If you drive past the George Allen civil courts building on Commerce Street this morning, you might feel as if you've gone on Thanksgiving vacation early. There will be a California state flag flying above you. Full Article at Dallas Morning News - Blogs

Source: The Virginian-Pilot The Virginian-Pilot Š November 14, 2009 RICHMOND A one-time adviser to former Gov. Full Article at Democratic Underground

Riding 2 Kenai; writing last Govs speech on way; country music streaming & countryside screaming inspiration 4 pro-developmnt + pro-enviro msg 12:52 PM Jul 21st Couple of thoughts for the day on beautiful bright AK morn: "You have to sacrifice to win. Full Article at Huffington Post

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HARRISONBURG - Former Virginia Gov. and U.S. Sen. George Allen couldn't help but take notice of the Republican victories in Virginia on Election Day. Full Article at Daily News Record

As Santayana said, "Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it." Congressional Democrats take note! Are the elections of 2009 precursors of the same kind of massive partisan upheaval in Congress that we experienced in 1994? Full Article at NewsMax

It will be this way now throughout the South. It will possibly be like this in all the red states reaching as far north as Alaska and back east to the outer agrarian regions like NY-23, where Amish buggies travel in traffic. Full Article at The Hill

WASHINGTON -- Bob McDonnell's decisive victory is even more impressive if one stops to acknowledge that it came in the face of incredibly daunting opposition, misleading and low-brow campaign commercials, and a "news" organization which often advocates... Full Article at Town Hall

As Santayana said, “Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it.” Congressional Democrats: Take note! Are the elections of 2009 precursors of the same kind of massive partisan upheaval in Congress that we experienced in 1994? Full Article at The Hill

The results do not prove that the Obama presidency is fatally wounded, but they do show that Republicans can win in purple states. Full Article at Pajamas Media

Former U.S Attorney Chris Christie (R-N.J.) ousted New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) tonight, delivering Republicans a sweep of the two gubernatorial contests on the ballot today. Full Article at The Washington Post

My favorite team since before I even understood football, I've been following them since the George Allen era. HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! 09/13 at New York Giants.......L 23-17 09/20 St. Louis..........................W 9-7 09/27 at Detroit................ Full Article at Sports Blogs

Below is the first of two interviews, one each conducted with representatives from the campaign committees for each party that focus on state contests. Carrie Cantrell is director of communications for the Republican State Leadership Committee. Full Article at FiveThirtyEight

From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Ali Weinberg *** The GOP’s two paths: Republicans are set to learn two very contradictory lessons from their likely victories tomorrow in Virginia and NY-23. Full Article at MSNBC

If Bob McDonnell wins the governor's race in Virginia tomorrow, as seems likely, he'll be the first Republican to succeed a Democrat in the office in 16 years. The last one was George Allen. Full Article at The Corner

Maxie Baughan 6'1" 227 Linebacker Philadelphia Eagles 1960 - 1970, 1974 12 Seasons 147 Games Played 18 Interceptions 9 Pro Bowls Maxie Calloway Baughan was a second round draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1960, the 20th player chosen overall. Full Article at Sports Blogs

By Jonathan Weisman WASHINGTON -- The off-year election of 1993 was a Republican sweep, bringing to power New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan and Virginia Gov. Full Article at Wall Street Journal

Republicans in purple states like Virginia can win if they concentrate on the issues that matter to voters. It’s been a rough four years for Virginia Republicans. Full Article at Pajamas Media

Here I was trying to take a moderate, calm stance on the Broward County School Board's new Puppy Dog Commission, when I look up to see that one of the members, former Florida Attorney General Bob Butterworth, took what looks very much like a... Full Article at Broward-Palm Beach New Times