With Bob officially accepting the Republican gubernatorial nomination this weekend in Richmond, several Bloggers for McDonnell wrote on the event:
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It’s official!! Bob McDonnell is the Republican nominee for Governor. The Republican Party of Virginia held their annual convention this past weekend in Richmond. If you couldn’t make it to the event, no worries, check out photos from the event here.
You can also check out photos from Gov. Romney’s Presser and Bob’s Hospitality Conference.
Bob proudly welcomes Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and Sen. Ken Cuccinelli on the Republican ticket.
Also, see where Bob stands on certain issues in the newly launched Issues Section of the site.
McDonnell, Bolling, Cuccinelli
3:53 PM - The delegates just played trivia via mobile and enjoyed it!!
2:51 PM - Bob recording a podcast with bearingdrift.com
1:59 PM - Chairman Ed Gillespie and Senator George Allen talk backstage.
12:42 PM - A view from backstage.
12:38 PM - The AG candidates are now speaking.
11:47 AM - Sean Hannity speaking to the crowd.
11:34 AM - Delegates and supporters cheer on the McDonnells.
11:13 AM - Bloggers row watches and blogs Bobs speech.
11:05 AM - Delegates cheer on Bob.
11:01 AM - Bob just took the stage!
10:56 AM - Jeanine McDonnell is introducing her father.
10:25 AM - Bill Bolling on stage speaking now.
10:00 AM - Bob is set to speak in less than an hour. Check back for more details.
10:17 PM - Bob talking with supporters.
9:56 PM - Bob is speaking at his hospitality suite.
6:21 PM - Bob takes to the podium to address the press.
6:13 PM - Bob talks with the press with Lt.Governor Bolling and Gov. Mitt Romney
6:11 PM - Reporters are waiting in a room for a press avail with Bob and Gov. Romney.
The convention was exciting today and I was able to mix and mingle with numerous bloggers on bloggers row.
Bloggers present were:
Lynn of SWAC Girl
Jim and others of Bearing Drift
Crystal Weeks of Crystal Clear Conservative
and Justin Hart of Too Conservative
Check back tonight as we update you with photos of a few events with Bob.
3:23 PM - Bloggers row
2:37 PM - Congressman Bob Goodlatte addresses the crowd via video.
2:29 PM - Congressman Rob Wittman is speaking now.
2:24 PM - Kay Cole James has been elected temporary Chairman.
2:09 PM - RPV Chairman Pat Mullins just called the convention to order.
1:27 PM - The staff getting ready backstage.
12:54 PM - Delegates are slowly trickling into the hall.
12:45 PM - An hour and 15 minutes to go before the convention is scheduled to begin. The crowd is filling in the VIP Delegate room and some are beginning to settle in the Coliseum.
11:42 AM - Prepared signs to be used later.
11:40 AM - 20 minutes until doors open.
11:04 AM - Delegates registering.
10:43 AM - View of the podium.
Today is the day! Thousands of Virginians will descend on Richmond in support of Bob McDonnell and to cast their votes tomorrow for the down ballot races. Check back soon for pictures and video.
6:14 PM - The stage getting set up for speeches from party leaders
6:09 PM - Victory and McDonnell Staff
3: 19 PM - Setting up for the Convention tomorrow at the Richmond Coliseum. Check back for updates throughout the weekend
Earlier today Bob and Congressman Frank Wolf announced their plans to make Virginia a Gang-Free Zone.
Read the press release on Bob’s plan here.
Where do the gubernatorial candidates stand on the job killing card check bill?
Blogger for McDonnell Crystal Clear Conservative made her endorsement of Bob known this morning in a post.
The campaign was pleased over the weekend to have added VA Right to our supportive blogroll. If you are a Blogger for Bob, please e-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your URL and we’ll add you to our blog release list.
New photos from this weekend can be seen on our Flickr page here.
Look forward to seeing many of you at the convention in a few days!
