Whatever the outcome of the Attorney General nomination, Ken Cuccinelli has done Virginia Republicans one big favor.
This will be the largest state convention since the Ollie North outpouring in 1994, 15 years ago. And of the thousands of first-time activists Cuccinelli has drawn into our party, most of them are not defeatist moderates looking to mend fences with the Obama socialist Democrats.
Ken's ranks have been swelled by pro-life activists, homeschoolers, and Marriage Amendment supporters. These are the excited, energetic folks who can counter the idol-worshipping Obamamaniacs. They will bring an energy to the fall campaign that will provide coattails to the top of the ticket.
It would behoove the GOP ticket this fall to make these new folks feel welcome. Let's not let this energy get away!