Virginia Senator Jim Webb has sent a letter to the Joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Chair Dianne Feinstein (otherwise known as “The Don” of Capitol Hill, with ultimate power) asking that his state’s close proximity to D.C. be considered when distributing Inaug tickets.

We’re kind of confused, too. We are Virginia and so we are special? Well, Virginia does house a ton of Federal workers and the like. And it is for lovers. Still.

“As of this morning, our office has received in excess of 26,000 requests for tickets, with tens of thousands of tickets requested,” wrote Webb press sec Jessica Smith in an e-mail release.

Full Letter below:

Dear Madame Chairman: (ed note: Dear Madame Chariman Corleone)

As you determine how tickets will be allotted to congressional offices for the Inaugural Swearing-In ceremony, I ask that you consider Virginia’s proximity to the nation’s capital and the large number of federal employees who reside within the Commonwealth.

My office has already received in excess of 26,000 ticket requests from Virginians, often requesting multiple tickets each, for the Swearing-In ceremony. It is our hope to accommodate as many residents of the Capital-area as possible, and I hope you take into consideration our unique situation.

I appreciate your time and consideration in ensuring a fair and viable system for Inaugural activities.

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