It’s not 2004 any more. I’ve been looking at Republican Senate candidates’ Web sites today, and one of the things I was looking for was whether Republicans believe same-sex marriage is still a winner for them. The answer? A solid maybe, but perhaps leaning towards a “no.” Read full article > >

See the rest here:
Jonathan Bernstein: First hint of a GOP surrender on same-sex marriage?

George Allen, a Republican, and Tim Kaine, a Democrat, are in a tight race for a seat both sides see as potentially decisive when it comes to party control of the Senate.

Read the original here:
Virginia Senate Race a Choice of Ex-Governors

It’s normal for an aspiring politician to have role models, but Timothy E. Donner ’s choices — Ron Johnson, Rand Paul and Christine O’Donnell — aren’t the usual ones. Johnson (Wis.), Paul (Ky.) and O’Donnell (Del.) were all underdogs who surprised the Republican establishment and won the party nomination for U.S. Senate in 2010. Donner, a film-production company owner with no past involvement in electoral politics, is hoping to do the same in Virginia in 2012. Donner is one of several Republicans either running or contemplating a bid to succeed retiring Sen. James Webb (D). Former senator George Allen is the Republican front-runner, while former Virginia Tea Party Patriots head Jamie Radtke has also drawn some attention to her campaign. The nominee will probably face former governor Timothy M. Kaine (D) in November. Read full article > >

More:
Little-known Donner mounts long-shot Senate bid in Virginia

The decision by Senator Jim Webb gives Republicans another opportunity to help them reclaim the majority.

View original post here:
The Caucus: Virginia Democrat Will Not Run for Re-election