I’ve spent a couple of days mulling over the results from the 4-way election to replace John Chichester in the 28th senate district . It was certainly disappointing to see Van Hoy lose by 302 votes. Having been on the ground in this election, here is my own personal reflection and analysis on […]

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The Van Hoy campaign is working hard. John Van Hoy is in a 4-way Republican race. His toughest opponent is Richard Stuart, who has the backing and financial assistance of Senator Chichester, who recently gave him $20,000. He has also received support from many other pro-tax Republicans and a pro-tax caucus. […]

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~Van Hoy Ready to Reclaim Conservative Mantel for SD 28~
(Here is a sneak peak of the press release going out at 1pm today to the mainstream press. I gave a shout out to all my blogger colleagues who were instrumental in calling for Chichester’s retirement. You all rock!)
For Immediate Release
March 19, 2007
Contact: Robin […]

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I believe that Senator Chichester saw the writing on the wall this session. How so? First his “gang of 5″ falls apart while Stosch, Stolle and Norment desperately try to restore their political reputation during an election year. Second, his partner in crime, Russ Potts, finally throws in the clanging pot. […]

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(VCAP Press Release Coming Soon)
You know things are down right backwards when it is the Democrats who are mourning the loss of Senator Chichester.
Looka here:
VBDems
Kaine
Raising Kaine
Lancaster Democratic Party
Statement of Senator John H. Chichester - March 12, 2007
As I stand at the beginning of my 29th year in the Virginia Senate, it is time to […]

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There are significant rumors circulating today that Chichester may be retiring next week. More to come as we find out and verify if the rumors are true.
This puts Van Hoy in a good position; he should have no problem garnering support from conservatives.

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In the Cuccinelli Compass this week, Senator Cuccinelli points out the level of pork that is solely allocated by Senator Chichester himself. Senator Chichester is Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee. He decides all by himself how non-state monies will be allocated. (Non-state money is money that is allocated to non-state […]

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VCAP was honored to be interviewed in today’s Washington Times article. Here are my favorite parts of the article:
“He [Chichester] is not loyal to the party, he is not loyal to principle, he is not loyal to the transportation crisis, he is loyal to himself,” Mrs. DeJarnette said. “Without a doubt any conservative […]

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In a rare move, Lt. Governor Bill Bolling was going to rule that the Chichester-Potts gas tax bill (SB1379) was not germane AND he had organized enough votes to sustain his ruling. Potts took his slap in the face and had the bill recommitted to the Senate Finance Committe, effectively killing the bill. […]

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Here is the press release that VCAP put out today:
VCAP Committed to Restoring a
Governing Conservative Majority to Virginia
Richmond, VA— “The Republican-controlled State Senate has now secured their position against two Democratic governors as being the official tax-raising body in Virginia,” stated Robin DeJarnette, Executive Director of the Virginia Conservative Action PAC (VCAP).
“I have never seen […]

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