Are Valley Republicans into leather?

Local Republicans send lots of money to the Republican Party... both state and national. I wonder if any of those hard earned Valley dollars are going to some of the GOP's "family values" retreats? Seems Republicans recently paid "Voyeur West Hollywood, a lesbian-themed California nightclub that features topless dancers wearing horse-bits and other bondage gear" for meals (any other expenses?).

In addition, the Republican National Committee has recently spent more than $30K for private jets and limos, even more on luxury hotels, and the tab topped $43K for a midwinter meeting in Hawaii.

Gotta wonder if Shenandoah Valley Republicans know or care where their donations are going. Perhaps they are so blinded by the light they are oblivious to the misuse of their money. Kind of gives a new meaning to people in bondage - I wonder if they have whips and chains at tea parties?

Another GOP delegate flies the coop

Delegate Clarke Hogan (R-South Boston) represents the 6oth House District that includes Charlotte, Halifax, and parts of Nottoway, and Prince Edward counties. Sunday afternoon Delegate Hogan caught his party and constituents off-guard by announcing he would not seek reelection. He cited business responsibilities as the reason for stepping aside.

Hogan was first elected in 2001 and served on the House Appropriations Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Committee. He indicated no desire to "anoint" a successor and said the next delegate should get elected in his or her own right.

Another surprise for Republicans and another open seat giving the Democrats a chance for a steal. Their quest to win back a majority in the House of Delegates improves with each passing week.