Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Thelma Drake [R, VA-2]

Small Business Group Endorses Drake for Reelection

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, has endorsed US Rep. Thelma Drake for reelection in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District.

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Drake, Wagner announce endorsements

2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Thelma Drake, R-Norfolk, announced that she has been endorsed by the National Federal of Independent Businesses in her race against Democratic challenger Glenn Nye. Drake had a real estate business before becoming a full-time ...

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Comment on Live Blog: Sarah Palinâ€™s Big Night by chrisgraham

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

US Representative Thelma Drake, Virginia Campaign Honorary Statewide Co-Chair. â€œTonight was an exciting and historic night for our Republican delegates in St. Paul and for our country. Governor Palin successfully made the case to the ...

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Keyword News: [speaking]

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke Tue, 02 Sep 2008 8:13 AM PDT VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - US Representative Thelma Drake has lost her speaking slot at the Republican National Convention because of schedule changes related to Hurricane Gustav. ...

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Drake disappointed she couldn't speak at GOP convention

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

ST. PAUL, MINN.-- If anybody can relate to the events that shaped the early moments of the Republican National Convention, it's US Rep. Thelma Drake of Norfolk. She lost her moment on the national stage.

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Gustav wipes out Drake's speaking slot at the GOP convention

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

Hurricane Gustav has cost US Rep. Thelma Drake, R-Norfolk, her chance to speak at this year's Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul. The hurricane forced the shortening of the convention schedule and eliminated most of ...

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Drake's RNC Spot Lost

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Thelma Drake has lost her speaking slot at the Republican National Convention because of schedule changes related to Hurricane Gustav.

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What Does Frank Wolf Have Against Poker?

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

Rep. Wolf is F rated in my Congressional guide, as he voted for HR 4411 and cosponsored HR 4777. The Democratic nominee is Professor of Public Policy at Georgetown University and Dean of their Georgetown Public Policy Institute Judy ...

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Local stories I missed while in Denver

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

Rep. Thelma Drake scheduled to speak at RNC. Despite what you may think of her politics, being asked to speak at the Republican National Convention should tell you what the party thinks of our 2nd Congressional District representative. ...

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Drake lost speech time with Monday's changed schedule

2008-09-01T00:00:00Z

If anybody can relate to the events that shaped the early moments of the Republican National Convention, it's US Rep. Thelma Drake of Norfolk. She lost her moment on the national stage. Along with many other party officials, ...

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Rebuttal: Oil's agent

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

28, the writer stated about Thelma Drake: 'she's staying in Washington for political theater to avoid having town hall meetings or discussions with her constituents.' He could not have been more wrong. Just this week I attended a ...

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The RNC!

2008-08-30T00:00:00Z

US Representative Thelma Drake Tuesday: Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani Former Governor Mike Huckabee Former US Senator Fred Thompson House Republican Leader John Boehner GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele Wednesday: ...

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Nye camp fires back on GI Bill

2008-08-30T00:00:00Z

Things are definitely starting to heat up in the 2nd, but it looks a lot like politics as usual. Glenn Nye, Democratic challenger attacked Rep. Thelma Drake, a Republican, for her speaking role at the RNC convention on Monday by saying, ...

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Drake: Palin will be an inspiration to many women

2008-08-29T17:46:46Z

U.S. Rep. Thelma Drake, R-Norfolk, released this statement on Sen. John McCain's selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his Republican vice presidential no

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Drake happy with Palin pick

2008-08-29T17:45:46Z

U.S. Rep. Thelma Drake, R-2nd district, was thoroughly pleased with Sen. John McCain,R-Ariz., selecting Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for his vice presidential c

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Virginians React To Palin

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

US Representative Thelma Drake, Virginia Campaign Honorary Statewide Co-Chair. â€œAlaska Governor Sarah Palin represents an exciting and historic pick that changes the dynamic of this presidential race. During her tenure as Alaskaâ€™s top ...

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Not Ready for Prime Time Player

2008-08-28T19:47:45Z

As if to answer soon-to-be Senator Mark Warner's prime time address at the Democratic National Convention last night, Rep. Thelma Drake is scheduled to speak

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Republican National Convention Program

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Thelma Drake (Va.)* * US Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.)* * US Rep. Kevin McCarthy (Calif)* * Robert M. (Mike) Duncan, Chairman of the Republican National Committee* * Jo Ann Davidson, Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee and ...

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Drake to Speak at GOP Convention

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

JR at Bearing Drift notes, â€œRep. Thelma Drake will speak to delegates at the GOP convention on Monday during the 5 pm hour. Apparently, the Glenn Nye for Congress campaign took that as an opportunity to be critical of Drake.â€

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Drake to speak at GOP convention; campaign manager blasts Nye campaign

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

Rep. Thelma Drake will speak to delegates at the GOP convention on Monday during the 5 pm hour. Apparently, the Glenn Nye for Congress campaign took that as an opportunity to be critical of Drake, to which Corry Bliss, Drakeâ€™s campaign ...

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