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What a day!  Labor Day 2008 was action packed and we had an opportunity to greet thousands of voters all across the Sixth District.  The day started at the Rockbridge Area Labor Day Breakfast at the VFW Post in Buena Vista where a large crowd gathered to eat breakfast and hear from Congressman Bob Goodlatte and many of our other Republican candidates.  From there we hit the streets of BV and spoke with thousands of voters.  This was Bob’s 17th year of walking in this annual campaign kick-off event and he saw several old friends and greeted many new supporters.  After walking the parade route and shaking thousands of hands Bob fired up the crowd when he spoke in Glen Maury Park.  From there, Bob headed over to Covington for their Labor Day Parade and the opportunity to once again greet thousands of voters.  Then, Bob headed to the Rockbridge Baths Labor Day Celebration and had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of voters there.

Thanks to all of the volunteers who came out on Sunday afternoon to help put up 1,000 yard signs and 50 large signs in Buena Vista.  Your efforts really showed today.  Also, we appreciate all of the folks who came out and walked with us in both the Buena Vista and Covington Parades and for those who met Bob in Rockbridge Baths and walked around with him.

 A campaign tradition… shaking hands and kissing babies.

Congressman Bob Goodlatte shook thousands of hands and had an opportunity to see many old friends and new supporters.

Bob and Maryellen Goodlatte walking the streets of Buena Vista. 

A photo of some of those who walked with us today.  Thanks for those who came out to volunteer for the Buena Vista Labor Day 2008 Parade.