If you happened to be under any illusions whatsoever that Bob McDonnell would be a "moderate," "bipartisan," or a "consensus builder," check this out:
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson will headline a fundraiser in Fairfax County next Thursday to help raise money for the GOP nominee running to fill Sen. Ken Cuccinelli's seat.
OurVirginiaNow, a new state political action committee, is hosting the reception as a kickoff for its group, which aims to help local candidates get elected across the state.
About 40 people are expected. Hosts include Del. Tim Hugo, former state Sen. Jay O'Brien and Kay Cole James, a member of Gov.-Elect Bob McDonnell's transition team.
Wilson -- as if you don't remember?! -- was the congressman who yelled "You lie!" while President Obama addressed Congress on healthcare earlier this year...
Just in case you've forgotten, here's some video. As you watch, keep in mind that Bob McDonnell is effectively condoning Wilson's behavior by having a member of his transition team attend a fundraiser headlined by this jerk. Also keep in mind that Tim Hugo's 40th district voted 54% for Barack Obama last November. Apparently, at least 54% of Tim Hugo's constituents disagree with Joe Wilson that President Obama "lies." Nice job representing the people of your district, Delegate Hugo!
Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia, Richard Cranwell released the following statement after learning that Speaker Howell's political action committee, Dominion Leadership Trust, sent a fundraising email from Congressman Joe Wilson yesterday.
"It's a disgrace that Virginia House Republicans thought it was appropriate to recruit a recently admonished Congressman to help them raise money. House Republicans' endorsement of Joe Wilson's disrespectful behavior will not only be rejected by voters, but their divisive political tactics and lack of civility have no place in our Commonwealth.
"I hope the Speaker recognizes his error in judgment and returns the money raised by this email, and if I were a candidate on the Republican ticket, I'd ask for him to give it back as well."
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If you happened to be under any illusions whatsoever that Bob McDonnell would be a "moderate," "bipartisan," or a "consensus builder," check this out: 
