McDonnell – Drill Here, Drill Now

Virginia Governor-elect Bob McDonnell does not want the federal government to further delay the granting of leases off the Virginia coast.

"It is time to develop our offshore energy resources to create new jobs and provide necessary new revenue for schools, roads, public safety and alternative energy research and development in Virginia," McDonnell wrote to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.

Gov. Tim Kaine has been less than supportive of exploration off of Virginia’s coast.  In February, he asked the Dept. of the Interior to postpone the process of awarding exploration leases.

Here is a link to the text of McDonnell’s letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.

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Morning Line – February 26, 2009

Delaware -

Our friends at DelawareLiberal provide a summary of some recent bill filed in the Delaware legislature.  They’re still “showing the love” for Rep. Mike Castle (R-DE).  and … They obviously neither like nor understand the humor of Rush Limbaugh.

Indicted for murder, Wilmington man pleads to conspiracy.  Should be back on the streets soon.

Delaware Psychiatric Center (DPC) lawsuit to proceed.

Maryland -

O’Malley FINALLY gets it!  Driver’s licenses are for CITIZENS and LEGAL RESIDENTS.

The Democrat-controlled Maryland legislature wants to increase higher ed spending.  If you can’t spend taxpayers’ money today, plan to spend it tomorrow.

Maryland AG to investigate Somerset County Sheriff.

Virginia -

Budget conference hits wall.

Payday lending bill headed to Governor’s desk.

Bill to allow concealed carry in bars passes.  Kaine likely to veto.

VA Beach Sheriff and DA file for re-election.

Former teacher sentenced for kiddie porn.

National -

First Obama budget features a $1.75 TRILLION deficit.  Now that’s CHANGE!  Where’s the HOPE?

Obama administration apologizes for immigration raid.  Can’t send those Democrat voters back.  There’s an election next year.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) DEFENDS EARMARKS.

After Obama administration nationalizes the banks (of course we won’t call it “nationalizing”), takeover of the nation’s health care system is next.

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Morning Line – February 25, 2009

Delaware -

Firm with ties to Joe Biden’s family showing signs of trouble.

Cape District voters reject shift of funds.

Wilmington Charter President not going quietly.

Does this explain a lot about our friends at DelawareLiberal (and leftists in general)?

Maryland -

Why is parental consent needed for a tattoo, but not for a kid to get an abortion?

Propaganda at its finest.  It’s NEVER the fault of the left.

from SbyNEWS – a little over the top, but true.

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Morning Line – February 23, 2009

Delaware -

Redevelopment in Wilmington.  Perhaps Salisbury, MD can learn a lesson or two.

With a government takeover of the nation’s financial system firmly moving forward, ACORN is now helping the Dems socialize medicine (using your tax dollars of course).

Would abolishing the “prevailing wage” law in Delaware save money?  Tens of millions of dollars.  Just don’t expect any action until the DE GOP manages to elect a few more conservatives.

You may find this funny.  It may just piss you off.  Unfortunately, our friends over at DelawareLiberal actually have more than a grain of truth in this one.

Maryland -

The Baltimore Reporter nails Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley on right to carry.  O’Malley’s proud that the “Not So Free State” is now only the 8th most violent state in the nation?

Hospital non-profit status starting to come under microscope.  With many “non-profit” hospitals in the business of everything from real estate development to gyms, it’s about time.

This isn’t political, but since you’re reading this from a computer you should definitely pay attention to what the Delusional Duck has to say about internet based bank fraud.
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Morning Line – February 19, 2009

Delaware -

Kent County Judge affirms APFO.

Fix Red Clay on Delaware’s rainy day fund.

Maryland -

Wicomico activist Linda Kent forces town of Hebron and Waller Landing developer to actually follow the law!  No wonder that great lady is so unpopular with certain parties in Wicomico County.

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley licking chops over PORKULUS cash!

A peace order was filed against Somerset County Sheriff Bobby Jones.  This subject was originally covered in Salisbury News.

Virginia -

Virginia Senate spends PORKULUS funds before the check even clears.  Sen. Mark Obenshain holds firm on fiscal responsibility.

Let the Gerrymandering begin!  Bi-partisan redistricting plan axed by House sub-committee.

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine’s virtual Christmas tree.  How much of the PORKULUS cash do YOU want?

National -

Michael Steele’s “off the hook” plan.  If you can’t articulate principles, hire 50cent as your spokesman.

AG Eric Holder calls US “a nation of cowards“.

SC Gov. Mark Sanford clashes with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist over PORKULUS.

Rich Lowry on Obama’s “Tainted Victory”.

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The Morning Line – February 16, 2009

Delaware -

Sunday marked the 100 day mark to Memorial Day.  As business owners in Ocean City and the Delaware beaches prepare for the coming season I’m sure that they’re all hoping that PORKULUS has at least some substance to go with all of the bacon.

Maryland -

O’Malley administration is licking its chops over PORKULUS.

Maryland all set to continue issuing licenses to illegals.

It’s for the children … until we need the money.  PG County’s telephone tax was forced on residents “to aid schools”.  Now the tax and spend Maryland legislature is going to take some for themselves.

Virginia -

As revenues plunge, Gov. Tim Kaine will give the legislature a “revised” forecast today.

Bearing Drift let’s us know which bills we need to keep an eye on in the Virginia General Assembly.

Was GOP AG candidate Ken Cuccinelli a Marine or not?  Enquiring minds want to know.

National -

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) notes that President Barack Obama is “backtracking” on his promises of bipartisanship.  I guess the “change” is Democrat-speak for “business as usual”.

Obama guru David Axelrod refuses to answer whether the Obama administration will attempt to re-impose the Fairness Doctrine (better known as the kick all conservatives off of TV and radio rule).

Axelrod defends Geithner.  I guess when the Obama administration promises a “detailed program” to fix the credit crisis, they really mean that they’ll “deliver some platitudes”.  It’s obviously the markets’ fault that the translation was botched.

Axelrod on Economy – “We’ll see results of stimulus quickly”… but “it’s going to take time.”

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Tim Kaine to Water at the Great Liberal Oasis

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine will be visiting Maryland later this month.  It seems that Kaine needs to spend some time with his own kind, so he will be attending the Maryland Democrat Party’s “United for Change” gala on October 27th.

Given the current fiscal state of the Commonwealth, Kaine will sip from the liberal waters north of the Potomac and have the opportunity to spend time with a Governor doing a worse job than Kaine, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley.  Virginians should find it amusing that Kaine has time to engage in out of state, partisan politics while his budget is blowing up in his face.

Already forced to make symbolic cuts in his own office (I thought we were going to cut travel Tim?), after both Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and AG Bob McDonnell made voluntary cuts in their own budgets, Kaine is now forced to slash programs to make up for ridiculously rosy revenue forecasts he made in this budget.
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Barack is the ONE! …

… and he’s coming to a theater near you.

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Will Tim Kaine Blame Mark Warner for Virginia’s Deficit?

It appears that Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine’s budget has about $1 billion too much spending. In a state that requires a balanced budget, what’s a liberal to do? Raise taxes, of course!

But wait! Every good liberal needs to blame someone. Will Kaine try the same trick as his predecessor? There’s no question that the GOP legislators who voted for this bag of air deserve some of the blame. There is also no question that people like Mark Warner and Tim Kaine – who are trying to make Virginia more like Maryland – deserve their share as well.

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It’s Joe Biden …

… according to Delaware Liberal.

The buzz is all over the liberal Virginia blogosphere that it won’t be Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine. Using similar logic, hours beforehand, Delaware Liberal infers that the man to sit at the right hand of the Messiah is Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE).

I hope they’re right. We saw how Biden caught on with the national populace during his previous national runs.

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