Shak Hill

You have not heard this story about Tuesday’s election. In all likelihood, you have read reports and heard the headlines about the results from Tuesday’s election. Many predictions came true, but others were way off. Some candidates easily won who were supposed to have had…

Last Thursday, “The Article V Great Debate” brought a standing room only crowd to hear Dr. Michael Farris, FOR and Delegate Robert Marshall, AGAINST a potential Convention of the States. Special thanks go to these two for espousing their beliefs and the Manassas Tea Party…

A recent headline caught my eye: “Republicans come out of the 2014 Primary Season with Little to Guide them Forward.” Some pundits are searching to explain why things aren’t the way they’ve always been. This past week in Virginia, as the Times Dispatch reported, we…

Ed Gillespie won the weighted vote at the convention just a whisker under 61%, Shak Hill had 37.64%, and the other two candidates received about 1.5%.  Shak did very well for a candidate who was largely unknown across the state with almost no funding.  Some…

This weekend’s Republican Party of Virginia Convention in Roanoke was a smashing success for our party, both in terms of the process and the ultimate outcome. Understandably, many supporters of Shak Hill might not regard the way things unfolded as a success for our party. …

As thousands of Virginia GOP activist return home from a weekend of politics and parties in Roanoke, it is worth considering what we accomplished. Assessments of key metrics and understanding their meaning is important to inform future Republican Party of Virginia strategies and action plans.…

Check back here often for updates from Roanoke, where Virginia Republicans are gathering to select their next U.S. Senator. Coverage begins Friday, and closes out when the gavel comes down Saturday afternoon. 9:00PM Saturday: Just home from Roanoke. Will post complete wrap-up and analysis tomorrow.…