Full Text of Ken Cuccinelli Speech to GOP Convention

Attorney general gets the nomination for governor.

Virginia Republican Party delegates officially nominated Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to run for governor at its state convention Saturday in Richmond. See:  VA GOP Nominates Ken Cuccinelli for Governor's Race The full text of Cuccinelli’s speech runs below: I think you now have a better sense of why I’m one of the luckiest guys in Virginia. I want to thank my wife, Teiro - who is such a great advocate for me and our shared principles - and my children who have stood by me every step of the way. I also want to thank my mother and father for being here today and providing great examples for me over the years. Wherever you are from in Virginia, Teiro and I are thankful you are here and we are humbled by your support. With today being …

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Kim McCoy

12:38 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013

Well Bob, I would point to Gerry Connolly first....the man who continues to vote in favor of forcing me into the monstrously expensive, privacy-invading, socialized medicine scheme called Obamacare....   more ›

Mara Takes Georgetown, Glover Park, Bonds Wins DC

Anita Bonds wins the night and the DC Charter Amendment passes.

Georgetown and Glover Park voters favored Republican Patrick Mara, followed closely by Democrat Elissa Silverman in the special election, but interim Councilwoman Anita Bonds, also a Democrat, won the night in DC. Less than 10 percent of registered voters voted in the election, according to unofficial numbers. Bonds won in unofficial results with 32.19 percent of the District-wide vote, followed closely by Silverman with 27.55 percent and Mara with 22.79 percent. There were seven candidates on the ballot, six of whom were eligible for votes once Michael Brown bowed out. They were vying to fill the seat vacated when Councilman Phil Mendelson became Council Chairman. Bonds has been serving at the interim member of the District Council since …

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Mara Secures Most Donations from Georgetown

At-large DC Council candidate Patrick Mara snags the most monetary donations from Georgetown individuals and corporations.

Georgetown corporations and individuals are throwing their monetary support  behind DC Council at-large candidate Patrick Mara, according to the campaign finance reports from the Board of Elections and Ethics. “I have a lot of friends in Georgetown,” Mara told Patch. “I call, I’ve gone door to door…I’ve just been hauling around the city asking for donations.” Mara is one of six candidates running for the At-large seat on the District Council in a special election April 23. The seat was officially vacated by Phil Mendelson when he was elected Council Chairman in November. According to the most recent campaign finance information, Mara has received $5,850 from the Georgetown residents and $3,600 from local corporations toward his campaign …

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Education, Parking and Zoning Dominate Georgetown Candidate Forum

Four of the seven candidates for the At-large seat on the District Council attended a forum in Georgetown Monday.

The race for the At-large seat on the District Council brought out four of the then seven candidates to Georgetown Monday to explain their (at times quite nuanced) differences on hot issues like parking, zoning and education. The special election April 23 will fill the At-large seat vacated by Phil Mendelson when he became the Council Chairman in November. Anita Bonds was selected in the interim to the position in December by the DC Democratic State Committee, of which she was the chairwoman at the time. Bonds was one of three candidates who did not attend the Georgetown Business Association's candidate forum Monday. Also missing were Elissa Silverman (D) and Michael Brown (D). Brown announced Tuesday night that he would be dropping out of…

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Jack Evans Backs Anita Bonds in April Special Election

The April 23 special election will fill the At-large seat on the District Council vacated by now Chairman Phil Mendelson.

Ward 2 Councilman Jack Evans has endorsed Anita Bonds for the At-large seat on the DC Council, The Washington Post reports. Bonds is serving as the interim At-large councilwoman prior to the special election to permanently fill the seat on April 23. Evans told The Washington Post that Bonds is “best for the job." A media advisory from Bonds' office quotes a prepared statement from Evans in which he describes her as "tough but diplomatic, a doer not a talker." The seat was vacated when Phil Mendelson became the Council Chairman and Bonds was appointed to the position in December by the DC Democratic State Committee, of which she was the chairwoman at the time. Evans joins fellow councilmembers Marion Barry and Muriel Bowser in endorsing …

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At-Large Candidates Gather in Georgetown Tonight

The Georgetown Business Association brings together candidates for the At-Large seat on the District Council in Georgetown for a forum tonight at 6:30 at Tony & Joe's, 3000 K St. NW.

Virginia GOP Voter ID Law: Voter Suppression?

Republicans say a requirement for picture ID protects "sanctity" of the vote; Democrats argue the GOP is keeping certain voters away from the polls on purpose.

Virginia voters will need a photo ID when they're heading to the polls beginning in 2014 under new requirements signed into law by Gov. Bob McDonnell this week. Supporters argue that a voter registration card with no picture creates an opening for fraudulent voting. McDonnell spokesman Jeff Caldwell said in a statement to The Washington Post that the new law is about protecting "the sanctity of our democratic process.”  Democratic leaders have challenged voter ID laws as a type of voter suppression. They note those without a photo ID are likely found among Democratic voters, particularly seniors and college students. The new law will need approval by the U.S. Justice Department, a requirement for any voting changes in most Southern states …

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