Virginia Republicans will reconsider whether to make voters pledge loyalty to the eventual GOP nominee before participating in the March 6 presidential primary a decision that has rankled many in the party.
The topic will be the subject of a Jan. 21 meeting of the Virginia GOPs Central Committee state party chairman Pat Mullins announced on Facebook. While the response has prompted a closer examination of the loyalty oath decision Mullins wrote that the broader issue is we need party registration in Virginia to prevent Democrats from meddling in Republican contests.
Party officials said theyve heard significant feedback from voters since late last month when the State Board of Elections approved their request to require voters to sign a pledge at the polls.
Del. Bob Marshall was among those who called on the party to rescind plans for a loyalty oath.
Marshall made more news Tuesday when he told the Washington Examiner he is seriously considering a run for U.S. Senate this year - the Prince William County Republican unsuccessfully sought the partys Senate nomination in 2008.
Virginia Republicans will reconsider whether to make voters pledge loyalty to the eventual GOP nominee before participating in the March 6 presidential primary a decision that has rankled many in the party.
The topic will be the subject of a Jan. 21 meeting of the Virginia GOPs Central Committee state party chairman Pat Mullins announced on Facebook. While the response has prompted a closer examination of the loyalty oath decision Mullins wrote that the broader issue is we need party registration in Virginia to prevent Democrats from meddling in Republican contests.
Party officials said theyve heard significant feedback from voters since late last month when the State Board of Elections approved their request to require voters to sign a pledge at the polls.
Del. Bob Marshall was among those who called on the party to rescind plans for a loyalty oath.
Marshall made more news Tuesday when he told the Washington Examiner he is seriously considering a run for U.S. Senate this year - the Prince William County Republican unsuccessfully sought the partys Senate nomination in 2008.
