Virginia Politics

So much has happened over the last couple of weeks in Virginia.  We started the new year with the VA HOD08 and Senate 19 districts holding special elections to replace Morgan Griffith and Robert Hurt who were elected in November to Congress.  Over 6 buses traveled to Washington DC to see these gentlemen sworn in.  It is amazing to see the changes in the House in the last two years. 

Special elections held during winter months are always iffy and this year was no exception.  The weather forecast was calling for freezing rain and ice on election day.  The worst area was in Danville where Mr. Stanley won with 53.51% of the vote.  He was victorious with 61.42% of the vote. With the Salem area watching the weather as well, we saw Greg Habeen packing to head to Richmond with 63.52% of the vote.  These gentlemen worked hard and had a great team of grassroots volunteers working hard.  They were phone banking, making calls, yard signs and sign waves out on cold, rain and snow to get out the vote.

We have heard the announcement of Jamie Radtke announce she is running for the Senate.  Mrs. Radtke is the former President of the Federation of Virginia TEA Party Patriots. 

Rumors flew this week regarding former Governor and Senator George Allen announcing him running for Senate.  Many have been expecting this announcement for some time since Allen has been traveling the state for the last year being visible. 

In November at the Republican annual meeting "Donal Huffman Advance" the State Central Committee met with the primary intent of deciding a convention or primary for the 2012 nomination process.  Most tea party patriots believe a convention is the best way to decide the candidate, the Committee voted for a primary. 

Redistricting in the state will prove to be a challenge.  With the democrats controlling the state senate and republicans have the majority in the house, we will possibly have divisions we haven't seen in many years in the General Assembly.  This year will bring the legislatures back to Richmond several times through out the year while they are running for re-election. 

We have all said it before that this is the most important election in the state, well this holds true for the next two years! 

8th District Nominees

When the race started in the spring between Morgan Griffith and Rich Boucher many did not see a rising star on the horizon to replace Morgan after his win.  This writer spoke to the future nominee several times asking him to see the seat Morgan would be vacating.  Well the unthinkable happened and Morgan is now our Congressman elect and we are now in the process of electing a replacement.

From out of no where Ginger Munpower is running on the democratic ticket and Greg Habeeb is the republican nominee.  Ginger is the former owner of Ginger's Jewelers.  In looking over the Ginger Mumpower for Delegate website, it seems we can get a glimpse of what to expect from her.  The website is shallow and none of the pages on the site have more than two paragraphs with details about Ms. Mumpower.  When you only have six statements on what the issues are for running a campaign, it gives an indication on what your objectives will be in Richmond.

On the other hand, we have Greg Habeeb.  Greg has been actively involved in the district for several years.  He is shown he is a leader and stays in touch with the issues.  Greg has been out and about in the district and will represent the people. 

During the last year, it has been said many times we don't need another lawyer in Richmond or Washington.  To a point, this is a true statement.  Between Mumpower and Habeeb, business owner verses lawyer, we see the difference between the two.  This is attorney is one that has proven himself to the people of the community. 

My vote will be cast of Greg Habeeb on January 11th.  Please consider casting your vote for Greg, volunteer  to help in his campaign and most of all please make a donation.