Fred Gruber

State Senator Bryce Reeves, who represents a portion of the 7th congressional district, sent out an email congratulating Fred Gruber on his election as GOP chairman of the 7th Congressional District. “This past Saturday, the 7th Congressional District of Virginia elected a new chairman. After a very close…

There has been a lot of talk in the blogs and in local and national news about the heckling and boos that Eric Cantor received when he gave his speech at the 7th District GOP convention this past Saturday. Many felt it was unseemly and…

The Bull Elephant’s Straw Poll of delegates to the 7th District GOP Convention Saturday showed a large and unexpected lead by Dave Brat over Eric Cantor, and Shak Hill as a continuing but distant threat to frontrunner Ed Gillespie. At Saturday’s convention of 7th District…

There are a number of lessons to take away from today’s shocking defeat of one of Eric Cantor’s top lieutenants in his home district. The future of the GOP depends on whether its elected leaders are willing to learn.

UPDATE: Audio of speech It was truly an honor to stand alongside so many amazing people today and watch what is possible when we work together for conservative principles that unite the grassroots. Congratulations to Fred Gruber for his upset victory today! I know that…

Scroll all the way down for our initial assessment of the race between incumbent Chairman Linwood Cobb and challenger Fred Gruber.