I commend all the Republican Senators for building a respectful, unanimous consensus of leadership to advance ideas to improve the lives of Virginians.

George Allen

A Mark Of Distinction
‘Vision,’ ‘Principles’ Guide Obenshain’s Rise In GOP Ranks
Daily News and Record
By Jeff Mellott

HARRISONBURG — Rockingham County Republican Committee Chairman Mike Meredith believes the quick rise of Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, within the GOP ranks is good news for conservatives.

“It’s a great thing,” Meredith said of Obenshain’s new position as a minority whip, “because he’s got a vision. He’s got principles, and he’s got integrity.”

Obenshain’s new role, in just his second term, came about Monday as part of a slew of changes among the Republican leadership. The anticipated shake-up came in the wake of the GOP losing control of the Senate in this month’s election.

Obenshain, in a letter to fellow Republicans on Nov. 13, called for the party to chart a new course, closing ranks in support of conservative issues as it did in the 1990s under Republican Gov. George Allen.

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