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

Virginia Republicans still seeing 'red'

2008-09-03T00:00:00Z

Rep. Eric Cantor was mentioned for a time as a possible running mate for Mr. McCain. And Rep. Thelma Drake - who is battling for re-election in the state's ...

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Drake off convention docket

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

Rep. Thelma Drake was scheduled to give a brief address to the convention on Monday. But after organizers gutted the day's events of any political rhetoric ...

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Drake loses speech time at GOP convention

2008-09-02T00:00:00Z

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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Canvassers work at winning over voters, one door at a time

2008-09-01T00:00:00Z

They were among 40 or so Republican supporters, many in their teens or 20s, who met at US Rep. Thelma Drake's campaign office on South Independence ...

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Virginia delegation at GOP convention tones it down because of ...

2008-09-01T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Thelma Drake, R-2nd, of Virginia Beach, who is in a tight re-election race with Democrat Glenn Nye, was among the speakers who were not showcased as ...

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Palin Shrinks Diversity Gap

2008-09-01T00:00:00Z

At every recent Republican National Convention, the GOP has struggled to make the party appear more diverse than its elected officials and pledged to renew efforts to recruit minorities and women. There are high-profile speeches by a black Republican

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Hurricane Gustav forces change of plan for GOP

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

All the political speeches today, including planned remarks from President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and US Rep. Thelma Drake of Norfolk, ...

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Virginia delegates approve of delay

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Thelma Drake, R-2nd, also was to be among the day's speakers. McCain campaign manager Rick Davis said he hoped that all speakers on the roster ...

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Va. GOP energized ahead of national convention

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

So far, only one Virginia Republican is on the list of speakers. Rep. Thelma Drake, R-2nd, is on the roster tomorrow. The day's theme is service. ...

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Virginia weighs its dependence on defense spending

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

â€œIt would have been devastating to lose that,â€ says Rep. Thelma Drake (R-2nd District). Virginia Beachâ€™s dependence on Oceana reveals only a small slice of ...

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Schedule for the Republican National Convention

2008-08-30T00:00:00Z

The program for the Republican National Convention Monday through Thursday at the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minn. Sen. John McCain of Arizona is the party's presumed nominee. SPEAKERS INCLUDE: President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, first

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Virginians react to McCain's choice with enthusiasm, scorn

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

"American women everywhere will respond to her inspiring story and her willingness to shake up the status quo," said Rep. Thelma Drake, R-2nd, ...

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Local Republicans support Palin as VP, Democrats don't

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

The Republican National Convention starts Monday in Minnesota. Rep. Thelma Drake (R-2nd District) is scheduled to speak Monday. ...

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Local Delegate Ready for GOP National Convention

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

The lone shout-out to the commonwealth will be a speech Monday by Representative Thelma Drake. That's the same day the convention will hear from President ...

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Va. GOP delegates getting ready for convention in St. Paul

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

Another is the husband of US Rep. Thelma Drake. Before departing for the Twin Cities, they shared their expectations for the convention and weighed in on ...

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Republican State of the States 2008: Virginia

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

Along the Atlantic coast, Thelma Drake , who won with just 51 percent last time, is seeking a third term against Glenn Nye, who has had civilian government ...

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Drake to speak on first day of GOP convention

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

BY MIKE HOLTZCLAW | 757-928-6479 US Rep. Thelma Drake will speak on the opening day of the Republican National Convention next week In a press release, ...

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Drake to speak on GOP convention's 1st day

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

US Representative Thelma Drake says she will speak at the Republican National Convention next week on the gathering's first day. Drake said Wednesday that ...

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Obama's Downballot Excitement Factor

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

Virginia 2, Thelma Drake's district, is another one. Ohio 1, Steve Chabot's seat, and Steve Driehaus is our candidate, great candidate. ...

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Virginia enjoying time in political spotlight

2008-08-26T00:00:00Z

Meantime, the GOP announced Tuesday that Rep. Thelma Drake (R-2nd D) will speak on September 1, the first night of the Republican convention in Minnesota. ...

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