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The new imperials
As a student, I studied how the first imperials affected Virginians and other Americans. From the appointed governors ... Read more
Author: Frank Ruff - Page 23 | The Charlotte Gazette
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‘It’s the economy, stupid!’
That was the byline of the 1992 Clinton-Gore presidential campaign against the first George Bush. In the 1980s, ... Read more
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Trade matters
Currently, much of the job growth in our region and much of Virginia is coming from companies based ... Read more
Guest columns
Media integrity, part two
Last week, I wrote about reporters who had either let their political bias or their reporting inexperience allow ... Read more
Guest columns
Wrapping up this year’s session
This session flew by faster than in the past. I was focused on major legislation and my role ... Read more
Columns
Response to the governor’s commonwealth speech
I was honored to be asked to give the televised response to Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s State of the ... Read more
Columns
Something for everyone
Leading up to Christmas, it appears that Gov. Terry McAuliffe had a present for everyone’s stocking. Two weeks ... Read more
Columns
The purpose of college
The old phrase “the inmates are in charge of the asylum” could never be more true than on ... Read more
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The election in review
Thank you to all those who did their civic duty and voted last week. I appreciate those who ... Read more
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The Bloomberg effect
While I am writing this before Election Day, it will appear after polls have closed. By that time, ... Read more