Archive for October, 2009

Candidate Spotlight: Aaron Ringel (VA-48)

Posted on October 25th, 2009 by Chris

The Washington Post endorsing a Republican candidate in Northern Virginia?  Surprising, but true – The Washington Post has endorsed Aaron Ringel (VA-48) in his bid for the House of Delegates. According to The Post, Aaron brings real solutions to Northern Virginia’s transportation problems and Virginia’s budget crisis, while his incumbent opponent does neither.  Aaron has been tireless [...]

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Candidate Spotlight: Michael Gage (VA-74)

Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by Chris

Small businesses are the backbone of Virginia’s economy and will be the key to turning around the current economic situation. As a small businessman, Republican candidate Michael Gage (VA-74) understands the importance of low taxes and free-enterprise in allowing small businesses to succeed.  Michael will bring practical solutions to the House of Delegates to ensure [...]

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Candidate Spotlight: Rich Anderson (VA-51)

Posted on October 21st, 2009 by Chris

“Proven leadership, a lifetime of service” — that’s what Republican candidate Rich Anderson (VA-51) is bringing to Prince William County. Rich served in the United States Air Force for thirty years, both as a commander of combat crews and a senior military advisor.  Rich’s service armed him with the skills and traits to be a [...]

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Candidate Spotlight: Tim Nank (VA-43)

Posted on October 20th, 2009 by Chris

Republican candidate Tim Nank has turned the fundraising machine on full blast as the race for the 43rd district’s seat in the House of Delegates heats up.  In September, Tim outraised his incumbent opponent for the second consecutive reporting period.  Incumbents have it easy – they know who and how to ask for money.Challengers, on [...]

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Candidate Spotlight: Kerry Bolognese (VA-41)

Posted on October 19th, 2009 by Chris

How many Virginia House of Delegates candidates can say they have knocked on over 8,000 doors since April? Republican candidate Kerry Bolognese from the 41st district can – and he’s still going strong, stopping by an average of 500 households a week.  Since announcing his candidacy, Kerry has hit the pavement hard in Fairfax County, [...]

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Some Military Personnel Denied Fair Chance to Vote

Posted on October 19th, 2009 by Ford and Steve

Re-Posted From Human Events.Com America’s servicemen – sons and daughters — serving away from home in our Armed Forces must vote by absentee ballot, if they are to vote at all.  Johnny and Jane can’t come marching home to vote, because they are serving far away — in many nations and states where they don’t [...]

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Candidate Spotlight: Jim LeMunyon (VA-67)

Posted on October 18th, 2009 by Chris

Jim LeMunyon is a Republican candidate running – or more accurately, walking – for the House of Delegates in the 67th district. Jim has embraced the “true politicking” method, recently knocking on his 10,000 door.  Though local-level challengers often struggle to gain recognition, Jim’s commitment to grassroots outreach has made him a recognizable face in [...]

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Pushing Your Candidates Across the Final Line – Extra Credit

Posted on October 11th, 2009 by Ford and Steve

It’s crunch time for Republican activists in Virginia – victory is in sight, but we need to make sure we’re pushing hard for ALL candidates to make sure Virginia elects a Republican House of Delegates to support a Republican Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. For the most part, Virginia’s partisan already know how they [...]

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Pushing Your Candidates Across the Finish Line

Posted on October 11th, 2009 by Ford and Steve

There always seems to be an un-ending list of tasks for all of us involved in campaigning as Election Day draws near. As we race to help our candidates across the finish line, now is the time to reach out to those voters who don’t follow politics as closely as we do or who are [...]

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Wikipedia: Check Up on Yourself

Posted on October 11th, 2009 by Ford and Steve

It would be hard to imagine anyone in Virginia who has not heard of gubernatorial candidates Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds at this point.  Our many House of Delegate candidates may not be so famous. While you’d like to think that the voters who are just now tuning into the election are pouring over the [...]

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