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Those who were ready to inscribe 'RIP' on the tombstone of conservative and pro-family values following the 2008 elections got a jolting wakeup call at the polls.

In dramatic fashion, Virginia ushered in three pro-life, pro-family, conservative Republicans, who will serve in key state offices: Governor Bob McDonnell, Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.

Conservative Republican candidates picked up five House of Delegates seats, including a dramatic come-from-behind victory for Scott Garrett in Lynchburg, who unseated the Democratic incumbent, Shannon Valentine. Valentine was ahead by about 1,400 votes after 19 of the 20 precincts were counted. After the final precinct votes were counted at Heritage Elementary School, Garrett jumped ahead by 210 votes.

The stunning victory is attributed solely to the voting block of the students, faculty and staff at Liberty University. Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. encouraged the students at Liberty to register and vote locally, resulting in more than 3,000 new voters. The majority of the students vote in Precinct 20 at Heritage Elementary School. The students voted for pro-life and pro-family values and for limited government.

Conservative and pro-family values swept through New Jersey, typically a Democratic stronghold, where incumbent Gov. John Corzine was defeated by his Republican challenger, Chris Christie.

Then, in a huge victory for marriage and pro-family values, voters in Maine voted to repeal the same-sex marriage law that was enacted earlier this year.

The dramatic triumph of conservative and pro-family values at the polls should send a message to all elected officials – the people want leaders who stand for limited government, lower taxes, and family values.

The election results should cause members of Congress to reconsider their support for a radical new government healthcare takeover.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been pushing for a floor vote as early as Friday for the House version of the bill, H.R. 3962. 

Pelosi's bill is a 1,990-page monstrosity that will:
Mandate healthcare coverage;
Penalize those who choose no coverage;
Pay for abortion;
Change the tax laws to give benefits for same-sex partners;
Create more than 111 new boards, bureaucracies, commissions, and programs; and
Cost at least 1.3 trillion dollars!

A personal visit to your member of Congress is the most effective way to express your concerns. Tomorrow at noon there will be a "House Call" gathering on the west (House) side of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. to oppose the massive healthcare legislation. If you cannot attend this event, then make a personal visit to your Representative's local office.

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