Comments on: Bob McDonnell for Governor

By: Harry

Harry — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:35:29 +0000

Cooch won his senate seat by 100 votes, he will not get the nod.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:29:17 +0000

Exactly. No good Irishman would drink Scotch! Pullllllllease!

I’m pleased with Bolling’s decision. He will win reelection.

McDonnell looks vulnerable to me and I don’t want to underestimate the effects of the transportation fiasco.

For attorney general, I am concerned. I think the Democrats take that one with either Shannon or, if they are smarter than they look, Peterson. I don’t agree with the people who think Cooch can win, especially against either of those opponents.

By: ACC

ACC — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:28:15 +0000

No good Irishman would drink Scotch. Bushmills or Jameson all the way…

By: Advocator

Advocator — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:52:48 +0000

The first time I saw Bob McDonnell was a hot summer night in July ‘06 at a crowded library in Reston Town Center. Folks there were all over him on the illegal alien issue. They had the same complaints as we’ve heard over and over at the PWC BOCS citizens’ time: Overcrowding, degradation of neighborhoods and schools, crime, undercutting legitimate businessmen, etc. Bob’s answer was that there is very little that can be done at the State level, that it’s a federal problem. I got up and called him a few choice adjectives (spineless, Freddy Prinz not my job imitator, ostrich, etc.) to the applause of the crowd. Since then, he’s done a 180 on the issue and has urged Guvnor Goober to enter into a 287g agreement, lent support to local initiatives like our Rule of Law Resolution, and supported anti-illegal alien legislation. At least he’s a politician that sees the light when he feels the heat, and he’s not afraid to go out and listen to the folks. That puts him head and shoulders above anyone else ready to run for the position. I imagine he enjoys a good scotch every now and then, being Irish.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:29:45 +0000

McDonnell and Bolling bring great strength to the ticket. McDonnell brings Hampton roads and his native Northern Virginia into play, while Bolling brings Richmond and his native Southwest Virginia. With both running as a ticket, there should be a great unifying effort in the Republican party. Today’s news is truly great for Virginia Republicans!

In terms of transportation, McDonnell showed leadership in getting his party to unify around a plan that the Governor ultimately tweaked. The AG’s office is supposed to defend the constitutionality of laws the General Assembly passes with the assumption that they are constitutional when they pass. The transportation bill still has been the best step forward in 20 years for Virginia infrastructure. McDonnell has had great accomplishments in making the Internet safer for our children, making reforms in mental health, combating gangs, and even finding solutions to immigration. He has had a proven record as AG and is ready for a greater challenge!

By: Bryanna

Bryanna — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:30:27 +0000

Anonymous said on 24 Mar 2008 at 6:34 pm:
I don’t know if we want a Republican candidate for governor who was in charge of this “unconstitutional” transportation plan. To me this spells a recipe for disaster. I fully realize party unity is important but what are we unifying around? McDonnell has been a total disaster handling the constitutional issues surrounding the #1 issue(transportation) in Virginia.

DITTO!

By: John Smith

John Smith — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:21:57 +0000

It looks like Star City is around other blogs calling himself “Big West.” Nice try.

The west has been won. McDonnell will look toward NOVA to try keeping the GOP losses there to a minimum.

By: Greg L

Greg L — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:01:02 +0000

From the west??? That’s like nominating Dick Cheney for VP because of all the votes he can get for the ticket from that electoral powerhouse, Wyoming.

McDonnell is from Tidewater (right?), Bolling is from Henrico, so what’s missing? That’s right: Northern Virginia, where 40% of the electoral clout in the state is found. That’s Ken Cuccinelli.

Brownlee is a good guy, but where’s Brownlee from? Roanoke? Buchanan County?

By: Star City

Star City — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:40:10 +0000

I predict that with Bolling staying as LG and McDonnell running unopposed, the party will look for an AG candiate from the western part of Virginia. I believe U.S. Attorney John Brownlee will get in and win. He has great support with law enforcement and a strong record against public corruption, corporate fraud, and drug dealers. He and Bob McDonnell have worked together on many issues, and they gave the Virginia State Police over $43 million this year from the OxyContin case. I think McDonnell will want a strong candidate from the west to keep the base happy and interested.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:34:03 +0000

I don’t know if we want a Republican candidate for governor who was in charge of this “unconstitutional” transportation plan. To me this spells a recipe for disaster. I fully realize party unity is important but what are we unifying around? McDonnell has been a total disaster handling the constitutional issues surrounding the #1 issue(transportation) in Virginia.

By: MarkB

MarkB — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:41:02 +0000

Bolling made a noble and very difficult decision and I think he should be commended for his bold commitment to the party. I think we will hear many more great things out of this man in the coming months and years and I look forward to it.

By: Everyone's an Ann Coulter Fan Behind Closed Doors

Everyone's an Ann Coulter Fan Behind Closed Doors — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:53:07 +0000

Chairman Nohe is scary enough but I don’t think I could deal with “LG Stewart.” I like Bolling a lot too, but for who can win against the Dems in 2009-it’s McDonnell all the way.

I wish Jay would have had more a chance…another Senate run in 2009?

By: anon

anon — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:22:07 +0000

I like Bolling, but thank goodness. Now Stewart will stay as chair and we won’t have to deal with Chairman Nohe.