A Future Republican Star?

I have just returned from the nominating convention of the Republican Party of Virginia. The Virginia Republicans long ago united around Attorney General Bob McDonnell for Governor. He is going to give whoever is the Democratic nominee fits. There were contested races for Lt. Governor, Party Chairman, and especially Attorney General. I’m pleased to report that Ken Cuccinelli, a full spectrum conservative who wins in Northern Virginia when many are losing around him, won that race. His opponents also brought a lot to the table. David Foster wins as a Republican in Arlington, Va., which is nigh on impossible and John Brownlee, former U.S. Attorney General from the western portion of the state gave a tremendous speech (without teleprompter or notes I might add) and showed formidable organization. Sean Hannity gave a speech in support of McDonnell and was amusing and well received. The Republicans of Virginia are pumped and ready for a fight.

But the surprise of the convention was Cadet Colonel Adnan Barqawi from Virginia Tech. I will make a confession, in my wildest dreams I could not imagine a twenty-something Palestinian, native of Kuwait who had only been an American for a month would be the most talked about guy at the convention. Cadet Colonel Barqawi electrified the convention with his declaration of personal service and patriotism. A portion of the speech can be seen here. He is heading to Mississippi to teach elementary school but my bet is we have not heard the last of this young man.