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An America Built to Last

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens fought

MULLINGS/The Tyranny of Dead Ideas

Rich Galen — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

If only these debates were important, or moved votes, or caused some changes in the race, I might not mind that they come about every 18 hours. You know what happened in South Carolina: In five days, including two debates, the race turned upside down and what appeared to have been a easy, if surprising, win for Mitt

MULLINGS/New Hampshire

Rich Galen — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Let's review the concept of winning: Winning, in our culture, means coming in first. You don't win by coming in second or fifth. You win by coming in first. Mitt Romney kicked butt last night in New Hampshire with (as of this writing) a 15 percentage point win over Ron Paul. As of 10 PM last night, Romney had received about 38 percent

Last logistics battalion in Iraq Returns home to Hero’s Welcome

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

When Soldiers from the 275th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion deployed to Iraq last March, they embarked on an historic 10-month mission that helped close the chapter on more than eight years of American military operations in the country.

MULLINGS/Des Moines Des Bate

Rich Galen — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

The thing about telling you that I watched the GOP debate that took place in Des Moines, Iowa Saturday night is I have to admit I had nothing else to do Saturday night. -- Attend Joint Chiefs of Staff Christmas Party - Pentagon -- Fly to New York to see "Spiderman" - Broadway

The GOP Debates: A Post-Game Analysis

Rich Galen — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Generally: Every debate starts with more and longer packages, more solemn announcers, and a greater sense of import. Took 13:30 to get to the first question. I was surprised - pleasantly surprised - that for the most part the candidates had a good idea what they were talking about, and had thought through their basic

The Battle Veterans Face After War

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Friday is Veterans Day, the day we honor the military service and sacrifice of all the veterans who have served this nation. Because of the incredible courage of the 9/11 generation, the tide of war is receding and America is more secure than a decade ago. Next month, we will end the war in Iraq, bringing all

Dems Cruise to Victory Locally

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

While local Democrats cruised to an early and decisive victory Tuesday, statewide control of the Virginia state Senate hung in the balance late last night as multiple races were too close to call or lacked finalized returns hours after the polls closed. In Alexandria, 77-year-old Circuit Court Clerk Ed Semonian

Election Day Comes to Alexandria

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Emotions are running hot with local elections, and political insiders are watching the Virginia Senate. Currently controlled by Democrats by a four-seat majority, both parties have invested significant resources in an attempt to control the body during the General Election, Tuesday, Nov. 8. With Republicans controlling

Don't Go to the Wrong Polling Location Tuesday

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Confused by redistricting in Alexandria and don't know where to cast your vote Tuesday, the State Board of Elections is reminding voters not to go to the wrong polling location tomorrow. Voters should double-check their polling location before they go to vote on Tuesday, November 8. Redistricting has occurred