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A strategy memo for the then nascent Virginia Conservative Network outlines plans to demonize and chase out conservatives from the GOP, while “forestalling as many primary challenges as possible.”

2014 has been a very productive time for us here at The Bull Elephant. This was just our first full year, after opening shop late in the 2013 campaign season, but what a remarkable year it has been! Slating. Cantor. Medicaid Expansion. The meteoric campaign…

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…

Slash and burn in service of ‘keep it small, control it all’

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…