The contest between Bob Marshall and Jim Gilmore is actually resembling something more of a contest then many first believed. This can be attributed mainly to the issue of abortion and Bob Marshall’s succesful challenge to the unconstitutional Regional Authorities that were first proposed by Mark Warner and now passed under Tim Kaine. Del. Marshall’s criticism of Gilmore’s unwillingness to oppose first term abortions has forced the former governor to spend more effort concentrating on his Republican rival instead of looking ahead to facing Mark Warner in the fall.

According to the Washington Times, Governor Gilmore is performing well in the mass meetings that select the delegates to the May 30 Republican convention in Richmond but Marshall’s tenacity has earned him more then a few fans on the campaign trail. While Gilmore has earned the support of Lt. Governor Bolling and Attorney General McDonnell it is certain that Bob Marshall will be a determined opponent just as he has been in Richmond of those attempting to usurp liberty from the people.

I hope that all inspired conservatives have filed to join the convention to make your voice and conscience known to the Republican Party. The GOP has drifted in Virginia, and we have two consecutive Democratic governors, a Democratic Senate, and Jim Webb to vouch for that. As Barry Goldwater said in 1960 we conservatives have to grow up and take this party back. We can and we will and we have two good candidates for US Senate with which we can fulfill that undertaking.