On Monday, October 8, 2007, Virginia's General Assembly leaders were joined by Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Lt. Governor Bill Bolling, Attorney General Bob McDonnell, and Republican Party Chairman John Hager in expressing support for Ralph and for other Republican candidates in the region. The leadership emphasized the importance of getting Ralph elected to the Senate. Ralph was pleased by their words and by their continued support for a victory in November.
Ralph with Speaker of the House Bill Howell, Senate Majority Leader Walter Stosch, Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Roanoke Co. BOS Candidate Rodney McNeil, and RPV Chairman John Hager