Redstate VIrginia - Politics and Government

The Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman affair in Florida has ignited the debate over whether or not a free people have the right to defend themselves from bad guys or whether they must retreat when confronted. As usual, the left is…

Later today, the Virginia Senate is likely to take up one of the most anticipated bills of the 2013 session, the much-discussed transportation plan. I intend to vote against it, and wanted to tell you why. For a greener means of…

Fellow Virginia Republican, Susan StimpsonRemember earlier this year when Governor McDonnell and the Republican leadership in the General Assembly cut a deal with Senate Democrats—leaving Obamacare expansion on the table in return for…

I should say Happy Independence Day. I should be ready to celebrate. But again I find myself in mourning for a nation and republic long since dead. A zombie that doesn’t know it’s dead. I’ve been less involved in politics lately. I rarely…

What could Virginians lose on November 5th? · Our opportunity to stand up to the Federal Government. · Our money – Medicaid expansion will not be funded by the Federal Government. They are broke. That's why we need alternate source of…

With the unprecedented power grab he made this week, President Obama is ignoring the Constitution and acting as though he is a monarch or a third world dictator. His appointments of three members to the National Labor Relations Board…

You’re Invited to an Event with Mitt Romney Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 10:00 AM Doors Open | 12:00 PM Program Begins Carter Machinery Company, Inc. 1330 Lynchburg Turnpike in Salem, VA To RSVP and get your ticket, please visit:…

Join us and learn about the looming threat to private property rights as the Commonwealth of Virginia and the rest of the nation moves toward a more “sustainable future”. Donna Holt, President and Executive Director of Virginia…

1. “Oh, yes we can!” picnic at a Roanoke County Park July 14th Mark your calendars! VCDL is having an “Oh, yes we can!” picnic at a Roanoke County Park on Saturday, July 14th! Big turnout requested. HISTORY Roanoke has an ordinance…

Virginia Republicans Pass $6 Billion Tax Increase So here we are and the Republican Party has blown it again!  This time it’s the State of Virginia.  Establishment Republicans (8 Republican senators, and 34 Republican members of the House…