Earlier tonight was the Jerry Kilgore campaign kickoff for Southwest Virginia. A source of mine has filed the following report:

"The General's speech was a solid event, attended by staunch Republicans who're usually present at the AG's events. The big money for Southwest Virginia was well represented, and the food was good as well.

"Kilgore went over some basic themes of his campaign, talking about Southwest Virginia values, including individual responsibility, faith and hard work. He made several references to his support for the culture of life, and he also cited Ronald Reagan as being one of the first politicians who inspired him into politics, way back about 1980.

"He equated the former mayor of Richmond to John Kerry, and he suggested that the Governor of Virginia should be like the CEO of the Commonwealth, a line probably inspired by George W. Bush. The standard message of less regulation was delivered, with an interesting twist: Kilgore stated that government should try to provide the landscape for the small business operators to succeed. I like that line; it's a good theme that ought to be a winner, whether various fanatics like that or not.

"All in all, the AG seemed poised, confident, and at ease in his folksy manner. It was a good appearance in front of the home crowd, and I think he'll be off to a good start."

There you have it, folks. As either I or various friends of the publication get things like this, I'll post 'em here. Go Jerry!

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