Weekly Poll: The Republican nomination for governor in 2013; Bolling or Cuccinelli? (Poll

Bearing Drift has a poll up regarding the gubernatorial race between Ken Cuccinelli and Bill Bolling. Go vote, please.

H/T P. Henry Saddelburr from Disrupt the Narrative

GO

Vote!!!!!





And if you don't think your vote matters.......






Go vote for McDonnell, Bolling, and Cuccinelli.



You know, since it doesn't matter.........to you.....

This Is Really A No-Brainer

With Zero's and his Sugar Daddy Soros' sudden support of Brazil's Big Oil, (not OUR big oil) and with cap and tax right around the corner, we need to stay informed.

Why We Should Explore for Energy Offshore Now! -- April 2009

On February 19th, 2009, Governor Kaine asked the Federal government to delay oil and gas exploration off the Virginia coast. Attorney General Bob McDonnell and Lieutenant Governor Bolling, in separate letters to Interior Secretary Salazar explained why it is in the interest of Virginia and the United States to maintain the current exploration schedule, a position reflecting a large majority of Virginia and U.S. citizens. As this issue has become a political matter, the Thomas Jefferson Institute's Center for Environmental Stewardship has prepared this fact sheet and powerpoint briefing to ensure the debate is based on the best information available.

The Thomas Jefferson Institute is committed to sound science and careful analysis. In preparation of our original fact sheet on Virginia Off-shore Oil and Gas, the Institute made a computational error that our peer reviewers missed. An associate discovered it a few days later and that error has now been corrected. That revised fact sheet is now posted here, but despite the original computational error the important conclusion remains the same: There are significant oil and natural gas resources off our coast, and their development can not only help Virginia create new jobs but add to the state treasury.

View Powerpoint
View "Fact and Fiction" Briefing Paper

Lieutenant Governor Bolling - Announcement

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BOLLING TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT ON 2009 ELECTIONS

-Bolling will hold follow up conference call for bloggers-

RICHMOND - Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling will make a major announcement today Monday, March 24, 2008 at 1:30PM in Senate Room 1 of the State Capitol regarding the 2009 statewide elections.

Lieutenant Governor Bolling will hold a follow up conference call at 4:00PM for political bloggers. Please let me know if you plan on joining the call to ensure we have enough lines open.

When: Today – Monday, March 24 – 4:00PM

What: Follow Up Conference Call for Bloggers

Call Info: Number - 888-346-3950; Pass Code - 452035#

Why: Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling will make a major announcement today regarding the 2009 statewide elections.

Thank you Lt. Gov. Bolling

Yesterday was the 2nd Annual Blogger's Day at the Capital. I wish to extend the thanks of the United Conservatives of Virginia for the invitation. Personally, the day was a revelation to me, having never attended government proceedings before. Lt. Governor Bolling's graciousness and genuine interest in his constituents, whether bloggers or not and from both sides of the "aisle" was evident. The day was thoroughly enjoyable.

Putting faces to the blogs that I read everyday was the best part of the day. Bloggers from Spank that Donkey, Vivian Paige, Virginia Virtuacon, Not Larry Sabato, Leslie Carbone, Bearing Drift, I'm Not Emeril, QandO, The Virginia Federalist, and Two Conservatives made this new blogger feel very welcome. If I left anyone out, I apologize. Its not my fault. I can't be wrong. I'm a blogger.


UPDATE: Apparently, I removed two blogs during my last edit. Oops. I still blame the booze, um, stress from blogging.......we'll just keep this our secret......

And so, thanks also to Spark It Up and Conservativa.

Oh, and I hope the WIMP is recovering from the Lt. Governor's gift.

Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling: Repeal the Fees!

Now, that's what I'm talking about!

Sen. Ken Cuccinelli's Bill: SB85
Delegate Lacey Putney's Bill: HB26
Delegate Mark Cole's Bill: HB50

Lieutenant Governor Bolling Encourages Repeal of Abusive Driver Fees
January 03, 2008 - Press Release

Richmond - Lt. Governor Bill Bolling today sent via mail the attached and below letter to Republican members and members-elect of the General Assembly outlining his support for a full repeal of the abusive driver fees and encouraging Republican lawmakers to support full repeal as well.

January 3, 2008


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Dear XXXXXXX:

I look forward to seeing you in Richmond next week and working with you during this year's legislative session to achieve our mutual goals.

One of the important issues we will consider this year is repeal or revision of the abusive driver fee legislation that was enacted by the General Assembly last year. I am writing to advise you of my belief that the abusive driver fee legislation should be repealed and to ask for your support of our efforts to accomplish this goal.

When the concept of abusive driver fees was first discussed several years ago, many of us felt it was a legitimate way to raise money for transportation construction. In addition, by applying these fees to the most serious traffic related offenses, we also felt it was a legitimate way to improve safety on Virginia's highways. This was also one of the things that the members of the General Assembly seemed to agree on, so it was appropriate to include this legislation in the 2007 transportation package.

Unfortunately, it has since become apparent that the legislation inadvertently applied the abusive driver fees to a number of less serious traffic related offenses, and the Governor's amendments, which exempted out of state drivers from the abusive driver fees, made the legislation terribly unpopular. Both of these problems with the legislation are unacceptable.

In addition, recent information provided by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission indicates that the abusive driver fees are not generating anywhere near the $60M a year we had been told they would generate. In fact, the fees only resulted in total collections of $2.8M through November 30th of 2007.

Given these considerations, it is my belief that the abusive driver fees should be repealed. While it may be possible to address some of the concerns that have been raised, such as those discussed above, through revisions to the 2007 legislation, I believe that would be a mistake. While this was the most noble of efforts, it simply has not worked out the way it was intended, and it has become terribly unpopular in the public eye. That is why I favor the total repeal of the abusive driver fees, as opposed to their modification.

I am pleased to report that Delegate Lacey Putney, Delegate Mark Cole and Senator Ken Cuccinelli have agreed to introduce legislation calling for repeal of the abusive driver fees. Other legislators will most likely introduce similar legislation. I encourage you to sign on as a co-patron of this legislation and give it your support during this year's legislative session.

Thank you for considering my views on this important issue. If you have any questions, or would like to share your feedback with me on this issue, please let me know.

Very Truly Yours,

WILLIAM T. BOLLING
Lieutenant Governor
Commonwealth of Virginia