[KenP]

Good point Mac, but I love things here in VB.

Nationally:
The state went for Pres. Bush
We have two Republican Senators
We are represented in the House by a Republican

Statewide (or should I say Across the Commonwealth):
Our State Senators are Republican
ALL our State Delegates are Republican
While the Governor is a Democrat, he has been towing a conservative line since his election. He recognizes that is what he must do to get things done here.

Locally:
Well, the majority of City Council members are conservative (party affiliation is frowned upon)
The Sheriff is Republican
The Clerk of Court is Republican
The City Treasurer is Republican
The Commonwealth's Attorney is Republican

I guess many students at Berkely would freak out if they lived here. The Republican Party is so strong here that many elections go unchallenged. Frankly, that is a problem that I recognize and one I wish the Dems would address. But, they do not want to waste money on a losing cause, ie. facing a Republican incumbent.

So, I guess we are the same, but different over here.

What can I tell you Mac, I love it here just fine.

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