One of our own makes the 2010 Rising Stars list!

Campaigns & Elections’ Politics magazine released it's list of 2010 Rising Stars yesterday. Among many consultants, campaign managers, grassroots organizers and fundraisers, we see Meredith Quillen ... Now, her name may not ring a bell or mean much to you - but when you look at who she is and what she has accomplished, you'll see why this is such a big deal.

Meredith is considered, by many, one of the big reasons Ken Cuccinelli was elected. She served as his campaign manager in his run for Attorney General in 2009 and has either consulted or run every single one of his races before that! We are all very proud of her and her dedication to getting conservatives back in office.

"Campaigns & Elections Rising Stars are people less than 35 years old who have already made a significant mark in political consulting, campaigning or advocacy. The 2010 class includes 15 Democrats, 15 Republicans and 11 nonpartisan or international leaders chosen from a pool of hundreds of nominees. The Rising Stars will be honored in the June issue of Politics."

Meredith is one of two Virginians featured on the list.

Cuccinelli tweeted this morning: "Truth is, she's not 'rising,' she's been a star awhile now!" Congratulations, Meredith, and thank you for your hard work!

I Tip My Hat to Meredith Quillen and Noah Wall

Yesterday I read a blogpost and saw that Creigh Deeds achieved his impressive victory with a "tiny 25-person staff." If this is true then Ken Cuccinelli's victory is even more impressive. His statewide campaign was run by two people: Meredith Quillen and Noah Wall. There were a number of hard working volunteers for the campaign, which enabled them to operate with a tiny staff. That said, Meredith and Noah worked tirelessly for Ken during the nomination contest. As a result of their hard work, Ken confounded the pundits and took 57% on the first ballot. Meredith and Noah, thank you for all your work. I pray God blesses your efforts over these next few months like he did over the past few, and continues to bless your endeavors for conservativism in this state.