Bob Goodlatte's Republican Reunion & Family Picnic ~2009~...

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Congressman Bob Goodlatte was in Augusta County hosting the 2009 Republican Reunion & Family Picnic with 300+ local Republicans along with guest speakers Bob McDonnell, Bill Bolling, and numerous Candidates for the 2009 Virginia election...

Delegate Ben Cline was there after first starting off in Buena Vista for that event and told me that he will attend 5 to 7 events within the 24th district he represents during this weekend...




Candidate for the 20th district Dickie Bell talks with Ben Cline before being introduced by Congressman Goodlatte and the opportunity to speak to a very supportive crowd...

Delegate Steve Landes took the opportunity to talk to many from the 25th district that he represents and in fact arrived after spending time going door to door within the Verona area meeting and talking with the people he represents in Richmond...

My friend Luis showing off a tee-shirt he is very proud of...

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling takes the opportunity to inspire the crowd and encourage them to get out and talk with friends and neighbors about the upcoming election in Virginia and the importance of electing a strong, conservative, team to Richmond...

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Without a doubt Bill Bolling is one of the best speakers to inspire a crowd and talk issues regarding what is going on in both our State and federal governments...

Bob McDonnell was the final speaker and had the crowd on their feet several times during the event. Unlike his opponent McDonnell spoke about what he intends to do if elected the Governor of the state of Virginia and how he will accomplish these goals.

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While following the campaign I have seen his opponent propose solutions to problems and issues without providing the important facts such as how and what the programs will involve, how it will be accomplished, or how will we pay for it. Unfortunately many in the media started off by not asking the harder questions of this opponent and many citizens have seen that for what it is worth and I believe this is why so many more people are becoming involved in the campaigns. This is why there is such a large difference in energy levels between the two campaigns and the Candidates...

Candidate Dickie Bell with his Wife Anne...

Craig Shrewsbury, Bob McDonnell, and Jean Shrewsbury Commissioner of the Revenue for Augusta County...

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling with Delegate Steve Landes....

Bill and Brian...




Impressive turnout and very energetic crowd...

Local Newspaper coverage...

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Newsleader

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Bob McDonnell at the Goodlatte Republican Reunion in Augusta County...

One impressive Rock in Iowa...

This photo of a rock that was painted by a local student was sent to me in a e-mail with the following description. I also did a search and found the video on You~Tube....

Can You Believe a Teenager Did This?


There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa. For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed.

AFP at the Mall....

Route 81 Southbound Verona,Virginia...

Southbound along 81 near the Verona exit and there were many a horns a blarring while we put these signs up...

Billy Currington: "How Country Boys Roll" and FISH....

Billy Currington More CMT Music More CMT Music Videos

Just had this video sent up to me by my good friend Captain Mike who runs the Compass Rose light tackle boat out of Key West. Looks like he had some of the "Country Boys" come down to do some fishing in the Florida Keys and they decided to make a video....

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Captain Mike also maintains a blog on the side with recent catch photos...

Wilson Teen Age Republicans ~T.A.R.S~

The "Teen-age Republicans" T.A.R.S. of Wilson High in Augusta County joined together to provide a GOP float for the Homecoming Parade before the game last night...

Additional support came from members of the Augusta County Republican Committee and the Wilson football team went on to win the game against the Luray team 31 to 27...

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling at Harisonburg GOP Headquarters...

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling stopped by the Harrisonburg GOP Headquarters today to speak with volunteers and other supporters coming into the last full month before the election. He was greeted by many volunteers who came early to see the Lt. Governor before they started phone banking and calling area citizens to support the GOP ticket in November...

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The Lt. Governor spoke about the positive and productive tact that the GOP team has maintained all through the campaign and how the Citizens of Virginia have responded to the positive message with realistic solutions...

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From what I have seen on the blogs tonight they are reporting the new polling numbers coming out that have Bob McDonnell extending his lead once again...

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Several media representatives were also there....

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The reason why Deeds won't debate...

The reason why Creigh Deeds has refused numerous requests for debates with Bob McDonnell on FoxNews and Chris Wallace is the same reason why President Obama did all of the other media outlets but did not do Chris Wallace...

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Wallace is going to ask you the HARD questions and not let you "Spin" yourself out of the original question. He comes with the research and facts to back the hard questions up and will be fair in the selection of his questions. I would like to have seen Wallace as McDonnell about the thesis issue and the answer from McDonnell for I am sure McDonnell would have addressed it without hesitation...

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On the other hand both Deeds and President Obama will not come on FoxNews with Wallace after many requests. With the highest viewer counts over the years it would be a great opportunity for both of these guys to take their message to the people. Wallace is the next Tim Russert is his preperation and asking of hard questions backing them up with facts. Russert was very good and that was evident with his tenure at Meet the Press...