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Sunday, July 06, 2003 RINOs for Pollard! What is a RINO? A RINO (Republican-In-Name-Only) is someone who prostitutes the conservative ethics in order to obtain votes, influence, or credibility he or she would not otherwise receive. It seems as if a herd of them are stampeding to the defense of liberal Democrat Albert Pollard in the 99th: A group of Republicans and independents in the 99th House District have formed a political action committee to help re-elect Del. Albert Pollard, a Democrat. Colonial Beach Treasurer Bobby Duke Jr., the group's chairman, said Republicans and independents will raise money, print bumper stickers and otherwise help Pollard's campaign. A news release from Duke said group members include White Stone Mayor Lloyd B. Hubbard; Clerk of the King George Circuit Court Victor Mason; Richmond County Commonwealth's Attorney Wayne Emery; and Colonial Beach Councilwoman Linda Crandell. Duke also named several area businessmen and Lancaster County Republican activists. Duke, who described himself as a former campaign manager and aide to Republican candidates, said he has always voted Republican but now feels that the party has moved too far to the right. He is supporting Pollard "because of his strong record of independence, working with both parties, and his dedication to putting the Northern Neck first." Duke also said the group is meant to give a voice to non-Democrats who want to support Pollard. "It's very flattering," Pollard said. I'm sure it is. Again, more fallout from the 28th Senate race where moderate Republicans are flocking to a newly conservative Virginia Democratic Party. This is a trend folks - one of those things you read about in history books insofar as massive shifts in the electorate goes. Just like 1860 after the War, just like 1932 after the Depression, just like 1964 after the Great Society programs and the Me Generation, the post 9/11 era signalled the death-knell of arch-liberal thinking and a definitive shift to the right. The real question is whether conservatives have the guts to let the moderates go. posted by Shaun Kenney \| 7/06/2003 11:21:00 AM \| 0 comments 0 Comments: Post a Comment Home
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