives, the Balanced Budget amendment, offered every year by Rep. Bob [...]
Unbeatable Bob? Written on June 20, 2011, by virginiaconservative.
Since I first took an interest in politics in 1994, my hometown of Harrisonburg has been represented by 2 different Delegates, 2 State Senators, 5 Governors, 4 U.S. Senators, 3 Presidents, and a vast multitude of city council members. During this time, there has been only one consistent factor in the Harrisonburg political representation, Republican [...]
Goodlatte & The Patriot Act Written on June 14, 2011, by virginiaconservative.
Although you may have forgotten, back on February 15th of this year, I sent a message to my Representative, Bob Goodlatte (VA-6), asking why he voted to continue several constitutionally questionable provisions of the Patriot Act including roving wiretaps and allowing federal government access to your library records. Let me tell you that, in the [...]
Congress must demand accountability on U.S. action in Libya Written on June 10, 2011, by Lynn R. Mitchell.
By Congressman Bob GoodlatteRepublican – 6th Congressional District (VA)Nearly three months ago U.S. forces, at the command of President Obama and without the consent of the U.S. Congress, began attacking targets in Libya controlled by Moammar Gaddafi….
“Luke Skywalker” Hopeful to Challenge Bob Goodlatte in the 6th Written on June 10, 2011, by Jason Johnson.
The first Democrat to announce his intentions to challenge Rep. Bob Goodlatte in the 2012 General Election thinks the Republicans control the Death Star.
Americans Deserve a Waiver from the New Health Care Law Written on June 4, 2011, by Guest Post.
By Congressman Bob Goodlatte Nearly a year and a half ago, with total disregard for the will of the American people, President Obama signed the new health [...]
Ralph Smith Comes Home to Run in 19th Senate District Written on May 20, 2011, by Jason Johnson.
The Democrats tried to eliminate “rock solid” conservative Sen. Ralph Smith during redistricting. On Thursday he announced that he will be returning to his family’s roots to run for reelection in the reconfigured 19th Senate District.
Goodlatte: We Need a Comprehensive Strategy to Promote American-Made Energy Written on May 14, 2011, by Bearing Drift.
By Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA06) As the summer months quickly approach and families start to plan vacations, our country continues to struggle with high energy costs. Since [...]
Goodlatte (R-6th CD) to host job fair in Roanoke Written on April 26, 2011, by Lynn R. Mitchell.
Fifty businesses have already signed up to participate in Congressman Bob Goodlatte’s (R-6th CD) Job Fair on Thursday, May 19, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Roanoke Civic Center. There is still room for other businesses who would like to participate. C…