Interesting. Wonder how many of those who sponsored this Bill knew that it would be killed in Committee?

Half of what Cuccinelli is doing is a legitimate effort to check federal over-reach. The Tenth Amendment is pretty clear:

“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”.

The federal government has no power to force people into contracts with private concerns. That power is not granted in the constitution. Yet, some iterations of the health care bill would require that. Cuccinelli is saying that only the states have that right since it is not specifically defined in the constitution and the Tenth Amendment gives “everything else” to the states.

His stance on global warming / climate change is a bit harder to fathom. I think he’s saying that he thinks the science is faulty. He contends that his undergraduate engineering degree makes him well suited for that complaint. That seems like a reach to me. The EPA has been in existence since the Nixon Administration (yes, it was created by a Republican Administration). I am not sure how Virginia will successfully challenge environmental legislation.

Finally, his publicity stunt in sending a letter to colleges and universities informing them that they lack the right to forbid discrimination based on sexual preference was just silly. While he is technically correct it’s very hard to see what he can do about it.

I think the fame of becoming AG has gone to Ken Cuccinelli’s head. That’s too bad since some of his ideas about preserving the balance of power defined by the constitution are good ideas.

He probably hangs out with Russ Potts and John Chichester while they bemoan the birth of Ronald Reagan while pushing copies of the Federalist Papers into a wood chipper. Potts and Chichester are probably the only two “Republicans” who would consistently agree with him and still play “pitcher” to his pustule-laden butt.

Hey local gop, isn’t there an American flag somewhere you should be setting fire to?

That pretty much covers ALL left wing, whacked out Liberal NUT JOBS with a MENTAL DISORDER !!!

They want to BAN plastic bags but it’s O.K. to FLUSH a BABY down the TOILET !!!!!

It is because of people like local gop, and Senator McCain having the GOP presidential nomination, that our country is in the situation it is today.

Maybe we should stack up local gop’s credentials against the attorney who wrote the opinion. Let’s see now, undergraduate art history vs. juris doctor … how does one choose?

Never before has Virginia restricted a police officers ability to question a victim. This would.

Dear Mr. ____:

Thank you for contacting my office regarding your support for House Bill 737, the “E-Verify” bill, which requires agencies of the Commonwealth and localities to enroll in the E-Verify Program by December 1, 2010, and to use the Program for each newly hired employee who is to perform work within the Commonwealth. HB 737 passed the House 82-13 and was communicated to the Senate for consideration. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, on which I serve, and should be on the docket for the March 8, 2010 meeting. This will be the last meeting of Commerce and Labor, as session is scheduled to adjourn on March 13th.

I agree entirely with your sentiments on this legislation. I will vote for the bill in Commerce and Labor and, if it is reported out of committee, I will vote for the bill on the Senate floor.

The cornerstone of good government is an informed electorate. I am proud to have constituents who are engaged in the political process. While we might not always agree, I can promise that I will always listen to you and examine both sides of every issue. Constituent input is essential in a well-represented district. As I go about my legislative duties, the people of the 7th District are my first and foremost concern.

Please feel free to contact me if you need assistance at any time. When session adjourns on March 13th, I can be reached at the district office by calling 757-671-2250 or emailing district07@senate.virginia.gov. If you wish to track an issue or specific bills of interest, please access the Virginia General Assembly website: http://legis.state.va.us. And, look for session updates and other information on my website: www.wagnervasenate.com.

Again, thank you for your participation in our state government.

Sincerely yours,

Frank W. Wagner

Bill Clinton couldn’t even pull off such dumbass baloney, and he was actually good at this. Local gop is just a piker.